• Ph.D. in Management Information Systems, 2005
  University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
  • Major: Management Information Systems, Eller College of Business and Public Administration
  • Minor: Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Dissertation Title: Learning with Virtual Mentors: Theoretical Framework, Prototype and Evaluation
  • Dissertation Advisor: Dr. Jay F. Nunamaker, Jr.
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Multimedia Technology, 2000
  Beijing Broadcasting Institute, Beijing, China
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering (Honors), 1998
  Beijing Broadcasting Institute, Beijing, China

Teaching Interests:

• Business Data Communication
• Database Management Systems
• System Analysis and Design
• Web Applications Development
• Data Structure & Algorithms
• Knowledge Management
• Human Computer Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence

Honors and Activities:

• AMCIS Doctoral Consortium, 2004
• Graduate In-state Tuition Scholarship, the University of Arizona (2004 – 2005)
• Nominated for The University of Arizona Foundation Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award (2004)
• Graduate and Professional Student Travel Grant, University of Arizona (2004)
• Graduate Assistantship, University of Arizona (2000 - Present)
• Graduate Tuition Waiver, University of Arizona (2000 - Present)
• Graduate Fellowship, Beijing Broadcasting Institute (1998-2000)
• Triple Station Scholarship (the highest honor in Beijing Broadcasting Institute sponsored by Chinese Central Television Station (CCTV), China Radio International (CRI) and the Chinese Central Radio Station (CCRS)) (1994-1998)
• Institute Scholarship, Beijing Broadcasting Institute (1994-1998)
• Excellent Student Leader, Beijing Broadcasting Institute (1995-1996)