As a Short Term Consultant in the World Bank’s Development Research Group, my research focused on the “Local Knowledge or Misallocation: Efficiency Costs of Discretion in Regulatory Enforcement” under the guidance of Dr. Ruozi Song and Dr. Yunyu Shu. My responsibilities included preparing datasets and conducting initial analyses to assess water pollution in China. I also supported a comprehensive survey of localized environmental policies and contributed to econometric analyses of firm-level and spatial datasets.

In this project, I further honed my proficiency in statistical software, particularly R and STATA, while deepening my understanding of key economic research methodologies. This experience enhanced my ability to apply advanced statistical techniques in analyzing complex datasets and conducting rigorous econometric research, providing valuable insights into environmental policy impacts. In addition, I actively worked on expanding my knowledge of Machine Learning to enhance my research capabilities and apply more advanced analytical methods in my work.

As a Research Assistant for Professor Yixuan Liu and Professor Eric Zou, I expanded my research beyond environmental studies and entered the fields of merchant prepaid services and consumer behavior. This transition allowed me to apply my analytical skills to new areas of business research, enriching my understanding of consumer incentives and the economic implications of prepaid service models.

I hold an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). During my studies, I completed a broad range of economics courses, including Econometrics, Environmental Economics, Empirical Approaches to Development Economics, and International Economics. 

During this time, I assisted Professor Eric Zou and Professor Yuanning Liang with the research on “China’s Ecological Restoration: Evidence from the Last 20 Years.” In this project, I was responsible for assessing the long-term impacts of ecological restoration on both the environment and socio-economic development. I processed and analyzed large spatial datasets of China using advanced tools such as Google Earth Engine. My work included handling satellite imagery and geospatial data, conducting in-depth analysis, and interpreting the results to understand changes in land use, vegetation recovery, and their socio-economic implications. 

Additionally, I completed a five-month capstone project with the International Trade Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where I evaluated the competitive advantages and export potential of geothermal and hydrogen energy sectors and addressed key policy and regulatory challenges. 

At Columbia, I was actively involved in teaching for two consecutive semesters, serving as a Teaching Assistant for GIS courses under both Dr. Fabien Cottier and Dr. Frank Nitsche. In the Fall semester (09/2023–01/2024), I led hands-on lab sessions focusing on GIS fundamentals and the practical application of ArcGIS Pro, SQL, and Python. In the Spring semester (01/2024–05/2024), I delivered advanced GIS lectures with an emphasis on sustainable science research, using both QGIS and ArcGIS Pro to enhance students' analytical skills. This two-semester experience allowed me to gain valuable teaching experience and support students in mastering essential GIS tools for both academic and professional use.

In 2023, I earned Dean's List honors while completing my MSc in Environmental Information, Health and Public Management at the Institute of Space and Earth Information Science (ISEIS) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. During this period, I extensively studied remote sensing and GIS, becoming proficient in ArcGIS, ENVI, and Python. Additionally, I worked as a Research Assistant for Professor Peifeng Ma, providing support in data cleaning and literature reviews. 

Spending a gap year in 2021 and volunteering with the China Foundation for Rural Development exposed me to the environmental challenges faced by some rural areas in China. I realized that most environmental and public health issues are closely linked to policy and economic problems. Acknowledging my shortcomings and my aspiration in the field of policy, I also pursued a course in Public Policy Analysis at the London School of Economics and Political Science, earning a certificate with distinction.

In Beijing Forestry University, I spent an exhilarating four years earning my Bachelor's degree in Forestry (Liang Xi Honors Program). During my undergraduate studies, I extensively studied Environmental Science and excelled in courses such as Advanced Mathematics: Calculus, and Statistics, achieving near-perfect scores. 

Under the guidance of Professor Yonglin Wang, I spent over two years in his Molecular Biology Laboratory, mastering gene knockout techniques. My thesis focused on the Hog1 gene and its homologs in the plant pathogen Verticillium dahliae, a fungus known as the "cancer of plants" due to its detrimental impact on species like Cotinus coggygria.  I graduated in the top 3% of my class in the Forestry program.