Connecting atomic behavior to planetary properties — powered by AI

My research currently focuses on developing and applying high-accuracy, large-scale, machine-learning-based molecular dynamics simulations, which are grounded in fundamental quantum mechanical principles, to study chemical reactions and isotope effects during the accretion and early evolution of Earth and other planets, including exoplanets. By revealing how elements and isotopes behave during key processes (such as core formation, atmosphere–mantle–core interaction, magma ocean solidification, and inner core growth...) and combining these results with planetary numerical modeling, my work provides new insights and constraints on the formation, evolution, and habitability of Earth, solar system planets, and exoplanets.

Actively recruiting undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs to join our group at Nanjing University

2017.8 - 2021.6   Ph.D. Louisiana State University

2014.9 - 2017.6   M.S. Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Science

2009.9 - 2013.6   B.S. Southwestern University of Finance and Economics

2025.12 - now     Associate professor Nanjing University

2023.1 - 2025.10 Postdoctoral research associate Princeton University

2021.7 - 2022.12 Research fellow University College London