Education
- Ph.D. Indiana University - Bloomington (Major: Human Performance - Motor Behavior; Minor: Computer Science)
- M.Ed. Beijing Sport University (Exercise Biochemistry)
- B.S. Beijing Sport University (Exercise Physiology)
Honors and Awards
- Faculty Inductee, The Alpha Eta Society, 2025
- OEC (Outdoor Emergency Care) Senior Award, National Ski Patrol, 2024
- Outstanding Service Award, International Chinese Society for Physical Activities and Health (ICSPAH), 2024
- Faculty Inductee, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 2022
- Mobley International Distinguished Alumni Award, School of Public Health, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 2017
- R. Tait McKenzie Award, Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America), Boston, 2017
- Certificate of Appreciation, Invited Keynote Speaker of the 15th SCSEPF Annual Conference, the Society of Chinese Scholars on Exercise Physiology and Fitness (SCSEPF), Hong Kong, SAR, China, 2016
- Recognition and Appreciation of Leadership, ICSPAH, Minneapolis, MN, 2016
- Outstanding Research Award, Shanxi Orient Fitness & Health Industry Co. LTD, Changzhi, Shangxi Province, China, 2012
- Outstanding Service Award, International Chinese Society for Physical Activities and Health (ICSPAH), 2010
- Faculty Excellence Award, Ithaca College, 2009
- Honorary recognition for collaboration with Student Affairs and Campus Life, Ithaca College, 2008
- Dean’s Award in Service, School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, Ithaca College, 2008
Research Interests
- Physical Activity, Motor Skill, Physical Fitness and Health
- Winter Sport and Safety
- Measurement and Evaluation
- Aging and Balance
- Fitness Prescription, Exercise Training and Elite Performance
- Technology Application
- Culture, Global Experiential Learning and Global Citizenship