1983 graduated from Jiangxi Institute of Metallurgy with a major in steelmaking (now Jiangxi University of Science and Technology);

1983- 1990 engaged in production and technical management in Jiangxi Xinyu iron and steel company;

1990 to 1996 obtained master's and doctor's degrees in iron and steel metallurgy from University of Science and Technology Beijing;

1996 stayed on as a teacher.