1985 graduated from the History Department of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou with a bachelor's degree in history; 1988 graduated from the history department of Anhui Normal University with a master's degree in ancient history of China; In 2005, he graduated from the Historical Geography Research Center of Fudan University with a doctorate in history. 1995 was promoted to associate professor and professor in 2000. 1997 as a master tutor, and as a doctoral tutor in 2004. In 2008, he was selected as the candidate of "Excellent Talents Program of the Ministry of Education in the New Century" and the first batch of academic and technical leaders in Anhui Province. In 2009, he was selected as a national candidate for 10 million talents in the new century. He is a top-notch talent in Anhui universities and a "model teacher in Anhui Province", enjoying special allowances from the provincial government and the State Council. He used to be the dean of the School of History and Society of Anhui Normal University and the curator of the Museum of Anhui Normal University. At present, he is a second-class professor in Anhui Province, distinguished professor of Anhui University, director of the history department, doctoral supervisor, member of the 9th, 10th and 11th Anhui CPPCC, member of the 10th and 11th CPPCC Standing Committee, deputy director of the Literature and History Committee, vice president of the Anhui Historical Society and vice president of the Anhui Xue Hui Society.