1988 obtained a bachelor's degree in department of mechanical engineering from Xi 'an Jiaotong University; 1993 obtained a master's degree in energy department of Zhejiang University; 1997 received a doctorate in engineering thermophysics from Xi Jiaotong University; 1997—99 engaged in postdoctoral research in Shanghai Jiaotong University. In 2004, he was promoted to professor and obtained the qualification of doctoral supervisor.