I am an isotope cosmochemist and secondary ion mass spectrometrist studying astrophysical processes related to Solar System formation. My research focuses on the isotopic compositions of high- and low-temperature components in chondritic meteorites and returned extraterrestrial samples. Beyond cosmochemistry, I specialize in developing innovative SIMS analytical protocols to address challenges in geochronology, geochemistry, and biogeochemistry.
Education
Ph.D. 2008, Department of Earth and Space Sciences, UCLA
B.Sc. 2001, Department of Geosciences, National Taiwan University
Professional Experiences
February 2026 - present: Scientist, Department of Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences, UCLA
August 2022 - January 2026: Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometrist and Cosmochemist, Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
July 2014 - August 2022: Ion Microprobe Specialist and Manager of NSF National Ion Microprobe Facility, Department of Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences, UCLA
Feb 2014 - March 2014: Visiting Professor, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, France
May 2013 - July 2014: Director of NanoSIMS Laboratory at Academia Sinica, Taiwan
Jan 2012 - July 2014: Assistant Research Fellow (Assistant Professor equivalent), Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica, Taiwan
Sept 2011 - Dec 2011: Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica, Taiwan
Sept 2010 - Aug 2011: Joint Postdoctoral Researcher, Centre de Recherches Petrographiques et Geochimiques, CNRS and Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica, Taiwan (Advisor: Marc Chaussidon)
Aug 2008 - Aug 2010: Joint Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Terrestrial Magnetism, Carnegie Institution of Washington and Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica, Taiwan (Advisor: Larry Nittler)