Education
"Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1981. Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Literature, Magna Cum Laude, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, 1976. Minor in Physics."
Work Experience
"2016 – current: Chief Scientist, Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society；2011 – 2016: Science Advisor for Risk Reduction, U.S. Geological Survey；2014: Special assignment as Mayor’s Science Advisor for Seismic Safety, City of Los Angeles. 2006 – 2011: Chief Scientist, Multi Hazards Demonstration Project in Southern California, US Geological Survey, Office of the Pacific Southwest Region.1998–2006: Scientist-in-charge for Southern California, US Geological Survey, Earthquake Hazards Team, Pasadena Office；1983–1998: Geophysicist, US Geological Survey, Earthquake Hazards Team, Pasadena Office"
