Educational :

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (Presidential Honor, 1983) Department of Chemical
  Engineering, National Taiwan University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China.
• Master of Science (1989) Department of Chemistry and Geology, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN,
  major in Biochemistry, specialized in Enzymology, Thesis title: “A New Assay for 1-aminocyclopropane-1-
  carboxylate Synthase”. Thesis Advisor: Dr. Jim Rife.
• Ph.D. (1993) Department of Chemistry, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, major in (Biophysical)
  chemistry, Dissertation title: The theory and application of inverse light scattering problems by using
  Mueller Matrix measurements, Dissertation advisor: Dr. Fritz Allen

Research

I have engaged in scholarly work in the development of virtual laboratory for analytical chemistry, senior-level experiments for protein conformational changes using spectroscopic and chromatographic methods, course redesign using active learning approaches, development of chemistry concept inventories, problem-based laboratory learning, Calibrated Peer Review (CPR) in laboratory learning, POGIL in laboratory learning, and professional development and TA training using LESSON STUDY.
My current research areas are focusing on the preparation of freshman and high school students for college chemistry using adaptive on-line systems, course-based research experience, laboratory learning on experimental design in chemistry curriculum, the development of chemistry laboratory concept inventories, the development of LESSON STUDY practice using online platforms and as a training tool in graduate curriculum, the establishment of conceptual framework for designing effective active learning environment.

Courses Taught