(1) Studies of molecular photochemistry in interstellar space based on vacuum ultraviolet free electron laser.
(2) Studies of ultrafast dynamics of advance materials under high pressures.
(3) Femtosecond two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy
2014 The Member of CAS Youth Innovation Promotion Association
2013 Lu-Jiaxi young talent award
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