1987 graduated from the anthropology department of temple university with a master's degree;
Later, he went to Harvard University to study for a doctorate, and studied under the internationally renowned archaeologist Mr. Zhang Guangzhi, who received his doctorate from 1994. 1982- 1983 works in Shaanxi Institute of Archaeology;
1996-20 10 teaches at La Cube University;
He is currently a professor in the East Asian Language and Culture Department of Stanford University.