1978年起先后就读于中国科学技术大学近代化学系、应用化学系，日本理化学研究所。1982年获理学学士、1985年获理学硕士、1990年获理学博士学位。1990-1992，中国科学技术大学应用化学系讲师；1992-1995，中国科学技术大学应用化学系、材料科学与工程系副教授；1995-现在，中国科学技术大学材料科学与工程系、高分子科学与工程系教授，博士生导师。

聚合物驻极体 铁电复合材料的结构与物性 高聚物高能辐射效应 水性高分子材料

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