Tianxiao started his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University in Fall 2018. Prior to coming to Purdue, Tianxiao obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degree at RWTH Aachen University in Germany. Previously, Tianxiao was a research assistant at the Combustion Technology Institute, Internal Combustion Engines Institute and Automotive Engineering Institute at RWTH Aachen University. In Fall 2013, he worked as an intern at Daimler AG. His research interests are investigation of ignition process of combustion, combustion technology in internal combustion engines.