Xuehe Zheng, an assistant professor in the chemistry department and the Center for Macromolecular Modeling and Materials Design, died April 16 after a battle with cancer.

Services include visitation on Friday, April 23, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Forest Lawn Covina Hills. The funeral service will be Saturday, April 24, at 9 a.m. at the Church of Our Heritage, Forest Lawn Covina Hills. The address is 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina.

“Dr. Zheng was a devoted teacher, mentor and scholar who made significant contributions since joining the chemistry department four years ago,” says Laurie Starkey, a chemistry professor and colleague. “He will be missed by all faculty, students and staff of the College of Science.”

He is survived by a brother and sister, who live in China.