Chinese scientist Zhu Yongguan has been elected as Vice President of the International Science Council (ISC), marking a significant milestone in China’s contribution to global scientific collaboration.
The ISC, as revealed on its official website on Friday, appointed Zhu to oversee the coordination of relationships among its members. In his new role, he will strategize membership development and provide long-term strategic guidance for the ISC’s growth, according to the China Association for Science and Technology, which recommended him for the position.
Zhu is a renowned professor of environmental science and an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The ISC described him as “a leader in taking multi-scale and transdisciplinary approaches to environmental problems.” His work has significantly advanced the understanding of environmental issues, earning him international recognition.
Born in 1967 in Tongxiang City, east China’s Jiangxi Province, Zhu has dedicated his life to the study of environmental science. He graduated from Zhejiang Agricultural University in 1989 and obtained his PhD in environmental biology from Imperial College London in 1998. His career has been marked by a commitment to addressing complex environmental challenges through innovative research and collaboration.
The ISC also announced the election of its next president, another vice president, and five governing board members, who will all take office after the ISC General Assembly in late January 2025. Zhu’s election is anticipated to strengthen ties between the ISC and scientific communities worldwide, fostering shared solutions to global environmental concerns.
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