Peking University, November 22, 2022: On the evening of November 18, the Chinese Physical Society commemorated the 90th anniversary of its founding. Held at the Southern University of Sciences and Technology, the ceremony was graced by experts and scholars from the Chinese Physical Society and its sister organizations, universities, and research institutes.
The ceremony announced the first batch of awardees for the Chinese Physical Society Lifetime Contribution Award. Of the 10 senior physicists awarded, there were 8 PKU professors and alumni, as listed below:
1) Zhou Guangzhao, PKU School of Physics Class of 1954, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
2) Zhao Kaihua, professor at PKU School of Physics and former dean of Department of Physics
3) Chen Jia’er, professor at PKU School of Physics, former president of PKU, and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
4) Wang Naiyan, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
5) Gan Zizhao, professor at PKU School of Physics, former dean of Department of Physics, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
6) Yang Guozhen, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
7) Du Xiangwan, founding dean of PKU Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
8) Zhao Guangda, professor at PKU School of Physics, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
The first batch of recipients of the Chinese Physical Society Lifetime Contribution Award
Founded on August 23, 1932, the Chinese Physical Society has made historic contributions in leading and promoting the development of physics in China, as well as playing an important role in promoting innovation and rewarding young students. In recent years, the Chinese Physical Society has established extensive collaboration and exchanges with many national/regional physical societies, such as those from the U.S., Europe, Britain, and South Korea.
Written by: Lee Xin Ying Rachel
Edited by: Ma Yaoli
Source: PKU School of Physics
