Zhao Pengda
Zhao Pengda (Chinese: 赵鹏大; born in 1931) is a Chinese mathematical geologist. He was a professor at the China University of Geosciences (Wuhan). He was the first Asian to receive the William Christian Krumbein Medal in 1990[1] from International Association for Mathematical Geosciences. He is considered as the Father of Mathematical Geology in China. He is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Zhao Pengda | |
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 Zhao Pengda in 2012 | |
| Born | 1931 |
| Alma mater | Beijing University Moscow Geological Surveys College |
| Awards | William Christian Krumbein Medal (1990) Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematical Geology Mineral Exploration and Reconnaissance |
| Institutions | China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) |
Education
- 1958 Graduate, Moscow Geological Surveys College Russia, Moscow (Received Associate Doctorate)
- 1952 Graduate, Beijing University, Geology Department Beijing Municipality
Career
- Commissioner, State Academic Degrees Committee
- Professor, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
- President, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
- 1995 — Foreign Academician, Russian Academy of Natural Sciences
- 1995 Academician, (International University Science Institute)
- 1993 — Academician, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Awards and honors
- William Christian Krumbein Medal (1990)
- Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
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