Ye Duzheng

Ye Duzheng
叶笃正
Ye Duzheng
Born(1916-02-21)21 February 1916
Tianjin, Republic of China
Died16 October 2013(2013-10-16) (aged 97)
Beijing, People's Republic of China
Alma materNational Southwestern Associated University
Zhejiang University
University of Chicago
SpouseFeng Huideng
AwardsHighest Science and Technology Award (2005)
Scientific career
FieldsMeteorology
InstitutionsInstitute of Atmospheric Physics
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinYè Dúzhèng
Wade–GilesYeh Tu-cheng

Ye Duzheng (Chinese: 叶笃正; 21 February 1916 – 16 October 2013) was a Chinese meteorologist and academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.[1]

Born in Anqing, Anhui province in 1916, Ye is considered the founder of Chinese atmospheric physics, and was awarded the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award in 2005 by Chinese President Hu Jintao, which is the nation's highest scientific prize.[2]

  1. ^ 深切缅怀叶笃正院士. Chinese Academy of Sciences (in Chinese). 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  2. ^ "Chinese scientist awarded top meteorological prize". People's Daily Online. February 25, 2004.