Liu Dongsheng
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Liu Dongsheng is a prominent Chinese geologist and archaeologist.
Liu was elected an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
(CAS) in 1980, and a member of the Third World Academy of Sciences
(TWAS) in 1991. In 2002, he was the recipient of Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
. In 2003, Liu received the prestigious State Preeminent Science and Technology Award
, the highest scientific prize awarded in China.
Liu was elected an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chinese Academy of Sciences
The Chinese Academy of Sciences , formerly known as Academia Sinica, is the national academy for the natural sciences of the People's Republic of China. It is an institution of the State Council of China. It is headquartered in Beijing, with institutes all over the People's Republic of China...
(CAS) in 1980, and a member of the Third World Academy of Sciences
Third World Academy of Sciences
TWAS, until 2004 named Third World Academy of Sciences and now TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world, is a merit-based science academy uniting 1,000 scientists in some 70 countries. Its principal aim is to promote scientific capacity and excellence for sustainable development in...
(TWAS) in 1991. In 2002, he was the recipient of Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement
The Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement is an award for environmental science, environmental health and energy. Tyler Laureates receive a $200,000 annual prize and a gold medallion...
. In 2003, Liu received the prestigious State Preeminent Science and Technology Award
State Preeminent Science and Technology Award
Started in 2000, The State Preeminent Science and Technology Award of China is the highest prize annually awarded by the state president to scientists in China...
, the highest scientific prize awarded in China.