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20 Dec 2020 | Press Release

HKU geologist Professor Guochun Zhao elected as Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences(TWAS) for the Advancement of Science in Developing Countries

Chair Professor Guochun ZHAO from the Research Division of Earth & Planetary Sciences of HKU Science was elected as a Fellow of TWAS in recognition of his outstanding contributions to earth sciences and science promotions in developing countries.

Chair Professor Guochun ZHAO from the Research Division of Earth & Planetary Sciences of HKU Science was elected as a Fellow of TWAS in recognition of his outstanding contributions to earth sciences and science promotions in developing countries.

HKU geologist Professor Guochun Zhao elected as Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences(TWAS) for the Advancement of Science in Developing Countries

港大地質學家趙國春教授入選發展中國家世界科學院院士

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