Personal Profile

      2023.5-present, Dean of the College of Life Sciences, Hainan Normal University 

      2009.12-2023.4 Vice President of School of Life Science, Hainan Normal University

      2022.1-2022.12, Executive Vice President of Hainan National Park Research Institute

      2017.9-2018.6, Fudan University, visiting scholar

      2007.9-2010.6, Doctor degree in Zoology, Sichuan University

      2004.9-2007.6, Master degree in Ecology, Hainan Normal University

      2004.1-2009.12, Deputy Director of the Department of Biological Sciences

      2002.5-2002.9, Visiting study, New Jersey Wetland Institute, USA

      1998.7-present, teaching at Hainan Normal University

      1994.9-1998.6, Bachelor degree in Biology, Hainan Normal University

Profession and Job Description

 Mainly engaged in teaching and research in zoology, ecology, and conservation biology, focusing on ecological and conservation research of reptiles, turtles, and turtles. Long term ecological basic research on wild freshwater turtles has been carried out in Hainan, and first-hand field data has filled the ecological data gap of five freshwater turtles, including the four eyed spotted water turtle and the yellow fronted closed shell turtle. I have led more than 30 scientific research projects such as the National Natural Science Foundation and the Hainan Provincial Key Research and Development Project, as well as 3 major educational reform projects such as the Hainan Provincial Department of Education. I have published more than 100 academic papers and authored 9 books, including the "Catalogue of Priority Protected Species in Tropical Rainforest National Parks" and the "Catalogue of Key Protected Wildlife in Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Parks". The relevant research work has been widely reported by CCTV's CCTV News, Focus Interview, the Voice of China and other columns, as well as domestic and foreign media. Won the second prize of Hainan Province Teaching Achievement Award in 2017 (first author) and the first prize of Hainan Province Teaching Achievement Award in 2009 (fifth author). First prize of Hainan Science and Technology Award in 2010 (second author). Guide students to win the 9th China Youth Science and Technology Innovation Award respectively; The title of "Xiaoping Technology Innovation Team" for college students; The 13th "Challenge Cup" National College Students' Extracurricular Academic Works Progressive Innovation Silver Award.

Honors and awards

In 2019, the 14th Behrer Lifetime Achievement Award for Turtle Conservation (USA)

In 2003, the SOPTOM International Award for Turtle Research and Conservation (France) was awarded

In 2023, the National Demonstration Model Worker and Employee Innovation Studio of the Education, Culture, Science, Health and Sports System, and the China Education, Culture, Culture, Health and Sports Union

National Committee

In 2022, Hainan Workers' Pioneer, Hainan Provincial Federation of Trade Unions

In 2022, Hainan Province Excellent Graduate Mentor Team, Hainan Provincial Department of Education

2019, Turtle Warrior Award, WildAid for Wildlife Rescue

In 2019, Hainan Province Model Worker and Craftsman Talent Innovation Studio, Hainan Provincial Federation of Trade Unions

In 2018, National Outstanding Contribution Award for Aquatic Wildlife Conservation, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Branch of China Wildlife Conservation Association

In 2013, National Excellent Science and Technology Worker, China Association for Science and Technology

In 2012, National Excellent Science Popularization Work Award, Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China

In 2012, the first prize for teaching achievements in Hainan Province was awarded by the Hainan Provincial Department of Education

In 2009, the first prize for teaching achievements in Hainan Province was awarded by the Hainan Provincial Department of Education

In 2010, awarded the first prize for scientific and technological progress in Hainan Province by the People's Government of Hainan Province

In 2004, awarded the National May Day Labor Medal and the All China Federation of Trade Unions

In 2005, Special Allowance Expert of the State Council, State Council of the People's Republic of China

In 2001, exemplary individual of National Teacher Ethics, National Committee of China Education Trade Union

In 2000, an outstanding expert with outstanding contributions in Hainan Province, the People's Government of Hainan Province

In 2000, model worker of Hainan Province, the People's Government of Hainan Province

In 1999, Outstanding Communist Party Member of Hainan Province and People's Government of Hainan Province

Affiliations

 Member of the National Standardization Technical Committee for Wildlife Conservation, Management and Utilization, Executive Director of the Chinese Zoological Society, Executive Director of the Amphibian and Reptile Branch of the Chinese Zoological Society, Chairman of the Hainan Zoological Society, and Vice Chairman of the Hainan Ecological Society.