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From March 2023 to present, Professor at Hainan Normal University and Director of the Hainan Province Field Scientific Observation and Research Station for the Ecology of Three Sand Sea Turtles

2022.7-2023.08, Professor at Hainan Normal University, Director of the Key Laboratory of Tropical Island Ecology, Ministry of Education

From January 2011 to December 2022, member of the Party Committee and Vice President of Hainan Normal University

From December 1999 to July 2013, served as the head of the Department of Biology, dean of the School of Life Sciences, responsible professor of ecology in Hainan Province, and director of the Hainan Biodiversity Science and Technology Museum

From July 1997 to present, I have been teaching at the Department of Biology, Hainan Normal University

1992.9-1995.7, Department of Biology, Beijing Normal University, doctoral student, obtained a doctoral degree in ecology

1989.9-1992.7, Department of Biology, Xinjiang University, pursued a master's degree and obtained a master's degree in zoology

1986.9-1989.8, worked as a second level teacher at Miquan County No.1 Middle School in Xinjiang

1982.9-1986.7, Bachelor's degree in Biology from the Department of Biology, Xinjiang University

Profession and Job Description

 Mainly engaged in the teaching and scientific research of zoology, ecology and conservation biology, focusing on the ecology, classification and conservation of reptile turtles, as well as the research of ecological civilization governance system and governance capacity, such as the concept of wildlife protection, law and policy, law enforcement and management, and institutional mechanism. Has published more than 260 papers in Science, Nature and other journals, more than 20 books and textbooks, and has presided over and completed more than 40 domestic and international scientific research projects, such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China's major international cooperation projects, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Agriculture and international cooperation.

 Pioneered the research and protection of turtle ecology in China and formulated the Action Plan for the Conservation of Turtles in China, which promotes the overall progress of conservation research, talent training, law enforcement and management, and capacity building of turtles and soft-shelled turtles in China.

  Brought all turtle species in China under the protection of the Convention on International Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), effectively stopping illegal import and export trade. Participated in and promoted the revision of the new Chinese Wildlife Protection Law, which strengthened the protection of wildlife. Actively promoted the inclusion of the vast majority of Chinese turtles and soft-shelled turtles into the list of national key protected species, upgraded the protection level, and promoted protection according to the law. Revealed the ineffective management of protected areas and even the existence of supervision and theft, and promoted the improvement of the effectiveness of protection and management. Corrected the misconceptions of traditional Chinese culture about the nutritional value of turtles and tortoises, and promoted the protection of wildlife, including turtles and tortoises, by eliminating superstitions and stereotypes from culture and consumption habits. Retrieved the Chinese version of the Chinese Trade Turtle Retrieval Illustrated Guide was compiled with new ideas and methods of image, which has been downloaded for free from domestic websites for more than 1 million copies. The English version of Identification Manual for Turtle Conservation in China is used in 120 foreign countries, downloaded free of charge from 30 foreign CITES official websites, and translated into different languages such as Bengali. It has been widely used in international turtle law enforcement identification, conservation management, business training and scientific popularization. Conducted more than 400 free species identification for China Customs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the State Forestry Administration and various provinces and cities across the country, and carried out more than 170 training and lectures, which have played an important role in combating illegal trade and improving law enforcement capacity and conservation awareness. Created the Hainan Biodiversity Museum to fill the gap of nature museums in Hainan Province, which has been open to the public free of charge for 23 years and received more than 800,000 visitors from all walks of life. Created the Hainan Biodiversity Museum, filling the gap of nature museums in Hainan Province, which has been open to the public free of charge for 23 years and received more than 800,000 visitors from all walks of life.

 Created a research team specializing in turtle and soft-shelled turtle conservation, which guided the students to win the China Youth Science and Technology Innovation Award, the National University Students' "Xiaoping Science and Technology Innovation Team", the University Students' "Challenge Cup" Progressive Innovation Silver Prize, the National Best Volunteer Service Project Award, the Gold Prize of China Youth Volunteer Service Project Competition, and 11 other national awards, China Youth Volunteer Service Project Competition Gold Award and other 11 national awards and honors. In the past ten years, the team has been ranked first in the international turtle field in terms of the number, quality and influence of papers.

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

Formerly served as a member of the Endangered Species Scientific Committee of the People's Republic of China, a member of the Endangered Species Scientific Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, a member of the Endangered Species Scientific Committees of Beijing and Shandong provinces, an executive director of the Chinese Zoological Society and the National Amphibian and Reptile Society, the chairman of the Hainan Provincial Zoological Society, and an editorial board member of journals such as Asian Herpetological Research.