Xie Xuejing
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Xie Xuejing or Xie Xuejin, Xie Xue-jing (Traditional Chinese: 謝學錦; Simplified Chinese: 谢学锦; 1923-), is a Chinese
geochemist who won the AAG Gold Medal in 2007. Xie is considered as the Father of Geochemical Mapping in China.
and was born 21 May 1923 in Beijing
. From 1941 to 1945, Xie studied physics
and chemistry
at the College of Sciences of Zhejiang University
. Xie also studied chemistry at Chongqing University
.
After graduation, Xie mainly worked for the Institute of Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
. He was elected to be an academician of CAS in 1980. Xie also taught as a professor at Changchun Geological College (later merged into Jilin University
), Liaoning Province, China.
).
This RGNR project lasted for at least 24 years and scanned more than six million km2 of China's mainland surface. The useful information offered from this mega program also contributed to about 80% new mineral
discoveries within recent two decade
s in China.
In 1990s, Xie also contributed to the international standardization for methodology of world geochemical mapping.
Xie also further developed some new approaches of searching for buried giant ore deposits. Xie also proposed several deep-penetrating geochemical techniques and methods.
from the Association of Applied Geochemists in June, 2007 at the 23rd International Geochemical Exploration Symposium banquet in Oviedo
, Spain
, for "his outstanding scientific achievements in exploration geochemistry".
China
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geochemist who won the AAG Gold Medal in 2007. Xie is considered as the Father of Geochemical Mapping in China.
Biography
Xie is a native from ShanghaiShanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
and was born 21 May 1923 in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
. From 1941 to 1945, Xie studied physics
Physics
Physics is a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through spacetime, along with related concepts such as energy and force. More broadly, it is the general analysis of nature, conducted in order to understand how the universe behaves.Physics is one of the oldest academic...
and chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
at the College of Sciences of Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University
Zhejiang University , sometimes referred to as Zheda, is a national university in China. Founded in 1897, Zhejiang University is one of China's oldest institutions of higher education...
. Xie also studied chemistry at Chongqing University
Chongqing University
Chongqing University is a comprehensive national university in the Shapingba District of Chongqing municipality, China. It is a member of the Project 211 and Project 985 which aims to transform Chinese universities into better research institutions.-History:...
.
After graduation, Xie mainly worked for the Institute of Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
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...
. He was elected to be an academician of CAS in 1980. Xie also taught as a professor at Changchun Geological College (later merged into Jilin University
Jilin University
Jilin University is a leading national university under the direct jurisdiction of China's Ministry of Education.-History:Founded in 1946 as the Northeast College of Administration in Harbin, Heilongjiang, Jilin University merged with many Universities and colleges and changed its name many times...
), Liaoning Province, China.
Research activities
During 1970s and 1980s, Xie proposed and led the National geochemical mapping project and the China-Regional Geochemistry-National Reconnaissance (RGNR) Project. He also technically sponsored these programs, and initially emphasized and demonstrated by mapping the gold mines in China's territory (see also Gold mining in ChinaGold mining in China
Gold mining in the People's Republic of China has recently made that country the world's largest gold producer. For the year 2007, gold output rose 12% from 2006 to 276 tonnes to become the world's largest for the first time -- overtaking South Africa, which produced 272 tonnes. South Africa had...
).
This RGNR project lasted for at least 24 years and scanned more than six million km2 of China's mainland surface. The useful information offered from this mega program also contributed to about 80% new mineral
Mineral
A mineral is a naturally occurring solid chemical substance formed through biogeochemical processes, having characteristic chemical composition, highly ordered atomic structure, and specific physical properties. By comparison, a rock is an aggregate of minerals and/or mineraloids and does not...
discoveries within recent two decade
Decade
A decade is a period of 10 years. The word is derived from the Ancient Greek dekas which means ten. This etymology is sometime confused with the Latin decas and dies , which is not correct....
s in China.
In 1990s, Xie also contributed to the international standardization for methodology of world geochemical mapping.
Xie also further developed some new approaches of searching for buried giant ore deposits. Xie also proposed several deep-penetrating geochemical techniques and methods.
Academic assignments
Xie has served many academic positions including :- Leader, the Geochemical Exploration Research Division of the Institute of Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration, CAS.
- Deputy Director, the Institute of Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration, CAS.
- Honorary Director, the Institute of Geophysical and Geochemical Exploration, CAS.
- Member of the Executive CommitteeExecutive CommitteeExecutive Committee may refer to:* The Executive Committee of the Privy Council of Northern Ireland, a government body in the United Kingdom 1921–1972* The Northern Ireland Executive, a government body in the United Kingdom...
of the IGCPInternational Geoscience ProgrammeThe International Geoscience Programme is a cooperative enterprise of UNESCO and the International Union of Geological Sciences ....
Board, UNESCOUNESCOThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
. - Associate Editor and the member of the Editorial BoardEditorial boardThe editorial board is a group of people, usually at a publication, who dictate the tone and direction the publication's editorial policy will take.- Board makeup :...
of the Journal of Geochemical Exploration - Member of the Editorial Board of the Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis
- Member of the Central Executive CommitteeExecutive CommitteeExecutive Committee may refer to:* The Executive Committee of the Privy Council of Northern Ireland, a government body in the United Kingdom 1921–1972* The Northern Ireland Executive, a government body in the United Kingdom...
and the Chairman of the Analytical Technology Committee of the Global Geochemical Mapping Working Group, IUGSInternational Union of Geological SciencesThe International Union of Geological Sciences is an international non-governmental organization devoted to international cooperation in the field of geology.-About:...
.
Honors and awards
Xie received many honors and awards both from China and international organizations, especially the prestigious AAG Gold MedalAAG Gold Medal
The AAG Gold Medal is the highest award given by the international Association of Applied Geochemists .It recognizes recipients' life-time achievements, or significant contributions to geochemistry and its applications.-Recipients:* Xie Xuejing...
from the Association of Applied Geochemists in June, 2007 at the 23rd International Geochemical Exploration Symposium banquet in Oviedo
Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain. It is also the name of the municipality that contains the city....
, Spain
Spain
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, for "his outstanding scientific achievements in exploration geochemistry".
Monography
- Geochemistry: Proceedings of the 30th International Geological Congress, by Xie Xuejing (Editor); Page: 288; Publisher: Brill Academic PublishersBrill PublishersBrill is an international academic publisher founded in 1683 in Leiden, the Netherlands. With offices in Leiden and Boston, Brill today publishes more than 134 journals and around 600 new books and reference works each year...
(Oct 1, 1997); Language: English; ISBN 9067642673, ISBN 978-9067642675.
External links
- The Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation: Biography of XIE Xuejin
- Brief biography of Xie Xuejin
- Association of Applied Geochemists: Professor Xie Xuejing, the AAG Gold Medal awardee(Including photos)
- News from China - International Seminar on Regional Exploration Geochemistry
- AAG Gold Medal 2007 (Including photo)