On June 5th, 2023 in Palma, Spain, Liu Dongyan, a researcher from the State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, ECNU, was presented the Ruth Patrick Award by the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) in recognition of her outstanding scientific contributions to the study of the causes of green tides in the Yellow Sea. Thus Researcher Liu has become the first Chinese scientist who has been presented the Ruth Patrick Award since its establishment. This significant moment was witnessed by experts and scholars from 66 countries and regions worldwide.
Researcher Liu Dongyan from the State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, ECNU, has been presented the Ruth Patrick Award.
“In recognition of her outstanding achievements and tenacious scientific spirit in the field of marine science”
ASLO - Ruth Patrick Award Presentation
In recent years, the green tide algal blooms in the Yellow Sea have had significant impact on marine ecosystem health and coastal economies. It is expected that, under the influence of global climate change, these phenomena will become more frequent, widespread, and persistent.
Researcher Liu Dongyan has long been committed to studying the mechanisms and ecological effects of marine algal community evolution. She and her research team have collaborated extensively with domestic and international researchers. Through the integration of multidisciplinary approaches such as satellite and field observations, genetic, physiological, and isotopic analyses, as well as the application of ecological models, they have systematically investigated the causes, formation, growth, and spread of green tides in the Yellow Sea. Her research has provided significant research methods and academic insights for addressing the global challenge of large-scale floating macroalgal blooms.
Researcher Liu Dongyan received the award on site
Dr. Patricia Glibert, President of ASLO, stated that “Researcher Liu Dongyan has made an outstanding contribution in identifying the causes of significant environmental issues. Her research on green tide phenomena has drawn global attention and her research achievements have played a crucial scientific role in facilitating government authorities to develop measures for disaster reduction. ASLO feels very honored to present the 2023 Ruth Patrick Award to Researcher Liu Dongyan in recognition of her remarkable achievements and tenacious scientific spirit in the field of marine science.”
Ruth Patrick Award is presented annually to one scientist
The Ruth Patrick Award, established in 1998, is one of the highest academic honors bestowed by ASLO. Each year, it is globally nominated and awarded to exceptional scientists who have applied the foundational theories of oceanography and limnology to analyze and address critical environmental issues. Previous recipients of the award include several members of the United States National Academy of Sciences. Researcher Liu Dongyan, as the first Chinese scientist to receive this prestigious recognition, not only receives acknowledgment for her personal academic achievements but also represents a significant commendation of the level of scientific research in China.
Source：State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research (SKLEC)
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