Wu Lixin

Prof. Dr. WU Lixin, member of Chinese Academy of Sciences, heads China's only national marine laboratory, Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology (QNLM), and serves as vice president of the Ocean University of China (OUC). WU has held a number of prominent positions like member of Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress, China, and is one of the early pioneers in scientific committee of the NPOCE, first big international marine program initiated by China.

As an internationally-recognized physical oceanographer, WU’s research explores ocean circulation and climate change. He is committed to shape the success of Chinese marine community and China’s ability to find solutions to ocean and climate challenges through collaboration and innovation in marine science and technology. WU leads the efforts of Transparentizing Global Oceans, endorsed by the UN "Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development' (2021-2030), which has continuously expanded China’s excellence and impact on establishing comprehensive observation network to deepen our understanding to the ocean and better marine prediction. In 2018, WU was awarded the Second Prize of the National Natural Science Award of China.