Xu Jianmin
Xu Jianmin is a prominent Chinese meteorologist and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. He has significantly advanced the field of meteorology in China, particularly through his pioneering work in satellite meteorology. As the director of the National Satellite Meteorological Center, he led the development and application of China's meteorological satellites, transforming how weather data is collected and analyzed. His contributions were crucial in the successful use of satellite imagery to monitor natural disasters, such as the 1987 Daxing'anling forest fire, and in improving weather forecasting accuracy. In recognition of his exceptional achievements, he was awarded the prestigious International Meteorological Organization Prize, often regarded as the 'Nobel Prize of Meteorology,' making him the sole recipient for the year 2025.
Born on Jul 19, 1943 (82 years old)
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Xu Jianmin is an academician who has dedicated 60 years to studying clouds and has significantly contributed to the development of meteorological satellites.
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Xu Jianmin was awarded the 70th International Meteorological Organization Prize for his contributions to meteorology.
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