On May 20th, the National Aquatic Science and TechnologyWeek in 2019kicked off in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. At the meeting, honor certificates were also awarded to the the outstanding contributors and organizations for the 40thAnniversary of the Reform and Opening-up of the Major Scientific and Technological Achievements of the Fishery, the leading talent of Fishery Science and Technology Innovation in 2018 and leading talents of Fishery Technology Service. Professor Ji Hong from College of Animal Science and Technology of NWAFU was elected as the leading talent ofFishery Science and Technology Service in 2018.

　　The selection of Leading Talent of FisheryScience and Technology Innovation and Science and Technology Service are co-organized and implemented by China Fisheries Society and China Fisheries Association. The candidates are to be recommended and received qualification review before being selected through online voting, peer review and expert review. In 2018,there were 20 Leading Talents of Innovation and 20 Leading Talents of Service selected among the applicants across the country. NWAFU Professor Ji Hong is the only selected candidate from the university in Western China.

　　As the deputy chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Branch of NWAFU and the vice chairman of the Overseas Chinese Federation, Professor Ji Hong has fulfilled his duties and utilized the advantages of disciplines to actively participate in the administration of state affairs and social services. After returning to China, he served as the chief expert of the Ankang Aquatic Products Demonstration Station of NWAFU. He has been working in the Qinba Mountain Area, a state-level contiguous area, leading the team to do researches and promote the development of technology in healthful aquaculture of high-quality fish and exploration in special fish feed. He has won 6 provincial and municipalawards in science and technology.He once plays a leading role in the establishment of a national fish farming platform and Shaanxi Provincial Aquatic Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance, offering training couses for more than 10,000 professional fishermen and technician in fishery.He has been making profound contribution to Ankang fishery industry and environmental protection, and the local regional social and economic development, which makes the ecological fishery thelocal leading industry. In 2018, the proposal he presided over  was awarded by the the second prize of Outstanding Achievements in Political Participation and Deliberation by the DPP of Shaanxi Provincial Committee and the second prize of the 7th Chinese Overseas Chinese Contribution Award.

Translated by : Zhao Rui

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