Wang Zeshan

Wang Zeshan (Chinese: 王泽山; born 10 October 1935) is a Chinese scientist, who specializes in development of new explosives. He is a full professor at Nanjing University of Science and Technology.[1] Often called the “King of Explosives”[1][2] and “Chinese Alfred Nobel”,[3] his research had significant impact on both civilian and military application of explosives,[4] and he is credited with helping to increase the launch range of Chinese's artillery by more than 20 percent.[3][4] He is the recipient of 2017 Highest Science and Technology Award,[1][3][5][6] which is China's highest scientific award.[7][8] He is a member of Chinese Academy of Engineering since 1999.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.
Wang Zeshan
王泽山
Born (1935-10-10) October 10, 1935
Jilin City, Manchukuo
NationalityChinese
CitizenshipPeople's Republic of China
Alma materHarbin Military Institute of Technology
Awards2017 Highest Science and Technology Award
Scientific career
FieldsMaterial Science
Explosives
InstitutionsNanjing University of Science and Technology

One of the main topics of his research was reuse of waste energetic materials.[7][5] He is also described as the founder the theory of propellant charges. Wang has published more than 15 books and more than 100 scientific articles during his lifetime.[4] He is said to spend 12 hours a day in his laboratory, despite his age.[3]

References
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  3. "Profile: Wang Zeshan -- Master of gunpowder - Xinhua | English.news.cn". www.xinhuanet.com. Archived from the original on 2018-01-08. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  4. "'King of Explosives' receives top honor". China News Service. Archived from the original on 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  5. "Wang Zeshan". Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation. Archived from the original on 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  6. "一位"三冠王"老院士的科研情怀-新华网". news.xinhuanet.com. Archived from the original on 2017-12-13. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  7. "Wang and Hou win China's top science and technology award". GBTIMES. Archived from the original on 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  8. "Two Scientists Win China's Top Science Award - All China Women's Federation". www.womenofchina.cn. Retrieved 2018-01-11.


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