Bin Ding, distinguished young scientist from China, honoured

Kathmandu, Oct 27: Noted scientist and professor from the Republic of China, Bin Ding, has been honored here today.  

Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, honoured the Dean of the Institute of Science and Technology at Donghua University. 

The scientist has been here to attend the seminar of scientists on climate change, energy, and health organized on the initiation of the Far-Western University. 

He was feted on the occasion of the concluding ceremony of the seminar which was attended by participants from 16 countries.  

 "We are pleased to honor the Chinese scientists who are among the two percent of scientists in the world achieving the title of "Distinguished Young Scientist" in China, the Minister said. 

Stating that the professor has already over 470 research articles in his name, the Minister said his contribution to connecting IT and industries is commendable. 

The opportunity to welcome the scientist to Nepal and honor him marks the further strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries, according to the Minister. He also requested for the government's support to develop the FSU as a research center. 

During the felicitation, the scientist said he would always remember the honor and hospitality he was offered in Nepal.  He also expressed his wish to engaged Nepali students in his research works. 

A total of 114 Nepali students in China are pursuing a Ph.D. degree under the guidance of Prof Bin. (RSS)