Seven Chinese Scientists Appointed to IUSS Positions
In May 2026, the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) announced the new Division Chairs, and Commission Chairs and Vice Chairs who will enter their term on January 1, 2027, until December 31, 2030, for a total of 4 years service. Under the recommendation of the SSSC, seven Chinese scientists have successfully obtained positions within the IUSS. See the list below:
|
Name |
Position |
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Ganlin Zhang |
Chair of Division 1 (Soils in Space and Time) |
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Zhou Shi |
Chair of Commission 1.2 (Soil Geography) |
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Xiaoyuan Yan |
Chair of Division 2 (Soil properties and processes) |
|
Jianying Shang |
Chair of Commission 3.4 (Soil Engineering and Technology) |
|
Xin Song |
Chair of Division 4 (The Role of Soils in Sustaining Society and the Environment) |
|
Baojing Gu |
Member of Standing Committee on Prizes and Awards |
|
Longlong Xia |
Member of Standing Committee on Presidential Elections |
Read More:
https://www.iuss.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IUSS-Officers_2027-2030.pdf