- Zhang Guangdou
Zhang Guangdou (张光斗
pinyin : Zhang Guangdou) (born May 1, 1921,Changshu ,Jiangsu Province ) is a world-known specialist in hydraulic engineering, professor atTsinghua University , member ofChinese Academy of Sciences andChinese Academy of Engineering . He graduated from Chiao Tung University (currentlyXi'an Jiaotong University andShanghai Jiao Tong University ) in 1934, obtained his Master degree inCivil Engineering fromUniversity of California, Berkeley in 1936, and Master degree inEngineering Mechanics fromHarvard University in 1937.Zhang Guangdou is a world-renowned scientist and engineer. He was the chief designer of Miyun Reservoir, Yuzixi powerplant etc. He has also involved in the design of many major hydraulic and hydropower projects, including San Menxia Project, Dan Jiangkou Project, Ge Zhouba Project, Er-tan Powerplant, Ge-heyan Powerplant, Three Gorges Project, Xiao Langdi Project etc.
He has been honored by numerous awards from China and abroad, including Haas International Award from UC Berkeley (1981), National Award for Technology Advancement (2nd Prize, 1985), He-Lang-He-Li Technology Advancement Award (1995), Technology Achievement Award from Chinese Academy of Engineering (1996). He was elected to
Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1955, andChinese Academy of Engineering in 1994. He was also elected to foreign member of Mexico National Academy of Engineering in 1981.
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