Liu Jingnan Explained

Liu Jingnan
Native Name:刘景南
Native Name Lang:ch
Office:1st Chancellor of Duke Kunshan University
Termstart:September 20, 2012
Termend:September 1, 2018
Preceded:Office established
Succeeded:Feng Youmei
Birth Date:1 July 1943
Birth Place:Chongqing, China
Alma Mater:Wuhan Institute of Surveying and Mapping
Office1:President of Wuhan University
Termstart1:2003
Termend1:2008
Succeeded1:Gu Hailiang

Liu Jingnan (; born July 1, 1943) is a Chinese geodesist and educator. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees at the Wuhan Institute of Surveying and Mapping (now the School of Geodesy and Geomatics, Wuhan University), and worked at Hunan Provincial Coalfield Physical Test Team, Xiangtan Mining Institute and Wuhan University. In 1999, he was elected a member of Chinese Academy of Engineering. He served as the President of Wuhan University from 2003 to 2008, and the inaugural Chancellor of Duke Kunshan University from 2012.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Liu's early research focused on transformation models in satellite positioning technology, and developed several related software systems. And under his leadership developed the first GPS satellite positioning data processing system in China. He also took part in the design of National High Precision GPS Network.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biography of Liu Jingnan. China Vitae. 2019-03-01.
  2. Web site: Duke names two administrators in Kunshan . 2022-08-05 . The Chronicle.
  3. Web site: DKU leaders have big tasks ahead . 2022-08-05 . The Chronicle.
  4. Web site: Duke Kunshan University prepares for global student body . 2022-08-05 . The Chronicle.