Prof. Han Hongbin of Peking University was elected Academician (Space Life Sciences) of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). Together with other five newly elected, he received his title from Dr. Jean Michel Contant, the IAA Secretary General, as the organization observed its Academician Day September 23 in Shanghai. The celebration gathered over a hundred academicians and space experts from around the world.

The IAA was founded in 1960 at the initiative of world-renowned scientist and aerodynamicist von Kármán. Headquartered in Paris, France, the IAA comprises four academic divisions: Basic Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences. The IAA holds annual elections for new members. As of this round of elections, the IAA boasts 1,240 members from over 90 countries worldwide, with mainland China comprising 145, ranking third globally.

Written by: Fan Xiaofei

Edited by: Liu Xin

Source: Peking University Institute of Medical Technology