Congratulations to Prof. Xiao Lin Zhao, Chair Professor of Civil Infrastructure, for his recent achievements of being conferred with the prestigious Humboldt Research Award 2023 and elected as Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts.
Granted by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the Humboldt Research Award is given to internationally renowned academics whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and beyond and who are expected to continue producing cutting-edge academic achievements in future. A not insignificant number of award winners has subsequently been granted the Nobel Prize. The award is highly prestigious and recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of Prof. Zhao in scientific research and subject leadership in the field of civil infrastructure.
The mission of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts is to stimulate cross-disciplinary collaboration between reputable scientists of all disciplines, leading artists and practitioners of governance. The Academy brings together over 2000 eminent scholars and practitioners, among them are 32 Nobel Prize winners. Prof. Zhao was elected as Member under the class Technical & Environmental Sciences in recognition of his contribution to the field of engineering and infrastructure.
