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Li Deren

b. 1939

Topographer from China

SurveyorUniversity teacher Remote sensing specialist
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About Li Deren

Born 1939. Li Deren is a Chinese surveyor, university teacher, remote sensing specialist and geodesist.

Li Deren (; born 31 December 1939) is a Chinese scientist who is a professor at Wuhan University, a former president of Wuhan University of Surveying and Mapping Technology, and member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

Biography Li was born in Tai County, Jiangsu, on 31 December 1939, while his ancestral home in Dantu District of Zhenjiang. His younger brother is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. His younger cousin brother Li Dequn is also an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. In 1957, he entered the Department of Aeronautical Surveying, Wuhan Institute of Surveying and Mapping (now Wuhan University).

Honours and awards 1991 Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) 1994 Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) June 2024 National Highest Science and Technology Award

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Important facts

Born
31 December 1939, China
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Surveyor, university teacher, remote sensing specialist, geodesist
Nationality
People's Republic of China, Republic of China
Education
Wuhan University
Employers
Wuhan University
Awards
State Preeminent Science and Technology Award
Also known as
Deren Li

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Li Deren?

topographer from China

When was Li Deren born?

Li Deren was born on 31 December 1939 in China.

What is Li Deren's occupation?

Li Deren is a surveyor, university teacher, remote sensing specialist and geodesist.

What nationality is Li Deren?

Li Deren is Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Li Deren

· Wikidata: Q8994852

· DBpedia: Li Deren

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