Cao Chunan facts for kids

Cao Chunan (Chinese: 曹楚南; pinyin: Cáo Chǔnán) was a famous Chinese scientist. He was born on August 15, 1930, and passed away on August 27, 2020. He was an expert in two important areas of science: corrosion and electrochemistry.

Corrosion is like when metal gets rusty or wears away over time. Electrochemistry is the study of how electricity and chemical reactions work together.

Who Was Cao Chunan?

Cao Chunan was born in Changshu County (which is now Zhangjiagang) in Jiangsu, China. He had five brothers. He went to Liangfeng High School for his secondary education.

In 1948, he started studying chemistry at Tongji University. This was the beginning of his long and successful science career.

His Scientific Journey

After finishing university in 1952, Cao Chunan began working at the Shanghai Branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). He worked very hard and became an associate research fellow in 1979. By 1982, he was promoted to dean and research fellow.

In 1987, he moved to the Institute of Metal Research. Later, in 1994, he became a professor at Zhejiang University. He even served as the dean of the College of Environment and Resources at Zhejiang University in 1999.

Important Achievements

Cao Chunan was recognized for his important work in science. In 1985, he received the May 1st Labor Medal. This is a special award in China for people who have made great contributions.

In 1991, he became a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). This is a very high honor for a scientist in China. It means he was one of the top scientists in the country.

Cao Chunan passed away in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on August 27, 2020. He left behind a legacy of important scientific research.

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