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Jay Gan
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| Born | 1963 (age 61–62) |
| Alma mater | Zhejiang University |
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| Institutions | University of California, Riverside |
| Chinese name | |
| Simplified Chinese | 甘剑英 |
| Traditional Chinese | 甘劍英 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Gān Jiànyīng |
Jay Jianying Gan (born 1963) is an American scientist who studies agriculture and the environment. He works to understand how we can grow food better and keep our planet healthy. Currently, Dr. Gan is in charge of the Environmental Sciences Department at the University of California, Riverside.
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Who is Jay Jianying Gan?
Dr. Jay Jianying Gan is a leading expert in how chemicals affect our soil and water. His work helps us learn how to use land wisely and protect our natural resources. He focuses on making sure our farming practices are safe for the environment.
Early Life and Education
Jay Jianying Gan was born in 1963. He studied at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. He earned three degrees there:
- A bachelor's degree in agronomy in 1982. Agronomy is the science of growing crops and using soil well.
- A master's degree in pesticides in 1985. Pesticides are chemicals used to protect crops from pests.
- A Ph.D. in pesticides in 1988. This is the highest degree you can get, showing he was an expert in the field.
Important Research Work
After his studies, Dr. Gan worked with big international groups.
- From 1990 to 1991, he was a research fellow with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This is part of the United Nations and helps countries use nuclear science for peaceful things, like studying how chemicals move in the environment.
- He also worked with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), another part of the United Nations. The FAO helps make sure everyone has enough good food to eat. Dr. Gan did research at a special lab in Texas that studies how chemicals affect animals and insects.
Working at UC Riverside
Dr. Gan joined the team at the University of California, Riverside. He is a professor there, teaching about:
- Soil science: How soil works and how to keep it healthy for growing plants.
- Environmental chemistry: How chemicals behave in the environment, like in water or air.
- Water quality: Making sure our water is clean and safe.
He also used to be the head of the Environmental Sciences Department at the university.
Awards and Recognition
In 2006, Dr. Gan was honored as a Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy. Being a Fellow means he is recognized as a top expert in the field of agronomy because of his important contributions and research.
