Tong Binggang facts for kids

Tong Binggang (Chinese: 童秉纲) was a brilliant Chinese scientist. He was born on September 28, 1927, and passed away on July 9, 2020. He was an important member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). This is a group of top scientists in China. He was an expert in a field called Fluid mechanics. This is the study of how liquids and gases move.

His Life Story

Tong Binggang was born in a town called Yangshe, in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu, China. This was on September 28, 1927.

In 1946, he started studying at National Central University. He focused on mechanics, which is about how things move and the forces that make them move.

Later, in 1953, he earned a master's degree in mechanics. He got this from the Harbin Institute of Technology. After finishing his studies, he started teaching at that same university.

In 1961, he moved to the University of Science and Technology of China. He continued his work there. In 1981, he became a full professor. This means he was a very respected teacher and researcher.

Tong Binggang passed away in Beijing, China, on July 9, 2020.

Awards and Recognition

Tong Binggang received several important awards for his work:

• 1997: He became a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). This is a very high honor for scientists in China.
• 2002: He received the Science and Technology Progress Award from the Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation. This award recognizes great achievements in science and technology.