Dr. Chen Ligang and Dr. Song Liang have recently obtainded the membership of Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS.

 After graduating from Yunnan University in 2004, Chen Ligang came to XTBG to pursue his further study with Prof. Yu Diqiu as his supervisor and obtained his Ph.D degree in Botany in 2009. His research focuses on rice and Arabidopsis functional factors. His study has been published in such top journal as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of USA, etc.

Song Liang conducted his postgraduate study with Prof. Liu Wenyao as his supervisor and obtained his Ph.D from XTBG in 2012.  His research interests include forest canopy ecology and global change ecology. He focuses on the following two aspects: 1) the potential impacts of global change on epiphytic bryophytes and lichens; 2) adaptive strategies of epiphytes.

 In 2012, CAS strengthened support for the development of young scholars by establishing the Association for the Promotion of Youth Innovation. The organization, which has about one thousand members, is aimed at nurturing a strong group of scientists and technical experts under 35 years old. The association aims to expand the vision of its members, promote cooperation and increase opportunities for scholarly work.

   To date, five young scholars of XTBG have obtained membership of the CAS Association for the Promotion of Youth Innovation. They are Fan Zexin, Wang Bo, Tan Zhenghong, Chen Ligang, and Song Liang.