Embark on Indian Ocean Cruise

From January 20 to 21, 2025,  Geng Xiaofei,  Wang Wanzhe, and Shao Yingjian completed final preparations at the Nanshan Port Public Research Dock in Yazhou District, Sanya City, Hainan Province, for a scientific expedition to the Indian Ocean. The mission, aboard the R/V Xiangyanghong 01 (向阳红01) operated by First Marine Institute, Department of Natural Resources aims to collect critical atmospheric and seawater samples to advance understanding of marine carbon cycle and environmental fate of PFAS.

R/V Xiangyanghong 01 

Air Samplers

Shao Yingjian, Geng Xiaofei, Wang Wanzhe (from left to right)

We were happy that the equipment loading task had been successfully completed

Wan Zhe was excited for the upcoming Indian Ocean Cruise

Gan and Shizhen Visit Jiangnan University

On March 1st, Gan and Shizhen attended the Sixth Environmental Analytical Chemistry Symposium in Wuxi. During their visit, they also had the opportunity to meet with Prof. Zhenyu Wang at the School of Environment & Ecology, Jiangnan University. They toured the advanced laboratory and engaged with Prof. Wang’s research group. The visit was further enriched by spending time in Wuxi with Prof. Zou and Mr. Zhang. Our sincere thanks to Prof. Wang’s group for their warm hospitality.