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7 Students Achieve Mid-Term Defenses and Thesis Proposals Completed

On November 26, the students in the group reached significant academic milestones by completing their proposal and mid-term defense presentations. Yuchu, Hekun, and Yifan successfully delivered their mid-term defense presentations, showcasing the progress and depth of their research. Meanwhile, Xiaosong, Zibing, Siqi, and Wanzhe presented their thesis proposals, marking a critical starting point in their formal research journey. These presentations highlighted their proposed research topics, methodologies, and the anticipated contributions to their respective fields, laying a solid foundation for the next stages of their academic work.

Seminar of ANSO MORATOXA Projet for indoor dust collection strategy

On October 17th 2024, the online seminar of “Monitoring and Risk Assessment of Toxic Chemicals in the Air (MORATOXA)” program supported by ANSO was successfully held online. About eight experts and students attended this seminar, including Dr. Zhao Shizhen from GIGCAS, four students from GIGCAS (William, Kun, Yuwei and Weiru) Dr. Simion Bartilol from the University of Nairobi in Kenya, and two students from the University of Nairobi, to discuss on indoor dust collection strategies.  This seminar was chaired by Dr. Shizhen Zhao.

After Dr. Shizhen and Dr. Simion introducing the participants, they discussed about the difficulties in indoor dust sampling. In order to better support the sampling, Weiru shared the review of collected samples, the basic requirements of household dust sampling and three strategies of dust collection. After discussion, we clarified the follow-up sampling details, and determined the supplies we could provide. This online meeting will lead to further progress in the project.

Group photo of participants

Happy New Year 2024!

On Dec 30th in 2023, 8 members of Air-Omics Squad, Prof. Gan, Yinjian and Bolong were gathered together to celebrate the completion of the third year of fish plan (“咸鱼”计划) in a traditional restaurant of Hunan cuisine recommended by Jibing. The swiss brown cattle is the specialty because of its tender texture and authentic taste. After eating our fill, we walk to the gymnasium for the beautiful streetscape. The streets have been decorated with appealing lamps for the approaching new year. May the bright and festive glow of the New Year lamp warm the days all the year through! Happy New Year!