From August 1 to 6, Yuxin participated in the comprehensive scientific research cruise Integrated Scientific Investigation of Marine Ecological Environment and Carbon Sink Status in the Greater Bay Area under the Influence of Strong ENSO in 2026, organized by the Southern Marine Laboratory. The cruise successfully collected atmospheric, seawater, and sediment samples, which will provide scientific evidence regarding the source-sink processes, source apportionment, and ecological risks of micro‑ and nanoplastics in the Pearl River Estuary region.
From January 6 to 26,Yuxin carried out a 20-day sampling mission aboard the research vessel Lanbo 1 in the Beibu Gulf. During this expedition, a rich collection of atmospheric, seawater, and sediment samples was successfully obtained.
These samples, together with those collected by Hangyi during the summer of 2025, will jointly support ongoing research on marine environmental pollution processes in the region. The integrated dataset is expected to provide crucial insights into the current environmental status of the Beibu Gulf.
For Yuxin, the journey was not only scientifically fruitful but also a memorable life experience. He witnessed breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the sea and gained a deeper appreciation for the unique stories that unfold through scientific exploration.
And the nearshore work was completed by Hangyi and Xuelin.Hangyi was responsible for onboard sampling, mainly collecting water and sediment samples, while Xuelin conducted the pretreatment of the large-volume water samples in the laboratory at Beibu Gulf University. Both of them successfully accomplished their tasks.
The first device set up in the laboratoryThe atmospheric sampler in the skyYuxin fetching water
Beautiful sky and cloudsPlastic debris hauled up by the A-frame trawlPeople conducting sampling nearshoreWe, from GIG(广州地化所),BBGU(湾大),GDOU(广东海大),JOU(江苏海大),OUC(中国海大),IDSSE(深海所),4IO(海洋四所),IO(海洋所）
On October 19-27th, three of us (Zhizhen, Yangzhi and Gan) visited Pakistan , with the purpose of promoting and discussing air pollution research collaborations between the two sides. Gan gave lectures in six universities, including GC University of Faisalabad, Sargodha University, Punjab University, COMSATS University, Quaid-a-Azim University, National University of Science and Technology; and also visited the Confucius Institutes（孔子学院）in Faisalabad Agricultural University, Punjab University and Sargodha University, respectively. We were highly welcome in all the visited organizations/places, and Shizhen was always surrounded by students and local people for taking pictures together. We paid a day visit to Muree to the north of Islamabad to see the mountains of Kashmir Himalayas. We were also happy to meet Professor Riffat and Ali Syed who visited us in Guangzhou several and many years ago, respectively. It is a very memorable trip and we can feel the ironic friendship between people of the two countries!
Visiting Confucius College in Faisalabad Agricultural University.Lecture in GC University of Faisalabad.
Meet VC of GC University of Faisalabad.Lecture in the University of Sargodha.Meet with VC of Sargodha UniversityInterview in a studio on Sargodha University campus.Punjab University.Confucius College students in Punjab University.COMSATS.Lecture at COMSATS University.COMSATS.CAS Sino-Pakistan Centre in Quaid-i-Azam University.At the gate of Quaid-i-Azam University.
On top of Muree, against the Himalayas (Kashmir) mountains.Meet Professor Riffat and Ali Syed. Both of them stayed in our group.Yangzhi receives souvenir from a local friends.
