Tian Zhaowu

Tian Zhaowu, born on June 28, 1927 in Fuzhou, Fujian, is a physical chemist, one of the leaders of electrochemistry in China, a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Academician), Academician of the Third World Academy of Sciences, professor, doctoral supervisor and former president of Xiamen University.

In 1949, Tian Zhaowu graduated from the Department of Chemistry of Xiamen University; in 1978, he served as a professor in the Department of Chemistry of Xiamen University; in 1980, he was elected as a member (academician) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; from 1982 to 1989, he served as the president of Xiamen University; in 1984 He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Wales in the UK in 2011; he served as the director of the State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces in 1990 and the honorary director after 1996; he was elected as an academician of the Third World Academy of Sciences in 1996; he won the first China Electrochemistry Achievement Award in 2011. .

Tian Zhaowu is mainly engaged in electrochemistry research, focusing on the combination with mathematics, physics and other chemical disciplines. His research fields include photoelectrochemistry, electrochemical scanning tunneling microscopy technology, three-dimensional micromachining technology, chip biochemical experimental research, spectroscopy Learn electrochemistry and quantum electrochemistry, etc.

Chinese name: Tian Zhaowu

Foreign name: Zhao-wuTian

Nationality: China

Birthplace: Fuzhou City, Fujian

Date of birth: June 28, 1927

Occupation: Educational and scientific researcher

Graduation institution: Xiamen University

Main achievements: In 1980, he was elected as a member (academician) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

In 1996, he was elected as an academician of the Third World Academy of Sciences

Representative work: "Electrochemical Research Methods"

Gender: Male

Character Experience

On June 28, 1927, Tian Zhaowu was born in a family of poets and writers in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province.

In 1946, Tian Zhaowu was admitted to the Department of Chemistry of Xiamen University and won the Jiageng Scholarship. He was also appreciated by Mr. Lu Jiaxi, the dean of the School of Science and the head of the Department of Chemistry. Lu Jiaxi tailored his studies for Tian Zhaowu. course, and recommended him to work as a part-time chemistry teacher in the high school department of Xiamen Municipal Middle School.

In 1949, Tian Zhaowu graduated from the Chemistry Department of Xiamen University. After graduation, he stayed at the school as Mr. Lu Jiaxi’s teaching assistant.

In 1953, Tian Zhaowu was promoted to lecturer and taught the "Physical Chemistry" course for third-year undergraduates.

In 1954, Tian Zhaowu was selected to represent Xiamen University and went to Peking University to receive teacher training for the "Structure of Matter" course. After returning to school, when the new semester started in September, he taught "Structure of Matter" for the first time in the Chemistry Department of Xiamen University. this course.

In 1978, Tian Zhaowu served as a professor in the Department of Chemistry of Xiamen University.

In 1980, Tian Zhaowu was elected as a member (academician) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

In 1982, Tian Zhaowu served as the president of Xiamen University (until 1989).

In 1984, Tian Zhaowu received an honorary doctorate from the University of Wales, UK. In the same year, his book "Electrochemical Research Methods" was published.

In 1988, Tian Zhaowu, Wu Haoqing and Quan Xing jointly initiated the establishment of the Electrochemistry Professional Committee of the Chinese Chemical Society and served as the first director.

In 1990, Tian Zhaowu served as the director of the State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, and after 1996 he served as the honorary director.

In 1995, with the efforts of Tian Zhaowu, the 46th Annual Meeting of the International Electrochemical Society was successfully held in Xiamen, China. He served as the chairman of the conference. This was the first time that the annual meeting of the International Electrochemical Society was held in China. In the same year, the journal "Electrochemistry" was first published, with Tian Zhaowu as its first editor-in-chief.

In 1996, Tian Zhaowu was elected as an academician of the Third World Academy of Sciences. In the same year, he was elected vice president of the International Electrochemical Society.

Main Achievements

Scientific Research Achievements

Tian Zhaowu proposed the concept of "characteristic current" and the "uneven liquid film" model of porous electrode polarization, and created the electrode absolute New solutions to equivalent circuits and phase-selective brightness modulation technology for measuring instantaneous impedance of electrodes.

Design and promote a variety of electrochemical technologies and instruments, such as a new generation of ion chromatography suppressors, micro-area corrosion measurement systems, and China's first comprehensive electrochemical tester. In terms of chemical power supply, metal corrosion and electrochemical analysis, there are research results combined with actual production.

The electrochemical research methods and technologies founded by Tian Zhaowu include: phase-selective modulation measurement method and phase-selective detection method (1961) for measuring instantaneous AC impedance, which can track fast electrode processes. Impedance changes; controlled potential pulse current technique for determination of ultra-low corrosion rates, particularly suitable for measuring corrosion rates of metals in highly resistive media such as high-purity water (1988); scanning microelectrode technique for determination of localized corrosion (1982) ), can detect and measure very early localized corrosion.

Under the design and guidance of Tian Zhaowu, the instruments successfully developed and put into production include: DHZ-1 electrochemical comprehensive tester, hundreds of which have been produced by Fujian Sanming Radio Factory for national scientific research, teaching and Used by production units (1978); XYZ-1 type ion chromatography suppressor is a new generation of ion chromatography suppressor invented using electrochemical principles (1988). Hundreds of units have been produced for ion chromatography manufacturers across the country; WF-Ⅲ type Micro-area corrosion potential distribution measurement system (1982), etc., won the third prize of the National Invention Award and obtained 6 patents.

As of November 2014, Tian Zhaowu has published the monograph "Electrochemical Research Methods" and more than 160 papers.

The "Confined Etch Layer Technology" first proposed by Tian Zhaowu at the 94th International Faraday Symposium with the theme "High-Resolution Liquid-Solid Interface" is capable of manufacturing ultra-micro three-dimensional complex components. new technology.

As of November 2014, Tian Zhaowu has obtained 35 international invention patents and national invention patents***, including 16 patents as the first inventor, and won the National Natural Science Award, the National Invention Award Award and seven provincial and ministerial level science and technology awards***.

Talent training

After Tian Zhaowu stayed at the school as a teaching assistant in 1949, he began to teach independently the two main courses of "Physical Chemistry" and "Structure of Matter". He also serves as a lecturer in national electrochemistry training courses and seminars organized by Xiamen University entrusted by national ministries and commissions.

When Tian Zhaowu served as the president of Xiamen University for two terms from 1982 to 1989, he concentrated on the construction of the teaching staff and discipline reform, and boldly innovated the talent training model of "infiltration of liberal arts and sciences". Since then, Xiamen University has " Tri-semester system" and "double degree system".

In the early 1980s, Tian Zhaowu and Zhou Shaomin focused on developing the discipline of electrochemistry and cultivating a new generation of electrochemists after the reform and opening up: Professor Lin Zugeng, for example, carried out energy electrochemistry research; Professor Lin Zhonghua, for example, was sent abroad for further study. After returning to China, he carried out spectroscopy electrochemistry research; Professor Wu Huihuang carried out bioelectrochemistry research and materials electrochemistry research. In the late 1980s, Tian Zhaowu paid attention to the new development direction of international electrochemical science. In terms of experimental technology, he developed from traditional electrochemical experimental technology to studying electrochemical interface processes at the microscopic molecular level, such as the introduction of scanning probe technology and vibrational spectroscopy. Technology has pushed the development of the electrochemistry discipline of Xiamen University into a new era. In 1985, Professor Lin Changjian obtained a postdoctoral degree and carried out corrosion electrochemistry research; in 1987, Professor Tan Zhongqun returned to China from the UK to carry out surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy research; Professor Sun Shigang returned to China from France to carry out electrocatalysis and electrochemical infrared research. Spectral research; Professor Mao Bingwei obtained a doctorate from the UK and carried out research on electrochemical scanning probe microscopy technology.

Honorary Commendation

Social Service

Character Evaluation

Tian Zhaowu has worked at Xiamen University since 1949 and has successively founded and led Xiamen University The electrochemistry teaching and research office of the university has developed into one of the most important bases for electrochemical research in China, which has greatly promoted the rapid development of China's electrochemistry discipline and ranked among the forefront of the world. Tian Zhaowu has a lofty vision. He not only leads the research team of Xiamen University to reach the peak of electrochemical science, but also takes it as his own responsibility to promote the overall progress of electrochemical science in China. During his academic career, he vigorously promoted the improvement of the overall level of electrochemical research in China.

Tian Zhaowu has solid theoretical knowledge, his lectures are inspiring, he pays attention to mutual learning through teaching, and he loves students like his own children. He also pays more attention to the training of young teachers, and has nurtured talents in the course of hundreds of years. (Guangming.com Review)

Character Influence

The "Tian Zhaowu Interdisciplinary Award Fund" was initiated by Academician Tian Zhaowu and jointly sponsored by Xiamen University, Academician Tian Zhaowu's research group and Huahongchang Technology Co., Ltd. Established with funding from ***, to reward research groups at Xiamen University that have made outstanding achievements in interdisciplinary research. The "Tian Zhaowu Interdisciplinary Award" has been selected since 2010 and is selected once every March. During the school anniversary, the school awards honorary certificates and bonuses to the winners, of which the special prize is worth 15,000 yuan and the first prize is worth 8,000 yuan. So far, it has been selected 9 times (this time is the 10th time), and 47 research groups across the school have won awards, including 12 special prizes and 35 first prizes.

On the morning of June 25, 2017, Xiamen University held a celebration meeting in the Concert Hall of the Science and Art Center to celebrate the 90th birthday of Mr. Tian Zhaowu.