Wang Xiaomo

Wang Xiaomo
Native name 王小谟
Born (1938-11-11) November 11, 1938
Jinshan District, Shanghai, China
Residence Beijing
Nationality Chinese
Alma mater Beijing Institute of Technology
Awards Highest Science and Technology Award (2012)
Scientific career
Fields Radar
Institutions Chinese Academy of Engineering

Wang Xiaomo (simplified Chinese: 王小谟; traditional Chinese: 王小謨; pinyin: Wāng Xiǎomó; born 11 November 1938) is a Chinese radar engineer who has been hailed as "Father of Airborne Warning and Control System in China".[1] Wang has been engaged in the research and design of radar systems for the past 50 years.[2][3]

He was a deputy to the 9th and 10th National People's Congress

Biography

Wang was born in Jinshan District of Shanghai, on November 11, 1938. He graduated from Beijing Institute of Technology.

In 1969, Wang went to Guizhou to form the No. 38 Research Institute, a research agency attached to the Ministry of Electronics Industry. Wang was elevated to president in 1986.

In 1990, Wang served as chief engineer of the early warning airplane. He made great contribution to the first Chinese early warning airplane.

In 1995, Wang was elected a fellow of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

Wang won China top science award, the Highest Science and Technology Award, in 2012.[4][5]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Luo Sha (2013-07-20). “中国预警机之父”王小谟：一辈子只做一件事. Sohu (in Chinese).
  2. ↑ "Wang Xiaomo, father of Chinese AWACS". china.org.cn. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  3. ↑ 中国预警机之父王小谟：从事雷达研制已50余年. Sohu (in Chinese). 2013-01-18.
  4. ↑ "Radar engineer Wang Xiaomo wins China's top science award". globaltimes.cn. Xinhuanet. 20 January 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  5. ↑ "Chinese scientists awarded top prize". Chinadaily. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
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