On October 15, 2024, Central China Normal University held a ceremony to appoint Nobel laureate in Chemistry, Professor Benjamin List, as an Honorary Professor.
Professor Xia Lixin, a school leader of CCNU Committee, presented the appointment letter and delivered a speech, marking this event as a significant milestone in advancing international cooperation in scientific and technological innovation. Professor List, a trailblazer in the field of asymmetric organocatalysis, has made a profound impact on catalytic science. Professor Xia expressed confidence that Professor List's expertise would help the university enhance international collaboration, cultivate innovative talents, and address global challenges.
Vice President Ren Youzhou presided over the ceremony. During the event, Professor List shared his scientific journey and offered inspiring words to the students. In his closing remarks, Ren Youzhou emphasized that Professor List's appointment would invigorate the university's educational and research initiatives, contributing to its aspiration of becoming a world-class university.
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