Gao Xing, born in February 1962 in Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County, Liaoning Province, is a well-known paleolithic archaeologist and paleoanthropologist in China. He is currently a researcher, deputy director and doctoral supervisor of the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Gao Xing's main research areas include paleoanthropology and Paleolithic archaeology, and he has deep academic attainments and rich research results in this field.
Personal Experience:
In 1981, Gao Xing was admitted to the Department of Archaeology of Peking University and began his archaeological career.
In 1985, after graduating from the Department of Archaeology of Peking University, he entered the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
From 1993 to 1999, he studied for a Ph.D. in the Department of Anthropology, University of Arizona.
In May 2000, after returning to China, he worked in the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, successively as an intern, assistant researcher and researcher.
From 2002 to 2013, he served as the director of the Zhoukoudian Paleoanthropology Research Center of the Institute of Paleospine of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
From 2004 to 2013, he served as the deputy director of the Institute of Paleospine of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
From May 2005 to December 2006, he served as Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Institute of Paleospine of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (presiding over the work).
From May 2009 to January 2013, he served as the director of the Human Evolution Laboratory of the Institute of Paleovertebrates of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Since February 2013, he has served as the chairman of the Academic Degree Committee and the director of the Paleoanthropology Research Office of the Institute of Paleospine of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Social Appointments:
Researcher and deputy director of the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Chairman of the Academic Degree Committee of the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Director of the Paleoanthropology Research Office.
Executive Director of China Association for the Protection of Historic Sites and Sites.
Executive Director of the Chinese Society for Quaternary Sciences, Deputy Secretary-General of the Research Society, Paleoanthropology, Director of the Paleolithic Professional Committee.
Executive Director of the Archaeological Society of China.
Executive Director and Vice President of the Chinese Society of Vertebrate Paleontology.
Associate Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Anthropology.
Associate Editor-in-Chief of Quaternary Studies.
Member of the editorial board of Science Bulletin.
Consultant of Chinese Archaeology.
Member of the editorial board of Acta Archaeological Sinica.
Editorial Board Member of Archaeology.
Member of the editorial board of Frontier Archaeological Research.
Member of the editorial board of Fossils.
Member of the editorial board of Nature.
Personal achievements
There are many important discoveries in the field of Paleolithic archaeology, such as a major breakthrough in the excavation and research of Shuidonggou site.
The discovery of the Niati site, which is the first Paleolithic site with accurate stratigraphic and chronological basis, is also the earliest evidence of human existence on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
He has published a number of important articles in academic journals at home and abroad, which has promoted the development of Paleolithic archaeology in China.
Awards:
In January 2019, he won the 2018 China Science Person of the Year Newsperson Scientist Award in the field of basic research.
Social Contribution:
Through his research work, Gao Xing has provided important evidence for understanding the origin and evolution of human beings, and enriched the knowledge system of anthropology and archaeology.
He promoted the exchange and cooperation between Chinese Paleolithic archaeology and the international academic community, and enhanced China's international status in this field.
Gao Xing is committed to cultivating a new generation of archaeologists, and has sent a large number of talents to the Chinese archaeological community through teaching and practice.
Character evaluation:
Gao Xing is considered a leading figure in the field of Paleolithic archaeology in China, and his research has had a profound impact on the academic community.
His dedication and dedication to archaeology have inspired generations of archaeologists.
Gao Xing's work has not only made remarkable achievements in academics, but also made important contributions to cultural inheritance and education training.