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Ultra-Trace Dioxin and Dibenzofuran Analysis Lab Established

China is facing challenges in the monitoring data and testing organizations in terms of dioxin emission and pollution research. Therefore, it is of great importance to conduct the monitoring and detection of dioxin. At the moment, there is still a big demand domestically in terms of dioxin monitoring techniques and standards, and the one-time investment to the advanced dioxin ultra trace analysis testing equipment requires a big amount of money and professional analysis skills. For this reason, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS) partnered with Taiwan Chungyu Ultra-Trace Dioxin Analysis Lab to carry out the construction of SARI-CAS’s Dioxin Testing Lab.
                                        
Through 9 months preparation, Shanghai’s first international standard compliant lab, the Ultra-Trace Dioxin and Dibenzofuran Analysis Lab was founded at Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The lab is equipped with advanced HRGC/HRMS from Germany and quite some relevant sample pre-treatment corollary equipment. The analysis cycle for dioxin samples can be shortened 3 to 7 days, far less than the common 21 days analysis cycle internationally. Starting from the very beginning, the lab strictly followed the regulations and requirements of national laws and national lab qualifications. With the training of metrology accreditation, the lab has established a young technical team with high level of dioxin analysis knowledge.
Currently, the Ultra-Trace Dioxin and Dibenzofuran Analysis Lab is already open to the outside, and has received the first analysis assignment with the samples from the industry, and the national metrology accreditation qualification certification is under application. The set-up of the lab will provide quick, accurate and reliable scientific data regarding the analysis and detection of dioxin in the solid waste combustion in Shanghai and other domestic areas, steel industry, non-ferrousmetal refinery industry, air and soil, food, and chemicals.

2012-07-20 more+

EPSRC Engineering Doctoral Summer School 2012 China Successfully Held

  From July 2nd to 4th 2012, the EPSRC Engineering Doctoral Summer School 2012 China, sponsored by EPSRC EngD Centre on Efficient Power from Fossil Energy and Carbon Capture Technologies, the University of Nottingham, and co-organized by Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Institute of Coal Chemistry (ICC) of Chinese Academy of Sciences was successfully held in Shanghai. Prof. FENG Songlin, President of SARI and Prof. SUN Yuhan, Vice President of SARI, Prof. Colin E. Snape, Director of Engineering Doctor Centre for Efficient Power from Fossil Fuels and Carbon Capture Technologies and Director of Energy Technology Research Institute of University of Nottingham, and Prof. WEI Wei, Director Assistant of ICC, attended the event. More than 30 PhD students from UK universities including University of Birmingham, University College London and University of Nottingham, and 30 PhD students from Chinese universities and institutes such as Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Southeast University, SARI, ICC, Qingdao Institute of Bio-energy & Bioprocess Technology, Institute of Rock & Soil Mechanics (IRSM) and Institute of Process Engineering, etc participated in the summer school.
  Prof. FENG kicked off the event with a welcome speech, in which he welcomed the students and faculty to SARI for the summer school event, and hoped that the students could have deep communication and discussion, contributing to the advancement of the development of clean fossil energy and low carbon technologies.

Prof. FENG delivering welcome speech
  Prof. SUN delivered a keynote speech titled “SARI’s solutions to Energy Challenge”, analyzed the energy challenges the world is facing and China’s energy distribution status, and introduced SARI’s research and demonstration projects around clean energy and low carbon technologies. 

Keynote Speech by Prof. SUN Yuhan
  In his keynote speech, Prof. Colin Snape introduced the recent UK and European developments in coal and gas, and explored the future of clean fossil energy. Shell’s Senior Principal Scientist Alexander van der Made shared his views from the global perspective regarding energy transition, analyzing the energy resource distribution and utilization in the west and east, and proposed the energy area cooperation direction between the east and west. Prof. Kaoru Fujimoto from the University of Kitakyushu also presented on the selective synthesis of LPG from synthesis gas, and briefed on its theory and history.
  The attending students showed great interest in the keynote speeches and discussed with the experts on several technical issues, and also made oral presentations regarding their own paper posters. During the group discussion session, each group used their knowledge and experience to explore energy strategies, and reported on their findings. The experts and teachers provided comments on the performance of the students, and presented awards to students with excellent performance.
  During the summer school event, the delegation also visited the labs of Low Carbon Energy Conversion Technology Research Center of SARI, and discussed with the researchers on relevant research topics. Through the extensive study and exchange of views, keynote speeches, lab visit and group discussion, students from UK and China deepened the mutual understanding, enriched knowledge of clean energy and low carbon technologies, and gained insight for their future research projects. 

Keynote Speech by Prof. Colin E. Snape

 Keynote Speech by Prof. Alexander van der Made

 Keynote Speech by Prof. Kaoru Fujimoto 

 Keynote Speech by Prof. Joe Wood

 Conference Room

 Group Discussion

2012-07-09 more+

Leaders from Shanghai Municipal Government Inspected SARI & Shanghai Tech.

June 28, 2012 – Mr. YANG Xiong, Executive Vice Mayor of Shanghai, Mr. SHEN Xiaoming, Vice Mayor of Shanghai, and leaders from relevant departments and commissions of Shanghai Municipal Government inspected Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS) and Shanghai Science and Technology University (under preparation). After visiting the Shanghai Engineering Center for Microsaellites and the City Intelligent Energy Network demonstration project of SARI-CAS, Mr. YANG Xiong and Mr. SHEN Xiaoming listened to the science and technology innovation report of CAS Shanghai Branch. Prof. JIANG Mianheng, President of CAS Shanghai Branch, attended the above-mentioned event.
 
The delegation visiting the City Intelligent Energy Network demonstration project of SARI-CAS
Executive Vice President of CAS Shanghai Branch Prof. ZHU Zhiyuan reported on the science and technology innovation initiatives of CAS Shanghai Branch, in which he introduced the Shanghai Innovation Network based on the scientific and technological innovation hub of SARI-CAS and Shanghai Tech. It is also mentioned that CAS Shanghai Branch would, following the principle of “demanding oriented, innovation driven, key elements integration, and transformation development”, continue to serve for national development strategy, contributing to the construction of Shanghai’s innovation system, and promoting the cultivation and development of Shanghai’s strategic emerging industries.

Mr. YANG Xiong delivering a speech
Mr. YANG Xiong expressed his appreciation for the exploration and resolution in opening up and cooperation of CAS Shanghai Branch, and hoped that it could further arrange CAS’s diversified platform in Shanghai, supporting the innovation of Shanghai’s Science and Technology system and mechanism. Mr. YANG Xiong also praised the preparation work of SARI-CAS and Shanghai Tech., and pointed out that Shanghai will continue to support the construction of Shanghai Tech. Mr. YANG hoped that SARI-CAS would further enhance its independent innovation based on current achievements, thus becoming a major science and technology support power for Shanghai and assuming more important responsibilities.
Mr. SHEN Xiaoming pointed out that CAS Shanghai Branch is an indispensible scientific research team in Shanghai, and provided many insights for relevant industries and organizations with its demand-oriented, opening and collaborative research spirit. Mr. SHEN also proposed that SARI-CAS and Shanghai Tech. could take actions in areas of academy and local cooperation and talents recruitments, exploring new models for the integration of science and education.

Prof. JIANG Mianheng delivering his speech
Prof. JIANG Mianheng pointed out that the major science and technology innovations initiatives of CAS Shanghai Branch are based on the goal of leading strategic emerging industries, that CAS Shanghai Branch had the confidence to utilize its own advantages, collaborating with multiple resources in Shanghai to conduct diversified science and technology research and development frontier planning, aiming to take the forefront of the new round of world’s economic and scientific development, promoting shanghai leading role in the transformation of economic development patterns. Prof. JIANG hoped that SARI-CAS and Shanghai Tech. could contribute to Shanghai’s innovation driven transformational development in areas of talents cultivation and mechanism innovation.
Mr. SHOU Ziqi, Director of Science & Technology Commission of Shanghai, Mr. ZHOU Ya, Vice Director of Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Mr. YIN Jie, Vice Director of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, Mr. HUA Renchang, Command-in-Chief of the construction team of CAS Pudong Science and Technology Park, Mr. FENG Songlin, President of SARI-CAS, Mr. JIANG Biao, SUN Yuhan and HUANG Weiguang, Vice Presidents of SARI-CAS, et al, also attended the events.

The Delegation visiting the Emergency Response Project of SARI-CAS

The Delegation visiting the Emergency Response Project of SARI-CAS 

   The Delegation visiting the Pilot Project of Closed Inner Circulation Pyrolysis and Charring Technology under Hypothermia-Hypoxic Conditions

2012-07-09 more+

Drexel-SARI Center Unveiling Ceremony Held

On June 6th, the unveiling ceremony of Drexel-SARI Center was held in Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Prof. JIANG Mianheng, President of CAS Shanghai Branch and Prof. John A. Fry, President of Drexel University, unveiled the Drexel-SARI Center plate together. Robert Griffiths Consulate General of the United States of America Shanghai, China, Philadelphia Orchestra President Allison Vulgamore, Prof. ZHU Zhiyuan, Executive Vice President of CAS Shanghai Branch, Prof. FENG Songlin, President of SARI, Prof. JIANG Biao and Prof. SUN Yuhan, Vice Presidents of SARI, Prof. Mark Greenberg, Provost and Senior Vice President, Prof. Deb Crawford and Julie Mostov, Vice Provosts of Drexel, attended the event.


During his speech, Dr. JIANG thanked John A. Fry for what he had done to the successful establishment of the joint center and hoped that the center could inspire innovative young scientists to make more contributions and create a more prosperous world of bright future under the motto of "cooperation, innovation, dedication, contribution and inspiration."


President John A. Fry expressed his gratitude to President JIANG for the care and support to the construction of the joint center. He hoped the center could promote scientific communication and cooperation between SARI and Drexel University to better serve the society.
"SARI is committed to the original and integrated innovation of international scale while Drexel University owns rich educational and research resources. Through the platform, the two parties will carry out a series of collaboration on R&D and education. " Prof. FENG said in his speech. 


Robert Griffiths spoke highly of the cooperation between SARI and Drexel, and mentioned that US Consulate would provide all necessary support to encourage the cooperation between US and China. Allison Vulgamore stressed the importance of collaboration among research, education and arts, followed by a performance by musicians from Philadelphia Orchestra.
Drexel-SARI center is co-founded by SARI-CAS and Drexel University for the purposes of promoting visits of faculties and students, exploring joint research projects of commercial prospects, joint training of under-graduate and post-graduate students, Co-op, scientific training, seminars and other activities.
After the ceremony, the book release for the Chinese version of The Man Who Made Wall Street was held. The book, wrote by Dan Rottenberg, is about the life of the financial giant and founder of Drexel University Anthony J.Drexel.                                  
      

2012-06-07 more+

SARI Held Translational Systems Medicine Mini-Seminar

Endorsed by Shanghai Institute for Advanced Studies,CAS(SIAS-CAS)and organized by Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, CAS(SARI-CAS), Translational Systems Medicine Mini-Seminar was held in SIAS and SARI from May. 7th to 8th. Prof. Leroy Hood, President and co-founder of the Institute for Systems Biology and Member of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine of the United States; Prof.Robert Diasio, Director of Mayo Clinic Cancer Center; Prof.Thomas Brown, Chief Operating Officer of University of Arizona Cancer Center; Prof.Jing Cheng, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering and President of Tsinghua University School of Medicine; Prof. Qimin Zhan, Vice President of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Director of the National Laboratory of Molecular Oncology and Prof. Biao Jiang, Vice President of SARI attended this seminar and delivered their speeches respectively. Leaders and experts from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Sun Yat-sen University and Chinese National Compound Library also joined the seminar. 
On behalf of SARI, Prof.Biao Jiang extended warm welcome to all participants. He pointed out that translational systems medicine has become a heated topic all over the world. It is hoped that this seminar could serve as a good platform for all attendees to strengthen understanding and communication, making contributions to the development of medicine and health of human being.

 Prof. JIANG was delivering a speech

Prof. Leroy Hood delivered a speech titled "A Translational Medicine Institute Should Practice Proactive P4 Medicine", in which he illustrated "P4" mode, naming predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory. He put forward his insight about how to practice P4 medicine and pointed out that P4 Medicine would have revolutionary influence on medicine development.

Prof. Leroy was delivering a speech

Prof. Edward Lin and Prof. Qiang Tian, Deans of the under-constructing Center for translational systems medicine of SARI introduced the blueprint, necessity and feasibility of the Center. They hoped that the Center could make contributions to the development of translational systems medicine by absorbing talents and forging cooperation with world-renowned institutions from both home and abroad.

                          Group photo
 Prof.Robert Diasio, Prof.Jing Cheng, Prof.Qimin Zhan, etc. have made introductions of their respective institutes and exchanged their views on the development of translational systems medicine. Fruitful results and consensus on translational systems medicine have been made after heated discussion.

2012-05-10 more+

President YIN Hejun inspected Coal to Liquid Project of Lu'an Group

On May.8th, a delegation led by Prof. YIN Hejun, Vice President of CAS and Prof. WANG Yuechao, Director of Bureau of High-Tech Research and Development of Chinese Academy of Sciences visited Shanxi Lu'an Coal to Liquid Co.,Ltd and held a conference with Mr. LI Jinping, President of Lu'an Group, Mr.WANG Anmin, Secretary of the Party Committee of Lu'an Group and leaders from Institute of Coal Chemistry of CAS; Institute of Engineering Thermophysics of CAS and Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of CAS. Prof. SUN Yuhan, Vice President of SARI made a work report on the development of Low Carbon Energy Conversion Technology Center, which was co-founded by SARI and Lu'an.



Prof. YIN Hejun thought highly of the achievements made by Lu'an on the strategic development of "Twelfth Five-Year plan" and leapfrog development. In the meanwhile, he appreciated Lu'an Group for its trust on CAS and long-term support for institutes under CAS. He extended the hope that a platform of better quality for R&D, demonstration and communication would be built by company and academy to better complementary to each other.

2012-05-10 more+