Liu Jingnan

Chancellor, Duke Kunshan University

Professor Liu Jingnan was appointed Chancellor of Duke Kunshan University in 2012.  Born in Chongqing, China, in July 1943. In July 1967, he graduated from the Geodesy Department of Wuhan University of Surveying and Mapping and earned his M.S. from Wuhan University of Surveying and Mapping. He became president of Wuhan University in July 2003. In 1999, he became a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

In addition to his role as Chancellor of Duke Kunshan University, Liu holds the following positions: Dean of the National GPS Center, Vice-Chair of Hubei Association for Science and Technology, Vice-director of Hubei Communications Society，Editor of GPS World，Honorary Chairman of Hubei Association for Surveying and Mapping, Coordinator of International GPS Geodynamics Services, Editor of Journal of Surveying and Mapping.

Professor Liu’s research focuses on model and applications of the theory of geocentric coordinate systems and geodetic coordinate systems, GPS automatic monitoring technology and its significant applications, and GPS technology applied in geodynamics. As an academic authority in GNSS field, he has been awarded more than 10 national or provincial prizes for progress in science and technology, such as, Prize for Progress in Science and Technology, Prize for Progress in Surveying Science and Technology, National Prize for Teaching Achievements, Prize for Progress in Science and Technology by the Ministry of Education, Prize for Natural Sciences and etc.

As president of Wuhan University, Liu oversaw significant growth in the size and stature of the university’s faculty, fostered an interdisciplinary academic atmosphere, and promoted creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship in undergraduate and graduate education. Under his leadership the university instituted successful school-level initiatives to improve academic programs and student life, and implemented financial management reforms throughout the university.