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CSL CER’s History

The University of Ruhuna and the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology (SCSIO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) established the China-Sri Lanka Joint Center for Education and Research (CSL CER) with the aim of promoting research and science education in Sri Lanka. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this collaboration was signed on 16th September 2014. The signing ceremony saw the participation of high-level delegations from both China and Sri Lanka, underscoring the significance of this partnership. The MoU was formally signed by Professor Wang Dongxiao, Deputy Director of SCSIO, and Professor Gamini Senanayake, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna.

Chinese delegation represented by:

  • Professor Bai Chunli (President of CAS).
  • Professor Tan Tieniu (Deputy Secretary-General of CAS).
  • Professor Wu Yueliang (Vice President of UCAS).
  • Mr. Qiu Huasheng (Deputy Director-General of Bureau of International Cooperation (BIC) of CAS).
  • Mr. Fang Qiang (Division Director of Asian and African Affairs, BIC of CAS).
  • Dr. Tong Jingquan (Division Director of Research and Planning, SCSIO of CAS).
  • Dr. Zhou Fenghua (Research Scientist, SCSIO of CAS).

CSL CER’s Structure

Marine Environment and Climate Effect Lab

The Marine Environment and Climate Effect Lab is a research facility typically dedicated to studying the interactions between the marine environment and climate systems.

  • SCSIO: South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, CAS
  • GIG: Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, CAS

Water Environment and Water Supply Safety Lab

The Water Environment and Water Supply Safety Lab is a research facility focused on the study and improvement of water quality and safety in water supply systems

  • RCEES: Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences,CAS
  • CIGIT: Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, CAS
  • RADI: Institute of Remotes Sensing and Digital Earth, CAS

Ecosystem and Biodiversity Lab

The Ecosystem and Biodiversity Lab is a research facility dedicated to studying ecosystems and the diversity of life they support.

  • SCBG: South China Botanical Garden, CAS(Ecosystem and Biodiversity lab member)
  • KIZ: KunMing Institute of Zoology, CAS(Ecosystem and Biodiversity lab member)

Personnel Training and Education Office

sonnel Training and Education Office primary focus is on the development, coordination, and management of training and educational programs for staff, students, or employees

  • UCAS: University of Chinese Academy of Sciences