In this Chinese name, the family name is Wang.

Wang Zeshan (Chinese: 王泽山; born 10 October 1935) is a Chinese scientist, who specializes in development of new explosives. He is a full professor at Nanjing University of Science and Technology.[1] Often called the “King of Explosives”[1][2] and “Chinese Alfred Nobel”,[3] his research had significant impact on both civilian and military application of explosives,[4] and he is credited with helping to increase the launch range of Chinese's artillery by more than 20 percent.[3][4]

One of the main topics of his research was reuse of waste energetic materials.[5][6] He is also described as the founder the theory of propellant charges.[citation needed] Wang has published more than 15 books and more than 100 scientific articles during his lifetime.[4] He is said to spend 12 hours a day in his laboratory, despite his age.[3]

Awards

He is a member of Chinese Academy of Engineering since 1999. He is the recipient of 2017 Highest Science and Technology Award,[1][3][6][7] which is China's highest scientific award.[5][8] In 2019, he became a laureate of the Asian Scientist 100 by the Asian Scientist.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c "What China's top science prizes reveal about the country's priorities". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  2. ^ "China's 'King of Explosives' wins country's top science prize". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2018-01-08. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  3. ^ a b c d "Profile: Wang Zeshan -- Master of gunpowder - Xinhua | English.news.cn". www.xinhuanet.com. Archived from the original on 2018-01-08. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  4. ^ a b c "'King of Explosives' receives top honor". China News Service. Archived from the original on 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  5. ^ a b "Wang and Hou win China's top science and technology award". GBTIMES. Archived from the original on 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  6. ^ a b "Wang Zeshan". Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation. Archived from the original on 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  7. ^ "一位"三冠王"老院士的科研情怀-新华网". news.xinhuanet.com. Archived from the original on 2017-12-13. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  8. ^ "Two Scientists Win China's Top Science Award - All China Women's Federation". www.womenofchina.cn. Archived from the original on 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-01-11.
  9. ^ "The Asian Scientist 100". Asian Scientist. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
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