Professor Xiang GAO, currently serving as Dean and Deputy Party Secretary of the College of Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University, as well as a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor, also holds the position of Director of the Zhejiang University Jiaxing Institute and Director of the National Engineering Technology Research Center for Control of Air Pollution from Coal-fired Power Plants under the Ministry of Environmental Protection. In 2021, he was elected an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, a prestigious honor recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field.

Dr. Gao has long been dedicated to applied basic research and technological development in the realm of energy and environmental pollution reduction and carbon emission mitigation. Across industries such as energy and power, as well as shipping and maritime transportation, he has achieved a series of groundbreaking innovations. He has established a comprehensive technical system for the efficient and synergistic control of multiple pollutants, overcoming pivotal challenges in areas like ultra-low emissions from power plants and highly efficient purification of ship exhaust gases. These advancements have been successfully implemented on a large scale, generating widespread impact both domestically and internationally, accompanied by remarkable social and economic benefits.

His work exemplifies the integration of scientific research and practical application, showcasing the potential for technological innovation to drive sustainable development and environmental protection.