The IODP-China Scientific Committee is composed of 20 experts from different institutions. The Scientific Committee is chaired by Professor Ding Zhongli from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the deputy directors are Professor Chen Jun from Nanjing University, Professor Zhu Weilin and Professor Jian Zhimin from Tongji University. Professor Wang Pinxian was invited as Academic Advisor. Professor Liu Zhifei from Tongji University serves as the Academic Secretary of the Scientific Committee. The key responsibilities of the Scientific Committee are to provide decision-making consultation and propose the scientific projects for China's participation in IODP, to review Chinese scientific drilling proposals, to recommend Chinese representatives and scientists to participate in IODP expeditions and on IODP panels (e.g. SEP/EPSP), and to organize IODP workshops, outreach and education activities, etc.
Director Ding Zhongli
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor
Vice-director Chen Jun
Nanjing University, Professor
Vice-director Zhu Weilin
China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Professor
Vice-director Jian Zhimin
Tongji University, Professor
Academic Advisor Wang Pinxian
Tongji University, Professor
Committee Member Jin Zhenmin
China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Professor
Committee Member Wang Chengshan
China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Professor
Committee Member Li Jiabiao
Second institute of oceanography, MNR, Professor
Committee Member Ding Kang
Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, CAS, Professor
Committee Member Li Tiegang
First Institute of Oceanography, MNR, Professor
Committee Member Liu Yu
Earth Science Division of NSFC, Professor
Committee Member Pang Xiong
China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Shenzhen Branch, Professor
Committee Member Qiu Xuelin
South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, CAS, Professor
Committee Member Shao Zongze
Third Institute of Oceanography, MNR, Professor
Committee Member Shi Xuefa
First Institute of Oceanography, MNR, Professor
Committee Member Sun Weidong
Institute of Oceanology,CAS, Professor
Committee Member Wang Fengping
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Professor
Committee Member Xu Jingping
Southern University of Science and Technology, Professor
Committee Member Yang Shengxiong
Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey, Ministry of Land and Resources, Chief Engineer
Committee Member Zhang Haiqi
China Geological Survey, Professor
Committee Member Zhou Liping
Peking University, Professor