The International Qian Ning Prize for Erosion and Sedimentation Technology will be awarded in the 14th International Symposium on River Sedimentation (Chengdu, China, Sept. 16-19, 2019). Nominations for the Prize for 2019 are being sought. You may contact the WASER Secretariat (chliu@iwhr.com or cliu.beijing@gmail.com ) for more information.

Professor Qian Ning* (1922-1986) was a highly respected international authority in the field of erosion and sedimentation research, a professor of hydraulic engineering at Tsinghua University and a member (Academician) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He was also a member of the Board of Honorary Directors of the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society and a Vice Chairman of the Advisory Council of the International Research and Training Center on Erosion and Sedimentation (IRTCES). He was one of the founders of the IRTCES. He devoted his entire professional life to scientific research in the field of erosion and sedimentation and his work spanned a wide range of topics, extending from soil erosion to channel morphology, bedload transport and the application of physical and numerical models. He also made highly important contributions to the regulation and improved management of two of the world’s most important rivers, the Yellow River and the Yangtze River, and he directed research investigations on many rivers in China. Furthermore, he was very influential and successful in promoting international cooperation for the advancement of the state-of-the art in sediment research.

To commemorate Professor Qian’s outstanding contribution to research on erosion and sedimentation, foster further advancement of the state-of-the art and recognize current leadership and major contributions in the field of erosion and sedimentation research, the World Association for Sedimentation and Erosion Research (WASER) and the Chinese Qian Ning Prize Foundation Committee, after much discussion, decided to jointly establish the International Qian Ning Prize for Erosion and Sedimentation Technology and to set up the International Qian Ning Prize Foundation Committee.

The International Qian Ning Prize is awarded to individuals. Professionals who are members of WASER, and who meet one or more of the following requirements, are eligible to be nominated as candidates for the Prize. Persons eligible for nomination shall be: i) Persons who have made outstanding scientific or technological contributions in the fields of erosion and sedimentation research, and/or related work on project planning, design and implementation; ii) Persons who have made outstanding contributions to promoting scientific and technological training of personnel in the field of erosion and sedimentation; and iii) Persons who have an outstanding record of achievement in the management and/or technical exchange of science and technology and its social benefits, as related to erosion and sedimentation.

Professionals, who are not members of WASER, but who meet one or more of above requirements and who are supported by three or more members of WASER or one member of the Nomination Committee, are also eligible to be nominated as candidates for receiving the Prize.

* Qian Ning: Qian is family name and Ning is given name. Ning Chien was used as author for his publications.