Zheng-Xiang Li
Professor in Geology
Department of Applied Geology
Curtin University of Technology's Professor Zheng-Xiang Li has been honoured with a Thomson Scientific Research Citation Award naming him as one of the ten most pre-eminent researchers in Australia.
A Professor in the Department of Applied Geology and the Institute for Geoscience Research (TIGeR) at Curtin, Li has been recognised for receiving one of the top average citation rates per published paper over a 10 year period between 1997 and 2007. His work is focused on understanding the Earth's evolution over the last 1,000 million years and the tectonic processes responsible for this evolution.
Reflecting on the Award Professor Li expressed his delight at this recognition. "It is a great honour to be recognised by Thomson Scientific Research in this way and it reflects the high-standard of geoscience research being carried out by Australian researchers," Professor Li said. "Many of my research achievements are the direct result of successful alliances with Australian colleagues and international collaborators."
...According to Essential Science IndicatorsSM from Thomson Scientific, Professor Li's outstanding record in the field of geosciences includes 66 papers cited 1,231 times from January 1, 1997 to October 31, 2007 placing him in the top 1 per cent of scientists in this field
Professor Li's studies help to recognise global geodynamic events as recorded in the Earth's history and examine possible links between such events. His studies have direct implications for the mineral and petroleum industries and environmental and climatic studies, especially in the West Pacific region.
"My work contributes to a better understanding of the inner working of the Earth's dynamic system and how it impacts on surface processes and climate," Professor Li said.
Mr Jeroen Prinsen, Director of Australasia Sales at Thomson Scientific commented on the outstanding talent that the Awards recognise. "We are delighted to have had the opportunity to bring together such a wealth of scientific talent. The breadth of areas honoured here today - from cancer research to plant science, coral reefs and inflation - is a reflection of the depth of Australian innovation in scientific research," Mr Prinsen said.
