Dr. Ming Huang receives Distinguished Research Award

Posted October 29, 1997


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
97-10-13-OTHER

Soil scientist to receive Distinguished Researcher
Award

Saskatoon SK, October 24, 1997 --Dr. Ming Huang, of the Department of
Soil Science, will receive the University?s Distinguished Researcher Award
at Fall Convocation.

Professor Huang, who joined the U of S in 1965, is internationally
recognized for his research in soil chemistry and environmental toxicology.
He has contributed to fundamental information on the chemistry and
behavior of vital and toxic inorganic ions and organic compounds in soils
and sediments and on the significance of soil chemistry and mineralogy to
crop production and environmental protection.

He has written one book, edited eight books, and authored 40 book
chapters, more than 170 refereed journal articles, including nine in Nature
(London), made more than 170 contributions at scientific meetings, and
presented more than 80 invited lectures or lecture series internationally.

Graduate student training has represented a major component of Dr.
Huang?s research activity. Under his supervision, 10 MSc and 11 PhD
candidates have completed their degrees. As well, he has trained 25
postdoctoral fellows, and many international visiting scientists have
collaborated in his laboratory.

He has served on more than 80 national and international professional
and association offices?councils, boards of directors, executive
committees, scientific committees, selection committees, editorial boards,
advisory boards, organizing committees, etc.

As chair of the Division of Soil Chemistry of the Soil Science Society of
America and founding chair of the International Society of Soil Science?s
Working Group on Interactions of Soil Minerals with Organic Components
and Microorganisms, he is instrumental in promoting worldwide research
leading to integration of knowledge on mineral colloids, organic matter and
microorganisms, and the impact on agricultural production, environmental
sustainability, and ecosystem health.

He has also made major contributions to the University community as
chair of the Research Committee of Council and of the College of
Graduate Studies and Research?s Executive Committee of the Research
Committee; as member of the Budget Committee of Council and of the
University Tenure Appeal/Promotion Appeal Committee; as member of the
Executive Committee of the University Toxicology Group; and in various
capacities on more than 30 Departmental, College, and University
committees.

In recognition of his research achievements and expertise, Dr. Huang has
been elected to Fellowship in the Canadian Society of Soil Science, the
Soil Science Society of America, and the American Society of Agronomy.
And he has accepted invitations to serve in professorships and research
chairs in a number of institutions in Asia.

Professor Huang?s research is funded at a consistently high level through
the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada; and
he is ranked in the top 10% of researchers in earth sciences in Canada.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Ming Huang
Department of Soil Science
(306) 966-6838