Professor Zhao Gang, Director of the Yinfeng Cryomedicine Expert Committee, Selected for the 2024 Global Top 0.05% Scholars List
Release time:
2025-05-09
The international academic platform ScholarGPS recently announced its global lists of Highly Ranked Scholars - Lifetime and Highly Ranked Scholars - Prior 5 Years, recognizing the top 0.05% of scholars across various disciplines. Among the selected Chinese scholars are national-level talents, leading figures in specialized fields, and seasoned academics dedicated to long-term research.
Professor Zhao Gang, a professor at the University of Science and Technology of China, visiting professor at the University of Washington (USA), executive director of the International Society for Cryobiology, expert for the Pioneer Projects of the National Frontier Science Bureau, and Director of the Yinfeng Cryomedicine Expert Committee, has been ranked among the global top 0.05% scholars in the field of cryopreservation.
ScholarGPS, a renowned academic analytics platform, evaluates top-tier scholars based on rigorous quantitative metrics derived from over 50 million scholar profiles and 20 million academic publications. Professor Zhao’s enduring focus on cryopreservation research has yielded groundbreaking advancements, providing substantial academic and technical support for Yinfeng’s studies on cryopreservation and rewarming technologies for tissues and organs.
Cryopreservation holds significant value in biomedicine, agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and beyond. Only four scholars in this field were included in the 2024 lists, all recognized for their exceptional contributions.
Professor Yu Boming remarked in his blog:
“This achievement reflects that persistent dedication, innovation, and ‘decades of sharpening one arrow’ in a scientific field can earn a place in the lifetime ranking—no application required. If early research (e.g., from 20 years ago) continues to garner high citations, it signals leadership in the field, naturally leading to inclusion in the lifetime list. As for the ‘Prior 5 Years’ ranking, it highlights emerging scholars who have rapidly gained prominence. If their work sustains high impact and citations over the next two decades, they too may join the lifetime list as trailblazers.”
Professor Zhao Gang stated:“We will continue advancing cryopreservation research, exploring novel technologies and methodologies to drive progress in both scientific inquiry and practical applications.”
Latest developments
Recently, the "Novel Technology for Ultra-Low Temperature Cryopreservation, Activation, and Transplantation of Human Ovarian Tissue," developed through a collaborative effort between Shandong Yinfeng Life Science Research Institute and Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Shenzhen Hospital, has been awarded the 2025 Shandong Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Science and Technology Award. This groundbreaking technology pioneers a new pathway for female fertility preservation, marking a significant leap in China’s interdisciplinary advancements in reproductive medicine and cryobiology.
On May 19, a delegation from the Chinese Training Workshop for Government Officials of Developing Countries visited the exhibition hall of Yinfeng Biological Group's Cryomedicine Research Center. Government officials from multiple countries gained in-depth insights into Yinfeng’s innovative achievements in cryobiomedicine, cell storage, genetic technology, and other fields. They engaged in discussions with the delegation on technology transfer and international cooperation, contributing to the building of a global community with a shared future for humanity.
On the morning of May 17, 2025, an immersive exploration into life sciences and cryomedicine concluded successfully at Jinan Yinfeng Biological Science Park. Hosted by the Shandong Yinfeng Life Science Research Institute, this event offered members a firsthand look into the research base through activities such as ultra-low temperature cryotherapy experiences, brainwave signal acquisition system trials, and expert panel discussions. Participants witnessed the infinite possibilities that cryogenic technology and life sciences hold for humanity.
The international academic platform ScholarGPS recently announced its global lists of Highly Ranked Scholars - Lifetime and Highly Ranked Scholars - Prior 5 Years, recognizing the top 0.05% of scholars across various disciplines. Among the selected Chinese scholars are national-level talents, leading figures in specialized fields, and seasoned academics dedicated to long-term research.
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