Hailiang DONG is 2024 IMA medalist.

Hailiang Dong is a Prof. of China University of Geosciences, Beijing (China).

Hailiang Dong has made groundbreaking and transformative contributions at the intersection of mineralogy and microbiology, particularly in the study of microbe-mineral interactions. His pioneering research has revolutionized the field of geomicrobiology through the use of rigorous experimental and analytical methods. His original discoveries include the role of microbial iron redox reactions in the formation of biogenic minerals as well as the measurement of the deepest known microbial communities on Earth through a dedicated deep drilling program. Prof. Dong has an exemplary and sustained record of contributions to academic societies, funding agencies, and research networks, including mentoring many cohorts of young scientists.

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