China Vitae

Biography

Wu Dechang, male, Han nationality, is a native of Beijing. He was born in 1927 and graduated from Beijing University in 1949. Wu studied in the former Soviet Union from 1956 to 1957.

Considered one of the founders of radiation toxicology in China, Wu helped establish the first toxicology lab in the country. His radioactive fission injuries research is credited for important contributions to medical practices.

Wu later participated in creating safety decision-making regulations for nuclear facilities at nuclear power stations. As a result of all of his work, Wu has won more than ten scientific awards – among them the First Prize of Huaguang Science and Technology Fund (1995) and the Prize for Outstanding Contributions (1991).

Wu was elected as an academician to the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 1994. He holds the chief director position at the China Toxicologist Society and served the Chinese government as a deputy representative at the atomic radiation effectiveness science committee under the United Nations.