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Biography
Zhao Pengda, male, Manchu nationality, is a native of Qingyuan, Liaoning Province. He graduated from Beijing University in 1952 and received an associate doctorate from the Soviet Union Moscow Geological Surveys College in 1958.
Zhao Pengda has researched the application of mathematic models in minerals reconnaissance. He set up the quantitative forecasting theory and method system for minerals resources. With regard to the quantitative prediction of mineralizing of Ningwu, Gejiu, Tongling and Sinkiang, among others, in different scales, he established the new subject of "ore deposit statistical prediction". In 1978, Zhao created the courses of "mathematics geology" and "ore deposit statistical prediction" and trained about 40 postgraduate students.
In 1992 Zhao received the top prize of the International Mathematics Geology Association for his experience and contributions as a "researcher, educator and guide in the mathematics geology field."
