Zhang Ya-Ping

Zhang Ya-Ping is a Professor at the Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and has held numerous leadership roles, including Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2012–present), President of the Genetics Society of China (2013–present), and Honorary President of Yunnan University (2013–present). He completed his B.S. in Biochemistry at Fudan University (1982–1986) and a Ph.D. in Animal Genetics at the Kunming Institute of Zoology, CAS (1986–1991). His research focuses on molecular phylogeny, genome diversity, human evolution, and conservation genetics.

• Key Positions:
• Vice President, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• President, The Genetics Society of China
• Former Director, State Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources and Evolution

He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the National Natural Science Award (Second Class, 2014), TWAS Fellowship (2007), and the Ho Leung Ho Lee Prize (2004). His work integrates genomic approaches to study evolutionary processes and conservation biology.

Zhang has led major initiatives such as the State Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources and Evolution and contributed to international collaborations in biodiversity research. His academic leadership spans roles at institutions like East China Normal University and Yunnan University.