Jin-xing Yao

Background

Yao, Jin-xing was born on March 19, 1939 in Shanghai, China. Son of Zhao-zhen and Jin-lian (Fan) Yao.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Nanjing U., 1964.

Career

Research assistant, Purple Mountain Observatory, Nanjing, 1977-1984; associate professor astronomy, Purple Mountain Observatory, Nanjing, since 1985.

Achievements

• Jin-xing Yao has been listed as a noteworthy Solar radio astronomer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Purple Mountain Observatory, Chinese Astronomical Society, International Astronomical Union.

• Purple Mountain Observatory

• Chinese Astronomical Society

• International Astronomical Union.

Connections

Married Xiao-ling Yu, February 9, 1973 (deceased April 1990). 1 child, Yao Xi-yun.