Professor Fan Yubo from Beihang University was elected a 2020 Fellow of Biomaterials Science and Engineering (FBSE) in the 11th World Biomaterials Congress held online on December 11.

Started in 1980, the congress is held every four years and regarded as the “Olympic Games” in the field of biomaterials. During the congress, FBSE is recommended by biomaterials societies in various countries and selected by world's top experts. All the candidates are scientists with outstanding academic status and great achievements in the field of biomaterials science and engineering.

Despite disruptions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reported that over 2,500 people have registered for and participated in this congress. Among them, nearly 150 people come from China. The conference covers plenary sessions, special symposiums, YSF general assembly, workshops, etc.

Reported by Chen Xingzhi

Reviewed by Fan Yubo

Edited by Jia Aiping

Translated by Zheng Quan