Engineer and computer scientist win city's top science prizes

Dynamic machine engineer Jin Donghan and computer scientist He Jifeng were honored with the city's highest science awards.

At the Shanghai Science and Technology Awards, Shanghai's Party Secretary Han Zheng presented the prizes to the two scientists on Tuesday for their contributions to the country's development of science and technology.

The 53-year-old Jin is the president of Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute. He and his research team developed the country’s first thermal engine for military use.

The 70-year-old He, director of East China Normal University's Software Engineering Institute, has helped develop China's auto and aeronautics industries through his creation of highly reliable software.

Shanghai's science and technology awards are given every two years. This year, 298 scientific projects and people received prizes, according to the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission.