Dutch geologist trains local talents

Editor's Note: On Jan 9, the central government presented the State scientific and technological awards. Seven foreign scientists and one overseas organization won the International Science and Technology Cooperation Award. China Daily interviewed some of award winners.

Niek Rengers, an engineering geologist from the Netherlands, has collaborated with Chinese geologists for the past decade, developing a prevention and control system to evaluate geological hazards in China.

Rengers won an International Science and Technology Cooperation Award on Jan 9, given by the Chinese government to honor his contribution to China's geological hazard prevention and youth training.