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Richard Thomas Corlett
Life Science
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Yunnan
Language: English, Chinese
Plant Conservation
Biodiversity
Climate Change
Ecology
Tropical Forests
Restoration
Ex-Situ Conservation
Protected Areas
Spatial Planning
Zero Extinction
Areas of Focus
- Plant Conservation
- Climate Change Impact on Biodiversity
Work Experience
- 2012-07 to Present - Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences - Director of the Center for Integrative Conservation, Doctoral Supervisor
- 2008-07 to 2012-07 - National University of Singapore - Professor
- 2006-07 to 2008-07 - University of Hong Kong - Professor
- 1994-07 to 2004-07 - University of Hong Kong - Associate Professor
- 1992-07 to 1994-07 - University of Hong Kong - Senior Lecturer
- 1988-07 to 1992-07 - University of Hong Kong - Lecturer
- 1982-06 to 1987-06 - National University of Singapore - Lecturer
- 1980-05 to 1982-05 - Chiang Mai University, Thailand - Lecturer
Academic Background & Achievements
- 1974-07 to 1980-04 PhD: Australian National University
Publications
- Tropical Rainforests: An Ecological and Biogeographical Comparison, Richard Thomas Corlett, 2011
- The Ecology of Tropical East Asia (second edition), Richard Thomas Corlett, 2014
- Plant Conservation Science and Practice: The Role of Botanic Gardens, Richard Thomas Corlett, 2017
Awards
- China Government Friendship Award (2016): National Level
- Yunnan Province Foreign Expert 'Caiyun Award' (2015): Provincial Level, First Prize
- China **** Award (2012): National Level, First Prize
