Universiade Torchbearer Yan Jinxiu: Hope to inspire more people to participate in scientific research industry | Torch | Universiade
Chen Ke Technology Daily Intern Journalist Li Zhaoyu
On July 20th, the fourth day of the torch relay at the Chengdu Station of the Universiade arrived as scheduled. The torch relay event was held at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Sichuan Conservatory of Music, Southwest University of Petroleum, Xihua University, and Sichuan Vocational and Technical College of Architecture. Yan Jinxiu, Chairman of the 16th International Tunneling Association and China Railway Tunnel Expert, participated in the torch relay as a torchbearer.
Yan Jinxiu holds various titles, including the 5th Zhan Tianyou Railway Science and Technology Talent, "National March 8th Red Flag Bearer," "Most Beautiful Railway Science and Technology Worker," "National May 1st Labor Medal," and "Outstanding Communist Party Member of Central Enterprises.".
Yan Jinxiu is also the first tunnel expert from China and the first female chairman in the history of the International Tunnel and Underground Space Association.
At the event site of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Yan Jinxiu, as the third torchbearer, lit the torch in her hand.
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"As a tunnel research worker, I am honored to be a torchbearer for the Universiade. This is not only my personal honor, but also the honor of countless colleagues who have silently contributed." Yan Jinxiu said that the torch relay is a symbol of unity, friendship, and the inheritance of strength. I hope that through the torch relay activity, we can showcase the style of our country's science and technology workers, inspire more people to participate in scientific research work, and explore our own potential.
Yan Jinxiu said that in recent years, she has led a research team to propose and cultivate three innovative points in hard rock tunnel single-layer lining, steel fiber concrete pipe segment technology, and spray waterproofing technology to address prominent issues in tunnel construction. She has conducted systematic research from theoretical analysis, design methods, and construction techniques, serving the high-quality development of Chinese tunnels and contributing to the self-reliance and self-improvement of higher level technology.
A total of 155 torchbearers participated in the torch relay event at the Universiade, all of whom were typical representatives of various industries, including those from the fields of economy, sports, technology, rural areas, law, education, transportation, etc.
Yan Jinxiu participated in the torch relay. Respondents provide pictures