ABOUT PKUIOR

PEKING UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF OCEAN RESEARCH

Established in 2013, the Institute of Ocean Research of Peking University (PKUIOR) is an interdisciplinary scientific research platform. The Institute focuses on studying the ocean by taking advantages of Peking University’s wide range of disciplines and research strengths in the fields of humanities and social sciences, science and engineering, and medicine. The research directions of the Institute include but not limited to marine science (physical oceanography, marine biochemistry, marine geology), marine engineer and technology, marine resources, marine governance and law, marine strategy and culture, etc.

As an ocean platform, the Institute is aimed to facilitate comprehensive and interdisciplinary oceanographic research with the characteristics of Peking University, cultivate the leading marine scientists with global competence, promote the development of cross-disciplines related to the ocean, create world class research, so as to contribute to the country and the world in terms of academic achievements and marine undertakings.