Dr. Jia Qu, PhD

Job Position:

· Professor, Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor

· Honorary Chief Dean, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University

· Chief Director, Eye Hospitals Group, Wenzhou Medical University

· Chairman, Eye Valley @China

Institution:

Wenzhou Medical University

Biography

Prof. Jia Qu is an internationally renowned expert in ophthalmology and optometry. He is the Honorary Chief Dean of the Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, and the Chief Director of the Eye Hospitals Group. He also serves as the Chairman of Eye Valley @China. From May 2002 to October 2015, he was the President of Wenzhou Medical University. Prof. Qu has led over 100 research projects, including the national "973" project as Chief Scientist and key projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He has published nearly 300 SCI-indexed papers and holds 50 authorized invention patents. His groundbreaking work has earned him two Second-Class Prizes of the State Scientific and Technological Progress Award, both as first-ranked contributor. In addition to his scientific achievements, Prof. Qu is a highly respected educator. He has authored 21 national guided planning teaching materials, including the award-winning textbook Ophthalmology, which received the First National Excellent Textbook Award. He has also been a three-time recipient of the Second Prize of the National Teaching Achievement Award. Prof. Qu’s contributions have been recognized globally. He received the Eye and Vision Excellence in Leadership Award from the American Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) in 2012 and honorary doctorate degrees from the New England College of Optometry (2002) and the State University of New York (2013).

Research Interests

1. Myopia prevention and control in children and adolescents

2. Development and evaluation of medical devices and drugs for ophthalmic diseases

3. Innovations in optometry and vision science

Key Academic Roles:

· Director, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Optometry, and Vision Science

· Director, National Engineering Research Center for Ophthalmology & Optometry

· Director, NMPA Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Medical Devices and Drugs in Ophthalmic Diseases

· Director, Engineering Technology Center for Myopia Prevention and Control, Ministry of Education

Key Professional Roles:

· Head, National Expert Group on Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Myopia in Children and Adolescents, Ministry of Education

· Member, Clinical Medicine Discipline Evaluation Group, Academic Degrees Committee of the State Council

· Chairman, Ophthalmology and Optometry Committee, Teaching Steering Committee, Ministry of Education

· Vice Chairman, Ophthalmology Society of Chinese Medical Association

· Vice Chairman, Chinese Geriatrics Society (Head of Ophthalmology Branch)

· Executive Director, China Association of Higher Education

· President, Zhejiang Province Association for Higher Education

Awards and Recognition

· Two Second-Class Prizes of the State Scientific and Technological Progress Award (as first-ranked contributor)

· Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation Science and Technology Award

· Tan Jiazhen Life Science Award

· First National Excellent Textbook Award (Ophthalmology)

· Second Prize of the National Teaching Achievement Award (three times)

· Eye and Vision Excellence in Leadership Award (ASCO, 2012)

· Honorary doctorate degrees from New England College of Optometry (2002) and State University of New York (2013)

· Named National Teaching Celebrity, National Model Teacher, and National Excellent Hospital Director