AN honorary graduate from the University of Bradford has been handed a prestigious award for his decades-long association with another country.
Professor Roger Falconer, of Ilkley, received the Chinese Government Friendship Award and Medal, which is the highest honour given to foreign experts who have "made contributions to China's modernisation drive."
He has worked with a number of universities and institutions in China since the 1980s on water-based projects.
Professor Falconer, who was awarded his honorary Doctor of Engineering degree from the University of Bradford in December 2022, says he was delighted and honoured to receive the prizes during a visit to China in the summer.
He said: “I have benefitted immensely from collaborating with Chinese scholars and practitioners since 1981.
“I first started collaborating with China through Tongji University and have since worked with several leading universities and government institutes.
“Through these collaborations and Honorary Professor appointments at several universities and institutes, I have had the opportunity of co-authoring over 120 journal publications with Chinese scholars.”
Professor Falconer was previously associated with the University of Bradford for 11 years from 1986, in roles which included Professor of Water Engineering and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering from 1993.
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