Professor Baocheng Yang is Executive Director and President of Huanghe Science and Technology University, where he leads higher education, research and institutional development. His academic background includes study at Peking University, the University of Connecticut and the University of Virginia. An experienced researcher and academic leader, he has published more than 240 academic papers, obtained 24 invention patents and led major research programmes. His work focuses on scientific innovation, research development and higher education. He brings experience connecting academic leadership, technological progress and the development of research institutions.