Honorary Life Fellows
The INQUA Honorary Fellows are distinguished scientists recognized for their exceptional contributions to the field of Quaternary science and their service to the International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA). This prestigious medals celebrates their impact on advancing research, fostering collaboration, and shaping our understanding of Earth’s history during the Quaternary period. Discover more about the remarkable individuals whose contributions have profoundly shaped the scientific community.
The Honorary Life Fellows elected at the XXI INQUA Congress in Rome, Italy, July 2023
- Allan Ashworth (USA)
- Akira Ono (Japan)
- Dahe Qin (China)
- Mauro Coltorti (Italy)
- Rivka Amit (Israel)
The Honorary Life Fellows elected at the XX INQUA
Congress in Dublin, Ireland, July 2019
- Margaret Avery (South Africa)
- Allan Chivas (Australia)
- Hisao Kumai (Japan)
- Jiaqi Liu (China)
- Giuseppe Orombelli (Italy)
- Yong-Ahn Park (South Korea)
- Christian Schlüchter (Switzerland)
Explore the list of past recipients
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