Dr. Yang Yi to head Asian Fisheries Society
Congratulations to Dr. Yang Yi, Coordinator of Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AARM) FoS/SERD for being elected as the President of the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) for a three year term, starting Nov 2007. The election was conducted by the AFS councilors during the 30th council meeting held in Bangalore, India on 7-8 Nov 2005.
The recognition by this society formed in 1984 - with over 2,800 scientists from 75 countries and territories - is a testimony of his dedicated service.
The AFS is a professional society of aquaculture and fisheries experts, whose secretariat is based in Quezon City, Philippines.
The AIT community extends best wishes to Dr. Yang Yi for continued success in his professional career.