Phil S. Baran, Member of the National Academy of Sciences, United States, came to support Shouxin and served as a research and development consultant

On October 21, 2024, Guangdong Shouxin Environmental Protection welcomed the visit of Academician Phil S. Baran from the National Academy of Sciences, USA. The two parties had in-depth discussions on cutting-edge technologies and research and development directions in the field of environmental protection. It was announced that Academician Phil S. Baran would officially serve as the R&D advisor to Shouxin Environmental Protection. This marks a significant breakthrough in Shouxin Environmental Protection's international scientific and technological cooperation, providing strong research support for the company’s technological innovation and aiding Shouxin Environmental Protection’s global strategic development.

Academician Phil S. Baran is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, USA, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University, and a professor at Scripps Research Institute. He is a globally recognized top expert in chemical synthesis. Having studied under Nobel laureate E. J. Corey, he is hailed as a "scientist 20 years ahead of his peers" among the post-75 generation. In the field of chemical synthesis, Academician Phil S. Baran has achieved breakthrough accomplishments, including the first synthesis of the complex compound Palau'amine and the development of innovative methods such as C-H bond functionalization. For his outstanding contributions, he was awarded the MacArthur "Genius Grant" and is a leading authority in the global organic chemistry field.

During this visit, Academician Phil S. Baran toured Shouxin Environmental Protection’s CNAS laboratory and highly praised the company’s outstanding performance in the stability of its polyacrylamide products. He appreciated how Shouxin, through innovative R&D, strict production supervision, and quality control, has built an innovative system that exceeds traditional models, ensuring product consistency and reliability. Academician Baran likened this achievement to the "Nike model" in the U.S., explaining that the consistency of Nike’s shoe quality is the result of a similar approach.

At the signing ceremony, Academician Phil S. Baran presented Shouxin Environmental Protection with a plaque reading "Phil S. Baran Academic Advisor Partner." Chairman Liu then presented Academician Baran with an appointment letter, officially appointing him as the company's R&D advisor. He will provide cutting-edge scientific guidance to the R&D team and help drive the implementation of innovative technologies. As a symbol of the collaboration, Academician Baran signed a message for Shouxin Environmental Protection and presented a signed copy of his academic work The Portable Chemist's Consultant. During a subsequent technical exchange meeting, Academician Baran highly praised Shouxin’s achievements in R&D synthesis technology and product stability. He shared his latest research findings and innovative methods, offering frontier suggestions for optimizing future synthetic pathways and controlling molecular structures, providing Shouxin Environmental Protection with new directions for R&D and helping advance key technological innovations. Academician Baran also expressed his intention to regularly engage in deep exchanges and guidance with the Shouxin team to help further enhance the company’s innovative R&D capabilities.

The involvement of Academician Phil S. Baran brings top-tier international scientific perspectives to Shouxin Environmental Protection, further strengthening the company’s motivation for independent innovation. In the future, Shouxin Environmental Protection will continue to adhere to its mission of "developing more, more stable, and more suitable polyacrylamide models for global users," enhance R&D capabilities, and provide high-quality solutions to global customers.