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Mark van Loosdrecht教授獲得2020度中國政府友誼獎，但因3年新冠疫情原因而未能頒獎。在2025年1月25日下午國家人力資源和社會保障部舉辦的頒獎儀式上，Mark van Loosdrecht正式被頒授這一獎項，以表彰他30年來與中國學術（北京建筑大學）與技術（首創(chuàng)生態(tài)環(huán)保集團）合作所做出的友誼貢獻。頒獎后，van Loosdrecht教授還專門撰寫了其與中國多年合作的感言——縮縫：加速基礎研究轉化工程實踐（內容附后），他特別以“中—荷未來污水處理研發(fā)中心”為例總結了學術轉化生產力的國際通行做法與其在中國的實踐。頒獎會后van Loosdrecht教授還應中國政府的邀請，特別出席了1月27日上午在人民大會堂舉辦的中國政府春節(jié)團拜會。

Mark van Loosdrecht教授出席春節(jié)團拜會

Mark van Loosdrecht獲獎感言：

縮縫：加速基礎研究轉化工程實踐

——以中—荷研發(fā)中心為例

馬克·梵·洛斯德萊特

能夠參加今天的頒獎儀式我倍感榮幸。非常榮幸能夠在大家的見證下獲得“中國政府友誼獎”，我要向中國及尊敬的各位代表們致以衷心的感謝。這一獎項不僅僅是對我個人努力的認可，更象征著我與眾多中國科研人員和工程師，尤其是和北京建筑大學以及北京首創(chuàng)生態(tài)環(huán)保集團之間的長久友誼和合作。

作為荷蘭代爾夫特理工大學教授，與中國已有30年聯(lián)系并合作，我有幸見證了中國過去30年來的非凡變革。這種快速發(fā)展堪稱奇跡，但也伴隨著挑戰(zhàn)，尤其是環(huán)境問題。然而，中國獨特之處在于勇敢地直面這些挑戰(zhàn)。中國致力于在經濟發(fā)展與環(huán)境保護之間實現(xiàn)平衡，這從其生態(tài)文明建設戰(zhàn)略以及人與自然和諧共生的方針中可見一斑。這些努力體現(xiàn)了中國為可持續(xù)、繁榮的全球文明做貢獻的決心。這一雄心壯志令人深受鼓舞，也頗感欣慰。多年來，我在污水處理領域與中國的合作讓我收獲頗豐，并榮幸地獲得了中國工程院外籍院士、中國政府友誼獎以及北京市長城友誼獎、國際合作中關村獎等榮譽，這是對我們共同使命意義的肯定。

然而，合作不應局限于學術領域。大學在教書育人與基礎研究中扮演著重要角色，但研究的真正價值在于能夠服務于社會并推動社會發(fā)展。發(fā)表科學論文固然重要，但我們的最終目標應是將所獲得的知識轉化為推動可持續(xù)發(fā)展和共同繁榮的工程技術。這一轉化依賴于基礎研究、技術開發(fā)和工程應用三者間無縫銜接。政府、大學和企業(yè)在這一過程中各有分工，發(fā)揮著不同但互補之作用。政府為基礎或學術研究提供基本經費，而企業(yè)對將發(fā)明從實驗室推向實際應用的大力投資則至關重要。各方協(xié)作對于彌合學術發(fā)現(xiàn)與產業(yè)突破之間的差距特別關鍵。

在我與中國合作的30年中，我目睹了中國環(huán)保產業(yè)的蓬勃發(fā)展。這個領域蘊含著巨大的潛力。為支持其進一步發(fā)展，我們于2016年與北京建筑大學和首創(chuàng)環(huán)保集團共同成立了中—荷未來污水處理技術研發(fā)中心。我們合作研發(fā)了具有獨立知識產權的新一代污水處理技術，并將其應用于許多工程項目。我們的工作旨在通過創(chuàng)造新質生產力，推動中國環(huán)保產業(yè)煥發(fā)新機。北京建筑大學加速前瞻原創(chuàng)研究并發(fā)揮基礎性支撐作用，首創(chuàng)環(huán)保集團戰(zhàn)略參與及投資在將創(chuàng)新技術轉化為實際解決方案方面發(fā)揮了決定性作用，推動了好氧顆粒污泥、碳減排、資源與能源回收以及智慧控制等領域的突破。這些努力最終形成了“藍色水工廠”技術框架，體現(xiàn)了生態(tài)循環(huán)原則，成為全球可持續(xù)污水管理之標桿。

國際合作與文化交流在應對全球緊迫挑戰(zhàn)中比以往任何時候都更為重要，相互理解與互學互鑒則顯得前所未有的必要。來自不同文化背景的人們需要攜手合作，共同應對全球環(huán)境問題，為解決這些問題提供有效方案。400年前，中國景德鎮(zhèn)青花瓷工藝跨越重洋傳入荷蘭，啟發(fā)了著名的荷蘭代爾夫特藍瓷誕生，將實用與美麗完美結合。今天，我們通過分享荷蘭水技術與專業(yè)知識，將這種互學互鑒的精神傳承下去。這一現(xiàn)代“藍色”合作，正是學習與交流力量的生動體現(xiàn)。

我堅信，雙邊開放與合作能實現(xiàn)優(yōu)勢互補、互利共贏。在回顧這段共同的旅程時，我深受鼓舞，并愿意將余生致力于推動這些愿景的實現(xiàn)。讓我們攜手應對全球環(huán)境挑戰(zhàn)，共同開創(chuàng)可持續(xù)發(fā)展的未來。

Bridging the Gap: Accelerating Fundamental Research into Practical Impact

Taking the Sino-Dutch R&D Center as an Example

Mark van Loosdrecht

It is a privilege to participate in today’s the ceremony. I stand before you deeply honored to receive the China Government Friendship Award, and I extend my heartfelt gratitude to China and its esteemed representatives. This award is not just a recognition of individual effort, but a symbol of the enduring friendship and collaboration with many researchers and engineers in China – especially with the Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (BUCEA), and the Beijing Capital Eco-Pro Group (BCEPG).

As a professor at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, with a 30-year history of partnership and connection with China, I have had the unique opportunity to witness China’s remarkable transformation over the past three decades. This rapid development is nothing short of extraordinary, though it has not come without challenges – most notably, environmental issues. Yet, what sets China apart is its commitment to addressing these challenges head-on. The country’s dedication to balancing economic growth with environmental protection is evident in its adoption of Ecological Civilization Construction and strategies aimed at fostering harmony between humans and nature. These efforts reflect China’s determination to contribute to a sustainable and prosperous global civilization. It is both inspiring and reassuring to see such ambition in action. My collaboration with China in the field of wastewater treatment has been a deeply rewarding journey. Over the years, my contributions have been recognized with honors such as the title of Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the Chinese Government’s Friendship Award, Beijing’s Great Wall Friendship Award, and Beijing’s Zhongguancun International Cooperation Award. These accolades affirm the significance of our shared mission,

However, collaboration must go beyond academia. While universities play a crucial role in education and fundamental research, the true value of research lies in its ability to create tangible benefits for society. Communicating that research in the form of scientific papers is important, but the ultimate goal should be to transform acquired knowledge into technologies that drive sustainable development and shared prosperity. This transformation depends on a seamless connection between three key elements: research, technology development, and engineering. Governments, universities, and enterprises each have distinct roles to play in this process. Governments provide essential funding for fundamental or academic research, while enterprises are critical for scaling inventions from laboratory to real-world innovations. Collaborations between these entities is essential to bridge the gap between academic discoveries and industrial breakthroughs .

During my 30 years of cooperation with China, I have witnessed the impressive growth of China’s environmental protection industry. This field holds enormous potential, and to support its advancement we founded the Sino-Dutch Future Wastewater Treatment Technology R&D Center in 2016, alongside with Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture and Capital Eco-Pro Group. Together, we developed next-generation wastewater treatment technologies with independent intellectual property rights, applying them in full-scale engineering projects. Our work aims to revitalize China’s environmental protection sector by creating New-Quality Productive Forces. Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture accelerates forward-looking and original research and plays a foundational and supportive role, Capital Eco-Pro Group’s strategic involvement and investments has been pivotal in turning innovative technologies into practical solutions, leading to breakthroughs in areas such as aerobic granular sludge, carbon emission reduction, resource and energy recovery, and intelligent operations. These efforts have culminated in the “Blue Water Factory” technology framework, which embodies ecological recycling principles and sets global benchmark for sustainable wastewater management.

International collaboration and cultural exchange are more important than ever in addressing the world’s pressing challenges. Mutual understanding and learning from one another are more necessary than ever. People from different cultural backgrounds need to join hands to address shared challenges and provide effective solutions to the global environmental problems. Four centuries ago, China’s blue-and-white porcelain technology from Jingdezhen crossed the seas to the Netherlands, inspiring the creation of the famous Delft Blue ceramics in the Netherlands, blending practicality with beauty. Today, we continue this spirit of mutual exchange by sharing Dutch water technologies and expertise with China. This modern “blue” partnership exemplifies the power of learning from one another.

I firmly believe that bilateral openness and collaboration enable complementary strengths and mutual benefits. As I reflect on this shared journey, I am inspired to dedicate the remainder of my life to advancing these ideals. Together, let us tackle global environmental challenges and pave the way for a sustainable future.