1979-now，Second Institute of Oceanograhy, MNR
2013-now，School of Oceanography at SJTU, Strategic Development Advisory Committee

Physical Oceanography, Ocean Ecosystem Dynamics, Ocean Policy Studies

China-Japan Kuroshio Cooperation Study, SOA-JAMSTEC, 1986-1992, Co-Principal Scientist.
Bohai Ecosystem Dynamics and Sustainability Living Resources, NSFC Mega-Project, 1997-2000, Principal Scientist.
Pearl River Estuary Pollution Project, HK Jockey Club Charities Trust, 1999-2001, Science Adviser.
Global Ocean Governance and Ecological Civilization, CCICED, 2017-2020, Chinese Co-Chair.
On the Restoration of Ocean Ecosystems of China's Coastal Seas: Science and Policy Issues, CAS, 2019-2020, Principal Scientist.

Chinese Academy of Sciences --- Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Earth Sciences Division, 1992-1998, 2002-2006
Ocean High Technology Program (863), MOST, Chairman of one of 3 Panels, 1996-2001.
National Key Basic Science Program (973), MOST, Member of the Advisory Panel, 2007-2016
SCIENCE CHINA Earth Sciences --- Associate Editor-in-Chief, 1997-2012
Acta Oceanologica Sinica --- Editor-in-Chief, 1989-1998,
Journal of Oceanography --- Member of the Editorial Board, 1998-2011
Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research/International Council for Science (ICSU/SCOR) --- Co-opted Member of the Executive Committee, 1988-1992
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) --- Fourth Vice-Chairman, 1993-1995; Chairman, 1999-2003

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Member since 1991
Science and Technological Progress Award, State Oceanic Administration, First Prize, 1994
National Science and Technology Progress Award, Second Prize, 1996
The World Academy of Sciences, Member since 1994
Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Foreign Member since 1999
Zhejiang Science and Technology Award, First Prize, 2003
HLHL Achievement Prize, 2003