Prof. Dr. Fa-Cheng Yi is a Professor at the School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology. He completed his PhD studies in Mineralogy at China University of Geosciences in 1991. He enjoys the special government allowance of the State Council from 2008. In addition, he is a member of the Specialized Committee on Comprehensive Utilization of Mines of the Chinese Geological Society and the Specialized Committee on Nonmetallic Mining of the Chinese Geological Society. His research interests include nuclear waste treatment and disposal materials; environmental assessment and management of nuclear pollution; geology and geochemistry of mineral deposits; mineral resources development and utilization; geological hazards and prevention.