Pioneers in the Field of Study of Chinese Metallurgy History(III)——Creation and Development of Institute of His University of Science and Technology tory of Metallurgy and Materials Beijing 1974-2004

The Institute of History of Metallurgy and Materials in University of Science and Technology Beijing, one of the earliest institutes making a specialized study of history of science and technology, has gained a series of groundbreaking achievements in the field of Chinese archaeometallurgy.The paper traces the early creation and development of this institute, through interviews with Professor Qiu Liang-hui who is one of the early founders of the research institute.