With the continuous progress of the times and the rapid development of economy, science and technology play an increasingly important role in the development of comprehensive national strength, so China vigorously develops education. Therefore, China keeps sending students abroad for further study, hoping to learn advanced technology from other countries and make contributions to China's development. But the idea is beautiful, but the reality is not satisfactory. Some students we sent abroad did not return home, but chose to settle in other countries. We used to have such dragons in the crowd, but we stayed in the United States to settle down. He is Gao Huajian, who won the title of "Three Kingdoms and Five Academicians".
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196365438+February, Gao Huajian was born in Chengdu, Sichuan. At that time, China was in the adjustment period of national economy, and slowly resumed development. At the same time, a new storm, the Cultural Revolution, was brewing. But this did not affect Emil Wakin Chau's study heart. On the contrary, he was very studious since he was a child, and he was quick-witted and had the ability to never forget anything. Often called "little prodigy" by relatives and friends.
But he is not proud and studies whenever he has time. He has much more knowledge than his peers, and he has amazing learning talent in mathematics and physics. Therefore, Gao Huajian is not satisfied with the status quo, but constantly surpasses others and is very self-disciplined. As Gao Huajian's parents, they also supported his study very much, so he chose advanced placement study. However, under the background of the times, he failed to pursue further studies.
Finally, the college entrance examination of 10 was interrupted on 1977 and resumed under the reorganization of the Ministry of Education. He was ecstatic as if he saw hope again. He studied hard and prepared for the college entrance examination. 1978, 15 years old, admitted to the Department of Engineering Mechanics of Xi Jiaotong University. But he was not proud because he was admitted to the university at the age of 15, nor was he afraid because he came from a small place and was young. But quickly integrate into university life and explore more knowledge with a more serious attitude.
During his college years, he kept studying, made many like-minded friends and learned a lot of knowledge, and finally graduated from Xi Jiaotong University with excellent results. At this time, he did not stop, but chose to go abroad for further study. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. Through the tutor, Gao Huajian got in touch with the further study program of Harvard University in the United States and got the opportunity to go to Harvard University for further study.
He is still outstanding in the face of outstanding students from all walks of life gathered in world famous schools. In two years, I got a master's degree certificate in engineering science from Harvard. He did not stop studying for further study, but continued to study for a doctorate in principle. You know, in the United States, doctoral degrees adhere to the principle of "lenient entry and strict exit", and graduation is very difficult. Not only should you publish enough articles in designated journals, but you should also have your own independent research results. However, Gao Huajian did not fear or flinch. Instead, he studied deeper and devoted himself to research. In the end, everything paid off. 1988, Gao Huajian successfully obtained a doctorate in engineering from Harvard, an Ivy League school, in half the time of others. At this time, he was only 25 years old and had already obtained a double degree in engineering science from Harvard. He really deserves to be a scientific genius!
Gao Huajian's amazing achievements.
After graduation, Gao Huajian did not choose to go back to China for development, but stayed in Stanford University to teach. Develop constantly in education and enrich yourself. Since 200 1, he has served as professor and director of Max Planck Institute of Metal Materials in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Gao Huajian has won many international awards by virtue of its own strength, such as Rodney Hill Solid Mechanics Award, William praeger Award and Dai Na I Award.
In addition to the Science and Technology Awards, many academic papers published by Gao Huajian are very influential and have been requisitioned many times all over the world. He is a veritable leader in the field of solid mechanics in the world.
At that time, all countries were in the period of scientific and technological development, and the field of solid mechanics studied by Gao Huajian was necessary knowledge for scientific and technological development, involving a wide range of fields. Many countries took a fancy to Gao Huajian's infinite future, wanted him to be used by their own countries, and gave him high treatment in succession. He finally decided to become an American citizen, but he developed not only in the United States, but in many countries.
In June 2006, he served as a tenured professor at Brown University. In China, where science and technology developed rapidly in 2009, Gao Huajian was invited again. This time, Gao Huajian represents Xi Jiaotong University, where he once studied. At this time, he still has a sincere patriotism. After many exchanges and communication, he was appointed honorary president of Xi Jiaotong University. Therefore, 20 15 12 was appointed as a foreign academician of China academy of sciences. 2065438+In May 2008, he was elected as an academician of the American Academy of Sciences. With his own strength, he created the myth of "Three Kingdoms and Five Academicians", which is a once-in-a-lifetime talent.
We don't know why he didn't choose 1988 to return to China. But he still did not forget to repay his motherland, and he supported the development of China in his own unique way. At Brown University, he likes to recruit students from China. Many of his projects have been given to doctors and postdocs in China. More than 20 of them returned to China after graduation and made outstanding contributions in their familiar fields. For example, Dr. Wang Xiang, an outstanding aerospace talent in China, studied under Academician Gao Huajian. Although Gao Huajian was not a citizen of China at this time, he still maintained his patriotism. He still devoted himself to the educational development of China universities and devoted himself to our country in his own way.
Yes, there is more than one way to serve the motherland. Perhaps it is a more optimized way to contribute to China's science and technology with the advanced technology of other countries. It is important that we have a truly patriotic heart, constantly irrigate our dreams with hard sweat, and love what we like in a reasonable and correct way.