Chapter 269 Zhang Wei’s Card
Professor Du Jiahai took the revised project application form and found Fang Shaoyun, the director of the Department of Physics.
"Director, I have made a new project application, and I would like you to take a look at it first." Du Jiahai handed over the project application.
“Have you thought of a new topic so quickly?” Professor Fang showed a suspicious expression.
The new topic is not Chinese cabbage, even Koreans can afford it.
Especially for scholars at this level, if they want to start a new topic, various preliminary research and demonstrations are definitely indispensable.
Du Jiahai had just been dropped from a project. Logically speaking, it was impossible to complete the research and demonstration of the new project so quickly, let alone submit the project application so quickly.
"The quality of the topic that I came up with so quickly is probably not very high. I probably used it to make up the numbers because the deadline was coming soon!" Professor Fang complained in his heart while taking over the topic plan. .
Then he looked at the title and was shocked.
“Research on the Hall effect and the quantum anomalous Hall effect of graphene? If I remember correctly, Du Jiahai’s previous rejected project seemed to be the quantum anomalous Hall effect!
What is going on? Can I reapply for a project that has been rejected? Since this topic has been eliminated, it is impossible to pass the application again, at least not this year.
Du Jiahai has been working in the Chinese Academy of Sciences for so many years and has done several projects. It is impossible that he does not even understand this principle! Having said that, is this research on the Hall effect of graphene a newly added topic based on the original one?
The subject of the quantum anomalous Hall effect is already big enough. If more are added, it will be even more impossible to pass! What is going on in Du Jiahai's mind?
In order to pass the application, others are trying to delete the content and reduce the need for scientific research funds. But he is not only not reducing the content of the subject, but also increasing it. Is this deliberately causing trouble? "
Thinking of this, Professor Fang's face couldn't help but darken, and he said: "Jiahai, if I read it correctly, you have increased the subject content, right? ”
"Yes, the main reason is to increase the research on the graphene Hall effect." Du Jiahai nodded.
"Jiahai, don't you understand why the topic you applied for before was not passed? The topic of quantum anomalous Hall effect is too big and requires a long time and high investment. There is no country for this kind of project It is impossible to apply for special support.
So you should reduce the content of the project, for example, set a phased goal that can be achieved within one year, so that the project can be passed. But you don't reduce it. The counter-gift will definitely fail, so I don’t think there’s any need to submit it.”
“Director, don’t jump to conclusions yet, just take a look at the project applicant first,” Du Jiahai said quickly.
"Project applicant. Isn't it you!" Professor Fang opened the first page and looked at the column for project applicants, his expression changed again.
"Zhang Wei! Is this the Zhang Wei we all know?" Professor Fang asked immediately.
“Apart from him, there is no other Zhang Wei who can do this kind of subject.” Du Jiahai said proudly.
“What’s going on? How did Zhang Wei get involved in this subject?”
“Teacher Zhang Wei learned that I was going to do research on the quantum anomalous Hall effect. He was more interested in the Hall effect, so he came to me and wanted to add research on the Hall effect of graphene to my project."
Professor Fang glared at Du Jiahai, full of doubts. Said: "If Zhang Wei wants to study the Hall effect of graphene, he can apply for a project by himself. Why do he have to come to your place to join in the fun?"
"He doesn't have that much time!"
"Tell the truth!" Professor Fang snorted coldly.
"Haha..." Du Jiahai smiled awkwardly, and then said; "Don't get me wrong, I don't have money to bribe Zhang Wei."
"Then why does this kid help you? I have known Zhang Wei for almost four years. From what I know about him, this guy can’t afford to do anything early!”
“Zhang Wei is not helping me, but thanks to Chen Ming. I accepted Chen Ming as a graduate student, so I can follow him!”
Du Jiahai told Professor Fang that Zhang Wei came to him and asked Chen Ming to be responsible for the research on the graphene Hall effect.
"Having said that, I think Zhang Wei is quite loyal. He is willing to spend such a high price to help his roommate. This is really treating his roommate as a brother. By the way, Chen Ming and Zhang Wei is from a dormitory, do you know that?”
“Nonsense, how could I not know! When Zhang Wei entered the laboratory in violation of regulations, he took Chen Ming with him. Zhang Wei was expelled, and Chen Ming was also going to be expelled, but I saved him. You hadn't come to Tsinghua University at that time," Professor Fang explained.
"Professor Fang, are you kidding? Zhang Wei discovered graphene and was fired?" Du Jiahai seemed to have heard a joke.
"Otherwise Chen Ming would have been admitted to graduate school, and Zhang Wei would still be in his sophomore year! It's because he dropped out of school twice and was a freshman for three consecutive years. You've only been here for two years, what happened three years ago , it’s normal that you don’t know.”
Professor Fang smiled bitterly and shook his head, then said: "This matter is a bit complicated to explain. Please wait a moment. I will call Zhang Wei to find out the specific situation!"
After a while, Professor Fang returned. Here, the whole face smiles like a flower.
"Director, how are you? Have you confirmed it?" Du Jiahai asked eagerly.
"Since this is the topic Zhang Wei applied for, there will definitely be no problem in getting it approved. I will submit the topic application soon. Professor Du, just go back and wait for the news!" Professor Fang said. .
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The project application form was quickly sent to Principal Gu. When Principal Gu saw Zhang Wei's name, he couldn't hide his excitement.
"Zhang Wei is going to do a new subject again! It's great! Ever since he clamored to study economics, it has been almost a year since he entered the laboratory! I heard that Director Meng Heming of the Department of Biology went there in person Please, he was prevaricating.
I am really worried that such a talented scientist will lose interest in scientific research and stay away from the laboratory. This is not only a loss for our university, but also for the country. The loss is a loss for all mankind!”
“Principal, I know you cherish talents, but you are going too far!” Fang Shaoyun said and glanced at Principal Gu secretly. The principal's expression was very natural, and there was no embarrassment at all about bragging.
Then Fang Shaoyun continued: "Principal, Zhang Wei has actually made scientific research achievements this year. Didn't he discover the asteroid Gillis 581C! It's in the Astrophysics Center of our physics department."
Professor Fang emphasized the words "Department of Physics" in particular, as if to remind him that what Zhang Wei was doing this time was a topic in the Department of Physics.
Principal Gu understood Professor Fang’s intention, and he said with a smile: “Okay, I don’t need to remind you, I also know that the results produced this time are the credit of your physics department!”
The project application has not been submitted yet, and Principal Gu has already acquiesced that this project will produce results simply because the applicant is Zhang Wei.
Not only Principal Gu, but the entire Tsinghua University blindly trusts Zhang Wei, believing that as long as it is a subject he tackles, he will definitely produce great results.
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In a large conference room, nearly twenty experts and scholars gathered together. They are all members of the Scientific Research Fund Approval Committee, responsible for approving the submitted projects.
The expert group will discuss each topic, mainly focusing on the five aspects of the scientific research project: its significance, innovation, research direction, expected results, and funding budget, and then review and score the project.
The ones with the highest scores will be directly allocated funds, the ones with the middle scores will enter the pending stage and then be discussed, or the applicants will be asked to modify their plans before discussion. The batch with the lowest scores will be eliminated directly.
“The next topic is a scientific research project declared by Tsinghua University, which is the research on the Hall effect of graphene and the research on the quantum anomalous Hall effect.” As the leader in charge of presiding over the meeting finished speaking, the experts had already opened the door Application form for this topic.
“Didn’t you apply for the topic of Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect Research once before? I also participated in that review meeting. I remember that we discussed at the time that this topic was expensive, time-consuming, and there were too many Uncertainty, so the score is very low and I failed," one of the experts wearing glasses said.
"Mr. Zhang, look at the application form again. It's different this time. Not only is there research on the quantum anomalous Hall effect, there's also research on the Hall effect of graphene!"
"An additional addition? The original Research on the quantum anomalous Hall effect is already very expensive and time-consuming. Adding other projects would cost more and take longer!”
“Not only are there additional projects, but also more time-consuming! Someone! Look, the project applicant is Zhang Wei!" someone reminded.
"Zhang Wei? The one who shouted Zhang Wei couldn't be the Zhang Wei, right?"
"The one who made the genetic scissors?"
"The one who made induced pluripotent stem cells?"
Two people asked at the same time.
These are also two of Zhang Wei's most famous scientific research achievements. As for nucleoside modification technology, since the MRNA vaccine has not yet been developed, this technology has not been taken seriously by the academic community. "There is an applicant on the third page. It is really the Zhang Wei you are talking about. Isn't he a biologist? How did he start studying physics?"
"Have you forgotten? He was the first to make graphene! So he studied physics first and then switched to biology.”
"Oh, you're right, it's written on your resume. Huh? He was the one who won the Fields Medal a few days ago. I thought they had the same name before!"
"He is very interested in astrophysics. There is also research. The second earth mentioned in the newspaper a few days ago was also discovered."
"This Professor Zhang is amazing. He is proficient in physics, biology and mathematics at a young age! Do you know if he is married?"
"Damn it, Lao Wu, you have taken a fancy to him and want him to be your son-in-law?"
"I do, just because I'm afraid that others will see it. Not with my girl.”
"Old Wu, isn't your daughter studying at Yale University? Don't you plan to stay in the United States after graduation? Do you want to return to China for development?"
Seeing Zhang Wei's brilliant resume, the review meeting instantly turned into a tea party. No one discussed the content of the topic. Instead, they all talked about Zhang Wei's glorious deeds, and then spread all kinds of gossip.
The leader in charge of presiding over the meeting saw that something was wrong and quickly coughed to signal everyone to be quiet.
"Experts, how about we discuss the content of this topic first? Mr. Zhang, you are highly respected, why don't you talk about your opinions first?"
Seeing the host call on himself, Zhang The old man had no choice but to say: "In recent years, the physical properties of graphene have been gradually studied. It is obvious that this new material has huge potential and possibility.
As far as I know, our research institution is trying to make breakthroughs in high-precision sensors. If the Hall effect of graphene can be confirmed, it can be used in the development of high-precision sensors and conversion devices, which will inevitably promote the development of electronic devices in our country. develop! "
Another person immediately took over: "Let me add a few words. If the quantum effects of graphene, especially the fractional quantum effects, can be confirmed, it will provide new feasibility for realizing quantum computing.
Based on the physical properties of graphene, if certain quantum Hall states in graphene are highly resistant to perturbations, it means that qubits based on these states may have lower decoherence , helping to achieve more stable and reliable quantum computing. ”
“Graphene has high conductivity, which makes graphene potentially useful in the field of biological detection. If the Hall effect of graphene is confirmed, it can be used to detect molecules, cell activity, etc. Bioinformatics provides new tools for biomedical research and clinical diagnosis. ”
The scholars on site began to express their opinions, all of which were elaborating on the significance and expected results of this scientific research project, and nothing else was discussed.
It was the first time for the leader in charge of the meeting to see this situation. After everyone had finished speaking, he hesitated for more than ten seconds before asking, "Experts, regarding the innovation and research direction of this project, Do you have any opinions? ”
Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, but no one said anything.
"Mr. Zhang, you are an authority in physics. Why don't you say a few words first?" The host began to call Mr. Zhang's name again.
However, this time, Mr. Zhang shook his head: "As for graphene, Zhang Wei, the applicant for this project, is the authority. He is the one who created graphene. In the process of studying graphene , which direction should be researched and what innovations should be carried out, we must respect Zhang Wei’s opinion.”
“Yes, Mr. Zhang is right!”
"After all, graphene is a new material that still needs extensive exploration. As the inventor of graphene, Zhang Wei must know more about this. We still have to learn more from Zhang Wei!"
Everyone expressed their support.
The leader who presided over the meeting was speechless. He asked you to give your opinions on the project. It would be better for you. This is the rhythm of coming to the applicant for apprenticeship!
Everyone also had innocent expressions on their faces. The inventor of graphene wants to conduct research on graphene. Whose turn is it for us to give our opinions?
This is like a Confucian debate, but the other party is Confucius. I said "Master said", but before I finished speaking, the other person said directly, "I never said this!" Confucius said, "I can't go on anymore." How can this sutra be argued?
"What about the funding budget? This topic requires a lot of funding budget! This does not involve academics. If you have any opinions, feel free to ask!" the host continued.
Before the host called the name, Mr. Zhang took the lead and said this time: "I have no objection to the funding!"
"I have no objection either!" another person said.
“For such a big project, I don’t know if the funds are enough! Do you want to add more?”
“If the funds are not enough, Zhang Wei will definitely apply again and add more when the time comes. It’s not too late!”
Seeing this scene, the host was immediately dumbfounded.
In the previous project review meeting, the opinion of the expert group was to cut funding in various ways, including a 20% discount on the minimum guarantee. Today, he even asked if the funds are enough. The sun is rising in the west?
Seeing the host's expression, Mr. Zhang, who was closest to him, kindly reminded: "This Zhang Wei is different from others. His funds cannot be deducted even by a penny! You know Why?”
“Why?” the host asked in confusion.
"The last one who had his funds blocked was released from the Discipline Inspection Commission in less than a month." Mr. Zhang said in a low voice.
The host was stunned and did not react immediately.
Zhang Laoze continued: "In less than a month, the process of the Discipline Inspection Commission was completed and handed over directly to the Procuratorate."
......
Du Jiahai just walked up to the stairs. When he heard the words "Professor Du is here", a group of people rushed over and surrounded Du Jiahai.
Du Jiahai had never seen this formation before, and he was immediately jumped. When he took a closer look, he saw that the people gathered around him were all graduate students from the physics department, and they all looked familiar.
"Professor Du, is there still a shortage of people in your research group?"
"Professor Du, let me join your research group!"
"Professor Du, I am Du Qiunan, a second-year graduate student. We are from the same family! I am proficient in various experimental operations! Just accept me!"
"I am Zhou Xiaosong from Boyi. This is my resume, which contains the projects I have done before. ."
"I have done research on the Hall effect before!"
"I can endure hardship the most, let me join your research group, you can treat me like a slave!"
"Professor Du, not only can I endure hardship, but I can also stay up late. As soon as I enter the laboratory, I'm not a human, I'm a cow and a horse!"
Du Jiahai was a little overwhelmed by this scene.
"Quiet, everyone! Listen to me." He shouted, and the surrounding students immediately fell silent.
“Give way first, they are so tight, I can’t breathe!” Professor Du asked everyone to step back first, took a few breaths of air, and then asked: “Why do you want to Join my research group?”
"I have always admired you and want to learn from you!" one of them said immediately.
"In doing scientific research, you must be honest. I don't want dishonest people!" Doctor Du Jiahai snorted coldly.
As soon as these words came out, someone immediately said bluntly: "Didn't you collaborate with Teacher Zhang Wei on a project? The topic studied by Teacher Zhang Wei will definitely produce great results!"
"I bet you are here for Zhang Wei!" Du Jiahai breathed a sigh of relief, but felt a little disappointed.
“The master’s degree brothers and sisters who worked on the project with Teacher Zhang Wei before have all secured their Ph.D., and a few of them have received offers from American universities!”
"A senior fellow with a Ph.D. who was doing research with Teacher Zhang Wei went to teach in a 985 university in the south because he was the second author on the paper. He was promoted to associate professor in an unusual way. I heard that it has entered the public notice period!"
< br>“I also heard that there is a senior student who did not continue to study for a Ph.D., but went to work as a research fellow in a pharmaceutical company. Her first year’s annual salary was 300,000 yuan!”
Looking at Du Jiahai finally felt the expectant looks from the people around him. It turned out that this was Zhang Wei's card!
(End of this chapter)