Li Jing, born in Chongqing in May 1972, is a Chinese astronomer and a member of Jiusan Society. He is a second-level researcher at the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the chief scientist of the Radio Astronomy Research Department, and the chief scientist of FAST (China Sky Eye).
Li Jing has a deep research background and rich practical experience in the field of radio astronomy, especially in the field of fast radio bursts (FRBs).
Personal Experience:
May 1972: Born in Chongqing.
2002: Ph.D. from Cornell University.
After graduation, he joined the Harvard-Smithsonson Center for Astrophysics and worked as a researcher at NASA and the California Institute of Technology.
2008: Employed as a part-time FAST project scientist by the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
2012: Returned to China, joined the National Astronomical Observatories, and participated in the construction of FAST.
2017: Became the Deputy Chief Engineer of the FAST project.
2018: Took over as Chief Scientist of FAST.
Social Appointments:
Second-level researcher at the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chief Scientist of FAST (China Sky Eye).
Chief Scientist of the Radio Astronomy Research Division.
Main Achievements:
Breakthroughs have been made in the field of radio astronomy, especially in the study of fast radio bursts (FRBs).
He led the team to detect thousands of fast radio bursts (FRB121102) and the continuously active repetitive fast radio burst (FRB 20190520b) using FAST.
He has published important research results on fast radio bursts, which have been selected as one of the top ten scientific advances in China for two consecutive years.
Awards:
2010: For his contribution to the Herschel Telescope, the world's largest space telescope, he won the NASA Outstanding Team Award, becoming the only Chinese scientist among the team award winners.
2023: Awarded the 3rd National Innovation Competition Award.
Social Contribution:
Li's work has promoted China's international standing in the field of radio astronomy, especially its leading role in the FAST project, which has made China leap to the top tier in the international arena in this frontier field.
His research results not only enrich mankind's understanding of the universe, but also provide new directions and methods for future astronomical observation and research.
Character evaluation:
Li Jing is considered a scientist with great vision and leadership, and his work has not only had a profound impact on the academic community, but also contributed to the improvement of scientific literacy among the public.
He has been praised for his team management and leadership style, encouraging team members to explore freely and nurturing young scientists.
Li's love of basic research and curiosity about the unknown, as well as his deep understanding of the "utilitarian" nature of scientific research, have set an example for the Chinese scientific community.