He was admitted to Xi'an Jiaotong University at the age of 15 and entered Harvard at the age of 19. However, after studying abroad, he chose to become an American citizen, focusing on research and winning many honors.
He is Gao Huajian, an American scientist born in Chengdu. He chose the United States when China, the United States and Germany extended an olive branch, but after his outstanding achievements, he gave many lectures in China and made significant contributions to the development of mechanics and nanotechnology in China.
How did he work for China? What kind of story is hidden behind him?
Gao Huajian was born in Sichuan in 1963, his family was not wealthy, and his parents were ordinary workers. Despite living in a difficult environment, Gao Huajian continued to accumulate knowledge with his outstanding talent and love for physics knowledge, and grew into a young man with outstanding achievements in the field of physics.
The news of the resumption of the college entrance examination system in 1977 excited countless intellectual youth, and also infected Gao Huajian, who was only 15 years old, and he did not hesitate to sign up for the college entrance examination.
After unremitting efforts, Gao Huajian was admitted to Xi'an Jiaotong University with excellent results. After graduation, he is determined to travel far away, hoping to go abroad for further studies and absorb a broader range of academic nutrients.
Along the way, many of the world's top universities have sent him invitations to join their family. After careful consideration, he finally chose Harvard University in the United States, a temple that gathers cutting-edge talents from all over the world.
Despite such an elite environment, Gao Huajian's talent has always shined, and his results have always been among the best, and he has been highly praised by the school and teachers. After two years of study, he successfully earned a master's degree from Harvard University, and four years later, he received his Ph.D. with honors.
Gao Huajian's life can be said to have been smooth sailing, with his extraordinary talent and diligence in his studies, he has been the object of competition from many well-known universities, and has an unparalleled right to choose.
After the end of World War II, countries around the world are actively developing and competing for talents, science and technology are known as the policy of strengthening the country, and an outstanding scientific research talent is very important to the country. It is the period when China is fully committed to scientific and technological research and development, and the cultivation and absorption of talents is more urgent than that of any other country.
However, because China still lags behind the United States in various levels and the conditions provided are not as rich as those in the United States, more and more Chinese scholars choose to settle in the United States after completing their studies in pursuit of a higher quality of life.
On the road to study, Gao Huajian has won the recognition of the global academic community with his in-depth research and outstanding contributions to nanotechnology. He is regarded as a leader in his field of research in a wide range of fields, especially in nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology has a promising application and plays a vital role in many industries such as microelectronics, computers, medical aviation, etc.
After much deliberation, Gao Huajian decided to stay in the United States, where he had lived for several years, and successfully became an American citizen. At the age of 32, he became an associate professor at Stanford University, where he dedicated himself to his work, not only improving his teaching, but also staying active in his professional field.
Through his unremitting efforts, his knowledge of physics and nanotechnology continued to accumulate, and he was named a full professor a few years later.
After several years of studying in the United States, Gao Huajian gradually realized that this land could no longer provide him with a higher scientific research environment, nor could it provide him with the possibility of further development.
In order to focus on his professional development and take it to new heights, he decided to study in Germany. Surprisingly, however, he was not swayed by the favourable treatment of other countries**, nor did he choose to continue his studies in the United States or Germany, but instead set his sights on his native China.
Gao Huajian actively participates in China's scientific research work, promotes technological innovation and progress, and achieves a significant leap. Although he chose to develop in the United States, his heart has always been concerned about his motherland.
He delved into the world's advanced knowledge and technology, rather than staying in the United States to enjoy it. On the contrary, he has returned to his motherland many times to contribute to the development and construction of the motherland, helping his country to master cutting-edge technology more quickly and narrowing the gap with developed countries.
In addition to his contributions to scientific research, Gao Huajian has also made great efforts in talent training.
The strengthening of national strength is the key to winning the respect of the world. Chinese students are deeply touched by this. They entered the United States for further study on their own, but they were not treated fairly, and were even discriminated against by foreign professors and students.
Under the influence of Gao Huajian, more than 20 outstanding doctors in the field of physics returned to their motherland, and they have achieved fruitful results in the field of high technology and contributed to the development of science and technology in the motherland.
Among them, 7 PhDs have won national awards, and Dr. Wang Xiang has even joined a domestic aerospace company to participate in the research missions of the Tiangong vehicle and many manned spacecraft.
They have proved with practical actions that only when the country is strong can the Chinese win respect on the world stage.
Gao Huajian's decision to return to China after completing his studies fully proves his love for the motherland. Although he studied abroad, his heart has always been tied to his motherland and homeland. Judging by the current results, his choice is undoubtedly wise.
At that time, the United States was ahead of China in scientific research and technology, and the gap between the two countries in science and technology could not be ignored. In addition, there are top talents from all over the world, and this research environment is not available in the country.
Gao Huajian's research direction was nanotechnology, and at that time, China's nanotechnology was still in its infancy, and only involved the nano field. This kind of breakthrough is the most difficult to achieve.
Some people wonder why Gao Huajian chose to become an American citizen when he could have studied in the United States and maintained his Chinese nationality at the same time? Is this a departure from the motherland? It must be known that the United States has been imposing a technological blockade on China, and of course they do not want a Chinese student to return from school and serve the motherland.
In the United States, he has access to core technologies, exchanges with elites in various fields, and access to many high-end equipment that is not available in China.
Gao Huajian has made remarkable achievements, and his research theories have influenced 64 countries around the world and have been cited by more than 2,000 universities. His twenty doctoral students, who excelled in various fields, chose to leave under the control of the United States.
With his practical actions, Gao Huajian has demonstrated that no matter where he is or what nationality he chooses, he can have a heart of love for the motherland and contribute to its construction. He closely linked personal development with national rejuvenation, and achieved a win-win situation for both the individual and the country through hard work.
This makes us understand that patriotism will not change anytime and anywhere, just like Yang Zhenning, despite the loosening of Sino-US relations, he still chose to return to China for construction, and his nationality cannot change his patriotism.
However, what we really admire are those who join other countries for academic research and return to their motherland without hesitation after achieving achievements to participate in national construction, rather than those who give up their motherland for the sake of a prosperous life, do not make efforts for the development of the motherland, and only pay lip service to patriotism.
There are more and more such people, and a scientist like Gao Huajian, who is dedicated to building the country, is even more valuable and noble.