When you are in a strange land, how much wisdom do you use to find your way back? In ancient times, whether it was the pursuit of the sun and shadow (to identify the changes of the sun and shadows) or the navigation of the stars (the lighthouse of the stars in the night sky), people relied on the laws of nature to find directions.
Later, the force of magnetism (compass or compass) joined the journey, and the Earth's magnetic field became a silent guide. Nowadays, with the leap of technology, GPS is like a beacon to illuminate the way forward, and mobile phone maps are even more accessible to the ends of the earth, leading us to reach our destinations easily.
The glorious chapter of China's GPS relies on the forging ahead of remote sensing technology, and there is a cultivator who works silently, he is Li Xiaowen, who is remembered by history.
Although the name is little known, the image of the "simple scientist" that is widely circulated on the Internet is probably known to everyone. **, he is dressed in a simple farmer's costume, with a mustache, cloth shoes, and Erlang's legs are light, as if he is in contrast with the famous brand of the Academy of Sciences behind him.
This seemingly ordinary and even slightly uninhibited ** actually contains the depth and power of the spirit of scientific research, which makes people laugh with tears and sigh the extraordinary personality behind scientific research.
However, the facts reveal that this is not fiction, and it is the famous Chinese remote sensing science and technology superstar - Academician Li Xiaowen. Despite his seemingly ordinary name and appearance, his inner accomplishments and influence are extraordinary.
As a leading figure in the field of remote sensing and a top geographer, Li Xiaowen's story is like a treasure in his hometown of Zigong, Sichuan. His parents, an engineer and an accountant, together gave birth to this family of intellectuals full of wisdom and laid a solid scientific foundation for him.
Since childhood, his parents have been busy, and Li Xiaowen was sent into the ocean of knowledge early. He shines with extraordinary talent in the academy. With his wisdom and unique personality, Xiaowen chose a unique strategy in his learning - in elementary school, he skillfully kept on the edge of the passing line, and 60 points was enough, which not only met the expectations of his teachers, but also won himself valuable free time.
His story is like cultivation in the martial arts world, the first realm is"There is a sword in the hand, but there is no sword in the heart", symbolizing that he has applied his knowledge freely and skillfully.
Towards the third level of comprehension, there is no sword in the heart and no form in the hand, which is a supreme realm that transcends matter and touches the sword intent, symbolizing that the realm of transformation has been reached, just like the cultivation of the grandmaster.
Li Xiaowen is a model of this realm. When faced with exams, he has insight into their inner rules, rather than simply chasing high scores. He understands that 60 points is enough to pass the level, and the goal is not in the score, but in the use of strategy.
Through precise control of the score, he achieves the deep goal of the exam, which is a profound interpretation of the realm.
In a unique way, Li Xiaowen easily obtained a secondary school diploma in a fun way and was successfully admitted to Chengdu Telecommunications Engineering College. During his college years, he was ingenious and poured his passion into creation, as if he had a deep understanding of the true meaning of learning, and he may choose to hide in the public in a low-key manner.
However, when the turning point of fate came, when he encountered a "Comment on Hai Rui's Dismissal" in the book, the deep heroic feelings in his heart were awakened, and he wrote a-for-tat rebuttal article, which was sent to the newspaper, which opened a new chapter in his life.
As soon as he showed his skills, Li Xiaowen's article made a stunning debut, a real chivalrous man, who cares about morality rather than worldly fame and fortune. Undoubtedly, he is the chivalrous man who sees injustice and speaks outrightly.
However, the dazzling light is also inevitably met with adversity, and the challenge of the hero is not the trivialities of daily life, but the dilemma that transcends the professional field. Just as Steve Jobs left his Apple empire, the hero lost the stage to display his talent.
The eagle landed, the dragon was shallow, and the setbacks and challenges of a generation of chivalrous warriors were really indescribable. "
A true hero who transcends the boundaries of mortals and challenges the unimaginable to ordinary people. is like the hero Li Xiaowen, he did not indulge in the predicament, but used it to sharpen his will.
In the arduous years of labor reform, he unswervingly studied and sought knowledge and refined mechanical skills, which is the spiritual reproduction of Yang Guo's broken arm to cast the Xuantie heavy sword, and the artistic conception of martial arts in his heart is more profound.
Just like the sword quenching, plum blossoms fighting snow, Li Xiaowen's martial arts are like pearls, and they will eventually shine, and soon after, he got a position as a technician in the radio factory, as if the spring silkworm is looking forward to breaking the cocoon and being reborn, and the cicada is waiting for the moment of chirping.
The accumulation of everything is only for that moment, the hero Li Xiaowen is patiently and firmly waiting for the opportunity that belongs to him.
In the spring of 1977, when graduate school exams resumed, Li Xiaowen keenly captured the turning point in his fate. In the face of doubts and ridicule, he firmly believed in it, threw himself into the ocean of knowledge, and studied hard day and night, just for that life-changing exam.
In 1978, the Institute of Geography of the Chinese Academy of Sciences opened the door to this aspiring young man and accepted Li Xiaowen.
Subsequently, Li Xiaowen relied on his extraordinary strength and passed the English assessment and obtained the opportunity to go to the United States for further study at public expense. The blend of Eastern and Western cultures has given him endless possibilities for his academic path, and his academic sword spirit has established his status as a grandmaster in remote sensing and geography research at the University of California.
In 1981, Li Xiaowen won the crown of a master's degree in geography with perseverance and hard work. In 1995, he received his Ph.D. in Geography and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science with a double degree.
Since then, the academic giant Li Xiaowen has achieved a metamorphosis in the academic field, and his journey has begun. Knowing the backward status quo of the motherland's remote sensing technology, Li Xiaowen resolutely returned to the motherland in 1986 with the ideal of saving the country through science and technology.
With the body of cloth, with enthusiasm and ambition, a chivalrous man with the world in mind, he walks the world with a sword, just to promote scientific and technological progress.
Li Xiaowen, a scholar who returned home in fine clothes, is low-key and humble, and he returns not to seek attention, but to be full of enthusiasm and deep knowledge. He is convinced that the power of the individual can drive the progress of the country, so he chooses to fill the gap in Chinese technology with scientific research results.
Just like Jin Yong's pen"Sweeper"He avoided the hustle and bustle of the world, devoted himself to the ocean of remote sensing technology research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and worked silently for three years, which no one can match.
Subsequently, he founded the Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System Research Center at Beijing Normal University, which is committed to exploring the infinite possibilities of China's remote sensing and geographic technology, and writing a new chapter in China's science and technology with innovative inventions.
His figure, like an old monk, is quiet and tenacious, leading the pace of China's remote sensing technology.
At this moment, Li Xiaowen can stand calmly in the foreground, bathed in praise and applause, but he chooses to stick to the forefront of remote sensing, low-key cultivation, and not be disturbed by the outside world.
This is the master's indifference and persistence. However, his outstanding contributions cannot be ignored, and in 2001, Li Xiaowen was awarded the honor of academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences for his outstanding achievements in the field of remote sensing technology, which is the highest honor in the scientific research community.
In the face of such brilliance, he smiled but did not say anything, and the honor was like a cloud of smoke in his eyes. Li Xiaowen, a master who wears plain cloth clothes and steps on forty-yuan cloth shoes every day, only has academics in his heart and acts like a hero.
Li Xiaowen is indifferent on the outside, but his heart is like a bright star, and no one can ignore his light. With his outstanding contributions, he has opened a new chapter in the field of remote sensing technology in China, making it quickly get rid of backwardness and be proud of the world.
Despite his numerous honors, his daily life is no different from that of ordinary people, stepping on cloth shoes and tasting simple liquor. Once, with"Academician Buyi"During the journey of his peers, his meals were nothing more than his own two-pot heads and steamed buns, which hit people's hearts directly.
At first, the young people who accompanied him mistakenly thought that he was an academic champion who had faded out of sight, but after arriving at his destination, he was unexpectedly greeted by the provincial leaders in person, with a humble attitude.
At that moment, they were shocked to realize that the simplely dressed elder in front of them was actually Li Xiaowen, a prestigious academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. A sense of admiration arises spontaneously. Academician Li is not bound by the world, like a real hidden master, with unique skills but indifferent to fame and fortune, meritorious but not out of the world, his chic and free, uninhibited appearance, but unique in the field of remote sensing technology, quietly retired after the fact, and his fame is invisibly demonstrated.
In terms of scientific research achievements, he has led major projects and top challenges in the national natural sciences, and has won many high-profile awards at home and abroad. He has published a total of 180 scientific research papers, of which his depth and influence have been repeatedly recognized by scientific research colleagues around the world, and even his early academic works have been praised as "epoch-making works" by the International Society for Optical Engineering.
In 1990, he was awarded the internationally renowned Rolex Award for Outstanding Contribution to the world, establishing his high status in the international scientific and technological community. In the world of education, Li Xiaowen is equally outstanding, and his reputation is innate and unmatched.
Li Xiaowen has left a deep mark on China's top universities such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Peking University, Tsinghua University and other universities with his outstanding talent in the field of remote sensing technology, and his footprints aim to improve the level of remote sensing technology in China.
Knowing that his own strength alone is not enough to promote a technological leap, he is committed to cultivating a new generation of first-class people to jointly create a brilliant future for China's remote sensing technology. Li Xiaowen's teaching style is unique and persistent"There is no class to teach"It encourages students to think freely and encourages them to challenge conventions and explore and solve problems from multiple perspectives, so as to promote technological innovation.
He practiced"Tailor-made"According to the characteristics of different students, we carry out a unique heuristic education. As a mentor, he not only shaped an innovative remote sensing research and experimental team, but also promoted the cultivation of national remote sensing talents with practical actions, and made remarkable achievements.
In the academic world, he has always maintained humility, encouraged students to dare to speak out, and even stimulated their spirit of exploration in the way of fun bets.
What is admirable is that even in his advanced age, Academician Li Xiaowen is still keen on blog writing, not only sharing in-depth academic achievements, but also willing to work with readers and students, showing his scholarly demeanor.
Faced with difficult questions, Academician Li Xiaowen insisted on obtaining contact information, which he would answer in detail by email, and despite his modest clothing, his enthusiasm for education was extremely deep.
As the pride of Beijing Normal University, he has generously donated 1.2 million yuan to promote the development of the university. He not only set up a special project to help the cultivation of high-end talents in the field of geography and remote sensing science, but also set up scholarships to reward and support outstanding students.
Even, Ren Zhengfei, the president of the technology giant Huawei, personally visited the door, admired Academician Li's academic attainments and personality charm, and invited him to be the spokesperson, promising a generous reward, but Academician Li's original intention has always been the same.
Huawei, in the face of international pressure, still stands at the top of innovation and creates brilliance for China's science and technology. Li Xiaowen deeply admired Huawei's tenacity and responsibility, and he interpreted his love for national brands with practical actions, refused any endorsement fees, and fully supported Huawei's international prestige.
Huawei is taking this opportunity to encourage the whole society to learn from patriotic heroes like Li Xiaowen and learn from his selfless dedication and fearless spirit. Li Xiaowen devoted himself to the road of becoming a powerful country in science and technology with his extraordinary intelligence, and the country treated him well and sent him to the United States for study.
However, after returning from his studies, he resolutely chose the motherland over the glitz and glamour of the United States, saying: "My heart is in China. At the critical moment of the motherland's remote sensing cause, Li Xiaowen burned himself, illuminated the way back to China, and illuminated the future of the motherland with his ardent patriotic feelings and professional talents.
Li Xiaowen, a person who walks the rivers and lakes"Linghu Chong", bold and outspoken, with his body to promise the country. In his later years, he interpreted selfless dedication and transformed his life's accumulation into the well-being of the next generation"The great man of chivalry"commitments.
Dressed simply, but with the world in mind, drunk and dreaming of death, he is free and easy. Shouldering the trust of the country, he leads the way and is always worthy of that trust. In 2015, Academician Li Xiaowen, an academician who loves fine wine, left us, but his spirit is like alcohol, which will remain in the world forever.
A toast, Mr. Li, may you enjoy your favorite in heaven. Go all the way, the heroic soul of chivalry, immortal!