Xu Chenyang: From the Temple of Mathematics of Peking University to the American University, the "Restart" of Genius
Xu Chenyang, this name is like thunder in the Department of Mathematics of Peking University and even in the entire academic community. As a generation of math geniuses, his every choice is in the spotlight. However, after teaching at Peking University for six years, he chose to go to the United States again, which undoubtedly caused a wave in the mathematics community. Today, let's get close to this mathematical genius and interpret the story and deep meaning behind his "restart".
Xu Chenyang's mathematical journey can be described as a soaring journey. He completed his undergraduate studies at Peking University in just three years, then pursued a Ph.D. at Princeton University, where he returned as a professor at the International Center for Mathematical Research in Beijing. His talent and hard work have made him famous in the world of mathematics.
However, six years later, Xu Chenyang made an unexpected decision - to go to the United States again. There are many speculations and interpretations about this choice. But we might as well understand it from another angle: this may be a reflection of his deeper pursuit of mathematics.
Before leaving, Xu Chenyang had put forward some views on the academic environment in China, such as seniority, academic fraud, and impetuousness. These questions may have made him feel that he needed to find a more suitable academic environment for more pure mathematical research.
As one of the world's centers of science and technology, the United States is undoubtedly the world's top in terms of scientific research environment and resources. For a mathematical genius like Xu Chenyang, going to the United States may provide him with a broader stage and more opportunities to explore the unknown territory of mathematics.
Of course, we cannot ignore the positive changes in the domestic academic environment. In recent years, the country's investment in scientific research has been increasing, and the academic environment has been gradually improving. We hope that one day in the future, a genius like Xu Chenyang will be able to choose to return to China again and contribute to the research of mathematics in China.
Xu Chenyang's "restart" is not only his personal choice, but also a profound reflection on the mathematical community. We should draw lessons from this experience, continuously improve and optimize the domestic academic environment, and create better conditions for scientific research talents. Only in this way can we attract and retain more top talents and jointly promote the development and progress of the technology field.