They’re all reborn, what’s wrong with being a little more almighty?

Chapter 269 Zhang Wei's Cards

Professor Du Jiahai took the revised project application and found Fang Shaoyun, the director of the Physics Department.

"Director, I have written a new project application and 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 skeptical expression.

The new topic is not cabbage, even Koreans can afford it.

Especially for scholars of this level, if they want to start a new topic, various preliminary research and demonstrations are definitely indispensable.

Du Jiahai had just had a project rejected. It should be impossible for him to complete the research and demonstration of a new project so quickly, and it should be even more impossible for him to submit a project application so quickly.

"A topic that was thought up so quickly should not be of very high quality. Perhaps they just made it up to make up the numbers because the deadline was approaching!" Professor Fang complained in his mind while accepting the topic proposal.

Then he looked at the title and was suddenly shocked.

"Research on the Hall effect of graphene and the quantum anomalous Hall effect? ​​If I remember correctly, Du Jiahai's previous project that was rejected seemed to be the quantum anomalous Hall effect!

What is going on? Are you applying for a rejected project again? Since this project has been rejected, it is impossible for me to get approved if I apply again, at least not this year.

Du Jiahai has been working in the Chinese Academy of Sciences for many years and has worked on many projects. It is impossible that he does not understand this principle! So, is the research on the Hall effect of graphene a new topic added to the original one?
The topic of quantum anomalous Hall effect is already big enough, and if we add more, it will be even more impossible to pass! What is Du Jiahai thinking?
In order to get their applications approved, others would try to cut down on the content and reduce the need for research funding, but he didn't reduce the content of the topic, but increased it. Is he deliberately making trouble?"

Thinking of this, Professor Fang's face darkened. He said, "Jia Hai, if I'm not mistaken, you have added more content to the topic, right?"

"Yes, the main thing is to add research on graphene Hall effect." Du Jiahai nodded.

"Jia Hai, you don't understand why the project you applied for was not approved? The quantum anomalous Hall effect is a very big project. It requires a long time and a high investment. This kind of project cannot be applied for without special support from the government.

So you should reduce the content of the project, for example, set a phased goal that can be achieved within a year, so that the project has a chance of passing. But if you don’t reduce it, it will definitely not pass, and I don’t think it’s necessary to submit it.”

"Director, don't jump to conclusions. Take a look at the project applicants 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 that the Zhang Wei we all know?" Professor Fang asked immediately.

"Except for him, there is no other Zhang Wei who can do this kind of project." Du Jiahai said proudly.

"What's going on? How did your topic get involved with Zhang Wei?"

"Teacher Zhang Wei learned that I was going to study the quantum anomalous Hall effect. He happened to be interested in the Hall effect, so he came to me and wanted to add the study of graphene Hall effect to my topic."

Professor Fang glared at Du Jiahai and said questioningly, "If Zhang Wei wants to study the Hall effect of graphene, he can apply for a project on his own. Why does he have to come to you to join in the fun?"

"He doesn't have that much time!"

"Tell the truth!" Professor Fang snorted coldly.

"Haha..." Du Jiahai smiled awkwardly, then said, "Don't get me wrong, I don't have money to bribe Zhang Wei."

"Then why did this guy help you? I have known Zhang Wei for almost four years. From what I know about him, this guy will not do anything without a profit!"

"Zhang Wei is not helping me, he is helping Chen Ming. It's also thanks to me that I accepted Chen Ming as a graduate student, so I can benefit from it!"

Du Jiahai told Professor Fang that Zhang Wei had come to see him and specifically asked Chen Ming to be in charge of the research on the graphene Hall effect.

"By the way, I think Zhang Wei is quite loyal. He is willing to spend so much to help his roommate. He really treats his roommate as a brother. By the way, Chen Ming and Zhang Wei are in the same dormitory. Did you know that?"

"Nonsense, how could I not know! In order to verify graphene, Zhang Wei violated the rules and entered the laboratory, and he dragged Chen Ming with him. Afterwards, 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 then was fired?" Du Jiahai seemed to have heard a joke.

"Otherwise, Chen Ming has been admitted to graduate school, but Zhang Wei is still a sophomore! It's because he dropped out twice and has been a freshman for three consecutive years. You have only been here for two years, so it's normal that you don't know about what happened three years ago."

Professor Fang smiled bitterly and shook his head, then continued: "This matter is a bit complicated to explain. Please wait a moment. I will call Zhang Wei to find out the details!"

A moment later, Professor Fang returned here, his face smiling like a flower.

"Director, how is it? Is it confirmed?" Du Jiahai asked anxiously.

"Since this is the project Zhang Wei applied for, there will be no problem in getting it approved. I will submit the project application in a while. Professor Du, you just go back and wait for news!" Professor Fang said.

……

The project application was quickly delivered to Principal Gu. When Principal Gu saw Zhang Wei's name, he could not hide his excitement.

"Zhang Wei is going to work on a new project again! That's great! Ever since he started clamoring to study economics, he hasn't been to the lab for almost a year! I heard that Director Meng Heming of the Biology Department personally went to invite him, but he always evaded the question.

I am really worried that such a talented scientist will lose interest in scientific research and stay away from the laboratory. That would not only be a loss for our Tsinghua University, but also a loss for the country and all mankind!"

"Principal, I know you value talents, but aren't you exaggerating a bit too much!" Fang Shaoyun said as he secretly glanced at Principal Gu and found that Principal Gu's expression was very natural, without any embarrassment of bragging.

Fang Shaoyun then continued, "President, in fact, Zhang Wei has made some scientific research achievements in the past year. Didn't he discover the asteroid Gillis 581C? It's in the Astrophysics Center of our Physics Department."

Professor Fang particularly emphasized the three words "Department of Physics", as if to remind Zhang Wei that this time he was working on a topic in the Department of Physics.

Principal Gu understood Professor Fang's intention. He smiled and said, "Okay, you don't need to remind me. I also know that the results this time are the result of your Physics Department!"

The project application has not been submitted yet, but Principal Gu has already tacitly agreed that this project can produce results, simply because the applicant is Zhang Wei.

Not only President Gu, but the entire Tsinghua University had blind trust in Zhang Wei, believing that as long as he was working on a topic, it would definitely produce great results.

……

In a large conference room, nearly twenty experts and scholars gathered together. They were all members of the scientific research funding approval committee, responsible for approving submitted research projects.

The expert group will discuss each topic, mainly focusing on the five aspects of the scientific research project, including its significance, innovation, research direction, expected results, and funding budget, and then review and score the project.

Funds will be directly allocated to those with the highest scores, those with middle scores will enter the pending stage for further discussion, or the applicants will be asked to revise their proposals before further discussion, and those with the lowest scores will be eliminated directly.

"The next topic is the scientific research project applied for by Tsinghua University, which is the study of the Hall effect of graphene and the quantum anomalous Hall effect." As the leader in charge of presiding over the meeting finished speaking, the experts had already opened the application for this topic.

"Hasn't we applied for the research topic of quantum anomalous Hall effect once before? I also attended that review meeting. I remember we discussed at that time that this topic was costly, time-consuming, and had too many uncertainties, so the score was very low and it did not pass." One of the experts wearing glasses spoke up.

"Mr. Zhang, please take another look at the application. This time it's different. Not only does it include research on the quantum anomalous Hall effect, it also includes research on the Hall effect of graphene!"

"It's increasing? The original research on the quantum anomalous Hall effect is already expensive and time-consuming. If we add other projects, won't it cost more and take even longer?"

"Not only was a project added, but a person was also added! Look, the project applicant is Zhang Wei!" someone reminded.

"Zhang Wei? The one called Zhang Wei from Tsinghua University, could it be that Zhang Wei?"

"The one who made the genetic scissors?"

“The one that made induced pluripotent stem cells?”

Two people asked questions at the same time.

These are also Zhang Wei's two 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. "The third page is established by an applicant. It is really the Zhang Wei you mentioned. Isn't he a biologist? Why did he start studying physics?"

"Have you forgotten that he was the first to create graphene? So he studied physics first, and then switched to studying biology."

"Oh, you're right. It's on my resume. Hey? He was also the one who won the Fields Medal a few days ago. I thought it was a duplicate!"

"He also did research in astrophysics. He also discovered the second Earth mentioned in the newspaper a few days ago."

"This Professor Zhang is amazing. He is so young, but he is proficient in physics, biology, and mathematics! I wonder if he is married!"

"Smash it, Old Wu, you like him and want him to be your son-in-law?"

"I do want to, but I'm afraid that people won't like my daughter."

"Old Wu, isn't your daughter studying at Yale University? Doesn't she plan to stay in the United States after graduation? Is she going to return to China to develop her career?"

Seeing Zhang Wei's brilliant resume, the review meeting instantly turned into a tea party. No one discussed the content of the project, but instead talked about Zhang Wei's glorious deeds, and then extended all kinds of gossip.

Seeing that something was not right, the leader in charge of the meeting coughed dryly and signaled everyone to be quiet.

"Dear experts, how about we discuss the content of this topic first? Mr. Zhang, you are highly respected, how about you share your opinion first?"

Seeing that the host had called on him, Mr. Zhang had no choice but to speak: "In recent years, the physical properties of graphene have been gradually studied. Obviously, this new material has great potential and possibilities.

As far as I know, our research institutes are trying to make breakthroughs in high-precision sensors. If the Hall effect of graphene can be confirmed, it can be used in the research and development of high-precision sensors and conversion devices, which will inevitably promote the development of electronic devices in my country!"

Another person immediately took over the conversation: "Let me add a few words. If the quantum effect of graphene, especially the fractional quantum effect, can be confirmed, it will provide new feasibility for the realization of quantum computing.

Based on the physical properties of graphene, if certain quantum Hall states in graphene are highly resistant to perturbations, this 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 it potentially useful in the field of biological detection. If the Hall effect of graphene is confirmed, it can be used to detect biological information such as molecules and cell activity, providing new tools for biomedical research and clinical diagnosis."

The scholars on site began to express their opinions, all of them explaining the significance and expected results of this scientific research project, and did not discuss anything else.

The leader in charge of presiding over the meeting had never seen such a situation before. He waited for more than ten seconds after everyone finished speaking before hesitating and asking, "Dear experts, do you have any opinions on the innovation and research direction of this project?"

Everyone looked at each other, and 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 out Mr. Zhang's name again.

However, this time, Mr. Zhang shook his head and said, "In terms of graphene, the applicant for this project, Zhang Wei, is the authority. Graphene was invented by him. In the process of studying graphene, we must respect Zhang Wei's opinions on which direction to research and what innovations to make."

"Yes, what Mr. Zhang said makes sense!"

"Graphene is a new material after all, and extensive exploration is needed. As the inventor of graphene, Zhang Wei must be more knowledgeable about this aspect. We still have a lot to learn from Zhang Wei!"

Everyone expressed their support.

The leader who was presiding over the meeting was speechless. We asked you to give suggestions on the project, but now you are trying to find the applicant to become your apprentice!
Everyone had an innocent expression on their faces. As the inventor of graphene, he wants to do research on graphene. Why is it our turn to give suggestions?

This is like a great scholar debating a classic, and the other party is Confucius. I said "The Master said", but before I could finish my sentence, the other party said, "I never said that!" The Master said, and he couldn't continue. How can I debate this classic?
"What about the budget? This project requires a lot of budget! This is not academic, so if you have any opinions, feel free to raise them!" the host asked.

Without waiting for the host to call his name, this time Mr. Zhang took the lead and said, "I have no objection to the funding!"

"I have no objection either!" said another person.

"For such a big project, I wonder if the funding is enough! Do you want to add a little more?"

"If the funding is not enough, Zhang Wei will definitely apply again. It won't be too late to add more money then!"

Seeing this scene, the host was stunned.

At the previous project review meeting, the expert group's opinions were all about cutting funding, with a minimum of 20% off. Today, they took the initiative to ask whether the funding was sufficient. Is this the sun rising from the west?

Seeing the host's expression, Mr. Zhang, who was closest to him, kindly reminded him, "This Zhang Wei is different from the others. His funding cannot be delayed even a penny! Do you know why?"

"Why?" the host asked puzzledly.

"The last person who blocked his funding was released from the Discipline Inspection Commission in less than a month." Old Zhang said in a low voice.

The host was stunned and didn't react at first.

Mr. Zhang continued: "In less than a month, the Discipline Inspection Commission's procedures were completed and the case was directly transferred to the Procuratorate."

……

As Du Jiahai just reached the stairs, he heard a voice saying "Professor Du is here", and a group of people rushed over and surrounded Du Jiahai.

Du Jiahai had never seen such a scene before and was startled. After taking a closer look, he found that the people who gathered around him were all graduate students from the Department of Physics, and most of them looked familiar.

"Professor Du, is your research group still short of people?"

"Professor Du, please let me join your research group!"

"Professor Du, I'm Du Qiunan, a second-year graduate student. We are relatives! I'm proficient in all kinds of experimental operations! Please accept me!"

"I'm Zhou Xiaosong, a first-year Ph.D. student. This is my resume, which contains the projects I've done before."

“I’ve done research on the Hall effect before!”

"I am the one who can endure hardships the most. Please let me join your research group. You can even use me as a slave!"

"Professor Du, not only can I endure hardships, I can also stay up late. As long as I enter the laboratory, I am no longer a human being, I am a beast of burden!"

Du Jiahai was a little overwhelmed by this scene.

"Quiet, everyone! Listen to me." He shouted, and the students who gathered around him immediately quieted down.

"Please make way. I can't breathe because you're surrounding me so tightly!" Professor Du asked everyone to move back and took a few breaths before asking, "Why do you want to join my research group?"

"I have always admired you and wanted to learn from you!" one of them said immediately.

"To do scientific research, you have to be honest. I don't want dishonest people!" Du Jiahai snorted at the doctor.

As soon as this was said, someone immediately said bluntly: "Aren't you working on a project with Professor Zhang Wei? The project that Professor Zhang Wei is researching will definitely produce great results!"

"So you are here for Zhang Wei!" Du Jiahai breathed a sigh of relief, but felt a little disappointed.

“The several master students who worked on the project with Professor Zhang Wei before were all admitted to doctoral programs, and some even received offers from American universities!”

"There is a PhD fellow who did research with Professor Zhang Wei. Just because he was the second author on the paper, he was promoted to associate professor at a 985 university in the south. I heard that he has entered the public announcement period!"

"I also heard that a senior student did not continue to study for a doctorate, but went to work in a pharmaceutical company as a researcher. Her annual salary in the first year was 300,000 yuan!"

Looking at the expectant eyes of the people around him, Du Jiahai finally realized that this was Zhang Wei's plan!

(End of this chapter)