From top student in college to scientific research powerhouse

Chapter 16, "Perform Well, Let's Talk More..."

"The R&D department at New Creation Technology filled in over sixty sets of data to validate that model..."

"Everything is within range!"

As soon as Ma Yan left, Xue Kun couldn't wait to tell him the news he had just received.

He's been holding it in for a long time.

Therefore, Ma Yan seemed a little impatient, not because he disliked the other party, but because the news was too important.

Zhang Minghao was also very happy.

The result was as expected; the only reason for the verification error was that the other party's calculations were flawed.

The fact that everything has now been verified to be accurate also confirms the correctness of the research direction of the model.

"The startup team also attaches great importance to the model. They said they will send someone over next week, which should be Monday or Tuesday."

"We don't know the specifics right now, but if we can get their experimental data, the model can be further improved, right?"

Xue Kun was unaware of the model's derivation process; he was merely making certain guesses.

"That's it."

Zhang Minghao nodded, "Having more and more accurate experimental data would be best."

Xue Kun took a deep breath, his tone becoming serious, "It would be great if it could be corrected."

"Further elaboration on the relationship between the characteristics of the substrate and the device would definitely be an internationally recognized research achievement, worthy of publication in a top journal."

"This can be your graduation thesis, even though it's about computational physics..."

the other side.

As Ma Yan walked along the road, he felt very depressed thinking about what had just happened.

The tutor actually said, "Ask Zhang Minghao if you have any questions?"
Why!
Is it just because they know each other? Or because Zhang Minghao graduated from Donggang University?
Donggang University is indeed ranked higher than Jiangzhou University, but there's not much difference between master's students!

Moreover, he was one of the most outstanding master's students.

Ma Yan sat by the flower bed, opened his phone and sent a message to his classmates' group: "You'd never guess what problem I ran into today."

"I just met a classmate who has the same professor. We're both freshmen, and the professor actually told me to ask him any questions I have. What does that mean? Does he look down on me?!"

"With my grades, I might not be better than anyone else, but I'm at least on par with my classmates!"

Several replies immediately appeared in the group chat: "Old Ma's performance is being looked down upon?"

"Just how outstanding is the other person?"

"You applied to the new supervisor? If you can say that, the supervisor probably knows you better than they do you."

"Let's wait and see how this lazy bum makes his comeback..."

……

On Monday morning, several associate researchers and doctoral students were busy working together in a large laboratory.

They are conducting basic experiments in the research and development of thermoelectric metamaterials.

Zhu Bingkun and Xue Kun sat to the side, discussing issues related to the project research.

Zhu Bingkun is the project leader.

The failure of the preliminary experiment means that the project has made no progress within a year.

His hair turned white from worry.

Even if the main focus is on the research and development of thermoelectric materials, it is only to 'continue the project' rather than to produce any research results.

A project can be considered a failure if it only yields a few small results or discoveries.

"It is difficult to make progress in the field of tinene, but any discovery is a major achievement."

"Thermoelectric materials are the opposite; there are many small discoveries, but no major achievements!"

"Everything is difficult..."

Zhu Bingkun said dejectedly, "When I applied, I should have gone to work on wave-absorbing materials, and I could have gotten on the fast track of military technology."

"Wave-absorbing materials are also difficult to make."

Xue Kun shook his head. "Basic research is impossible to do. You need to produce real materials and real experimental reports. The laboratory doesn't have that kind of environment, and you can't apply for that much funding."

Zhu Bingkun pressed his forehead hard.

Xue Kun was just too honest. Of course he knew he wouldn't be able to get the job, but he just complained about it.

Xue Kun suddenly said, "I've also been thinking about research directions lately."

"I'm wondering, am I making a mistake? Or should I stick to the stanene direction?"

"Why do you say that?"

“My student, Zhang Minghao, didn’t he suggest continuing in the tinene direction? I feel he was right.”

Zhu Bingkun was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled and said, "You really think highly of that student!"

"His math isn't bad, but it's not really relevant to research, is it? We've discussed the research direction many times already. Even if thermoelectric materials aren't great, they're still easy to produce results..."

Xue Kun shook his head. "It's not a matter of whether I'm optimistic or pessimistic. I know the advantages of thermoelectric materials, but the problem is..."

"Why!"

He sighed as he spoke.

Zhu Bingkun was a little confused, so he changed the subject and asked, "By the way, Xinchuang Technology contacted me saying that someone is coming this afternoon. They must be looking for you, right?"

"Is there any cooperation between the startup technology company and the large semiconductor company?"

"That's what I'm talking about, it's related to a research project..."

"What research?"

"You'll find out this afternoon, and then you might also think that the stanene direction is better."

"why?"

Zhu Bingkun asked for a long time, but Xue Kun still wouldn't say anything.

He could only laugh and curse, "What kind of person is this! They only say half of what they mean and then deliberately keep me in suspense!"

New Creation Technology sent three people over.

Li Jiaxin is a materials research and development engineer and the team leader. The other two are also top technical personnel in the R&D department of Xinchuang Microelectronics.

After arriving at Jiangzhou University, I greeted the administrative office of the Faculty of Science and then went to the Applied Electromagnetism Laboratory.

Zhu Bingkun was surprised by the arrival of the group, but he still waited at the door with Xue Kun.

Chen Shuai came over to check on the situation and couldn't help but ask, "What are they doing here?"

"What do we have in our lab that they would even consider?"

Compared to the large R&D bases of emerging technologies, the Applied Electromagnetism Laboratory is an extremely small research institution in the field. Zhu Bingkun glanced at Xue Kun and calmly said, "One research project."

"What research?"

"You'll find out soon."

Chen Shuai looked completely bewildered. Was there any research in the lab that he didn't know about?

Li Jiaxin and his two companions arrived at the laboratory, followed by a staff member from the Faculty of Science administration named Zhou Qi, an administrative assistant in charge of university-enterprise cooperation.

When old classmates meet, they naturally exchange pleasantries.

After a brief introduction, the group entered the laboratory and were received in the conference room on the second floor.

Li Jiaxin then stated the purpose of his visit: "Professor Xue, can that model be further improved?"

"For example, narrowing the parameter range can make the calculation results more accurate."

Everyone else looked over too.

Zhu Bingkun and Chen Shuai had no idea what a model was, so they could only sit on the sidelines and listen.

Xue Kun replied, "It's not my research, it's my student's."

"Student? Doctoral student?"

Li Jiaxin was stunned for a moment. He didn't care who did the research and quickly asked, "Where is the person?"

"He went to class. I've already told him. Wait a bit."

A group of people looked at each other.

Zhang Minghao knew that the people from Xinchuang Technology were coming, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.

He still went to class, "Mathematical Methods".

Yao Liqin went to see Xue Kun after he missed class last week, even though Xue Kun had said he would definitely attend.

He kept his word, so he went.

Yao Liqin was very pleased to see Zhang Minghao in class; he had a very good impression of Zhang Minghao.

In the office, he heard from Meng Guoqing that Zhang Minghao had completed a study in applied mathematics and found patterns in the approximate substitution of several common high-order complex terms.

Zhang Minghao is only a doctoral student!

A physics PhD student who can conduct applied mathematics research and even developed some kind of semiconductor mathematical model...

Anyway, it's really amazing!
Every teacher likes excellent students, especially those who take time out of their busy schedules to attend their classes.

What a good student!

Midway through the lesson, Yao Liqin walked up to Zhang Minghao, lowered her head, and said gently, "You should be able to apply these basic concepts proficiently by now."

Zhang Minghao quickly replied, "I did learn something from the class."

Yao Liqin nodded, "These are all basics."

"You can come to my class if you have time, otherwise it's fine."

"Thank you, Teacher Yao."

Zhang Minghao replied politely.

A few simple words of conversation left Ma Yan, who was standing next to him, speechless with astonishment.

As soon as Yao Liqin left, he couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "What's going on! Why did Yao Liqin treat you like that..."

"gentle!?"

Yao Liqin's ears twitched, and he immediately turned his head to sternly reprimand Ma Yan, "I told you to read, not to slack off and chat!"

"If you're not going to study, don't bother others!"

Ma Yan shrank back and muttered under his breath, "Why don't you talk about him..."

"Um?!"

Yao Liqin glared at him.

Ma Yan was startled and quickly pretended to read a book, inwardly employing the Ah Q strategy, "I won't argue with this old man..."

"Don't argue with an old man..."

After class.

Ma Yan pulled Zhang Minghao aside and pressed him for details about Yao Liqin.

He was too curious.

I had heard about Yao Liqin's "legend" since my freshman year. Everyone knew that Yao Liqin was strict and was jokingly called "the teacher who never smiles". He would sternly reprimand every student.

Why would Yao Liqin speak so gently to Zhang Minghao?

Furthermore, he even said that he would attend his classes if he had time, and not attend if he didn't...

It’s fantasy!
Zhang Minghao didn't have time to deal with Ma Yan. He quickly packed his things and simply left a sentence, "Maybe Teacher Yao is a good person."

"I have to go now!"

He rushed to the Applied Electromagnetism Laboratory, and as soon as he reached the door of the conference room on the second floor, he saw everyone inside looking at him.

Everyone!

A dozen or so people, whether they knew him or not, all focused their attention on him.

Zhang Minghao entered the room.

Xue Kun immediately stood up and introduced them, "This is Li Jiaxin, Manager Li."

"And Wang Changjiang..."

“Du Cheng…”

Li Jiaxin and Zhang Minghao shook hands warmly, and after a brief introduction, Li Jiaxin couldn't help but ask about the model.

Zhang Minghao then looked at Xue Kun.

He needs to understand the specific circumstances first before he can determine the extent to which the research should be presented.

Xue Kun also realized what was going on.

He pulled Zhang Minghao aside and whispered, "New Creation Technology is very interested in your semiconductor model and wants to know if it can be further improved."

"As mentioned earlier, based on the model, some cooperation is possible. They have some high R&D needs and hope to understand the most suitable substrate characteristics through calculations..."

"Just speak in this direction."

"Perform well, talk more, demonstrate your abilities, and give them confidence in perfecting the model..."

Zhang Minghao nodded knowingly, a smile playing on his lips. "I understand."

(End of this chapter)