Chapter 739 Torch Laboratory

At this point, Chang Haonan suddenly remembered that before the defense began, Tang Lintian had said something like "This may be the last time I call you that."

So he was waiting here...

For him, this was definitely a big surprise.

Staying in school to teach was a decision Chang Haonan had already made. As for the titles of the several directors, it was just a formalization of the positions he had already held.

But in this era, there were no such titles as outstanding young talents in later generations, including the path of being appointed as a researcher and then promoted or taking this path specifically for young faculty members.

Therefore, being able to be directly classified as a professor in one step, or even a second-level professor, was indeed a bit beyond his expectations.

The x-level professors of 1999 were still the classification method determined in 1956. In principle, they were only linked to salary and benefits, and could not be completely equated with the 13-level grading system for faculty and staff that began in 2007.

However, at the top level of professors, the standards were not much different.

First-level professors are basically only academicians/faculty members, with very few exceptions.

As for second-level professors, if you must say...

It is probably equivalent to "half-step academician".

Yuan Xiangya, who is on the defense committee, is currently at this stage.

Basically, he has one foot in the realm of academicians. As long as there are no major problems and he lives long enough, he can be evaluated as an academician when a position becomes vacant.

And Chang Haonan has reached the same position at the age of only 24. He undoubtedly has an absolute advantage in terms of age...

In short, the shock brought by this wave is much greater than the previous one.

After all, a mere doctoral degree is basically possessed by everyone present. Chang Haonan was just younger when he got the degree.

But second-level professors...

Except for a few people who knew about it in advance, including Chang Haonan, the defense secretary, and the staff who came in later, they were all silent.

Especially the defense secretary.

He has worked diligently for nearly 20 years, and now he is still a third-level professor...

Instantly became the lowest point in terms of professional title.

It would be unrealistic to say that there is no envy, jealousy and hatred.

However, anyone with a little bit of brains knows that it is really difficult to make a mistake in this situation...

"Congratulations to Professor Chang."

"Congratulations..."

The defense secretary, who adjusted his mentality, also came over and shook hands with Chang Haonan:

"Professor Chang...should be considered the youngest professor in history?"

"Not really, not really..."

Chang Haonan quickly raised his hand and pressed it down, and replied at the same time:

"As far as I know, Charles Fefferman graduated with a doctorate at the age of 20 and was hired as a professor at the University of Chicago at the age of 22. In comparison, I still have some room for improvement..."

The defense secretary was not a mathematics major, so he naturally didn't know much about Charles Fefferman. Therefore, after hearing this answer, he couldn't figure out whether Chang Haonan was being modest or showing off his superiority.

But no matter what, what the other party said was true, so he changed his words and said:

"At least in China, you should be the youngest... Anyway, congratulations."

"Okay... Thank you."

Amid the congratulations, Tang Lintian, who had not spoken since the announcement of Chang Haonan's appointment, left his seat and came to Chang Haonan.

The conference room suddenly became quiet.

Most people's eyes were focused on Tang Lintian.

There was seven points of curiosity and three points of expectation in his eyes-

The news just now was already explosive enough, but it seemed that there was even more news?

"Ahem..."

Although he had already achieved the effect of freezing the audience the moment he stood up, Tang Lintian still coughed twice according to the original plan:

"The following news needs to be announced by me and Xiao... uh, and Professor Chang."

After the voice fell, Chang Haonan also stood up.

In fact, this is exactly why his defense meeting was chosen to be held at Torch Group.

After a short pause, Chang Haonan continued Tang Lintian's words:

"Starting from the second half of 1999, Torch Group will cooperate with Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics to establish a joint school-enterprise laboratory, specializing in the research and development and exploration of cutting-edge technologies."

While most people who were previously unaware were still digesting the news, Tang Lintian continued:

"The laboratory is directly led by Professor Chang Haonan, and in addition to cutting-edge technology research, the laboratory will also be responsible for exploring a new path for the integration of industry, academia and research, building an innovation consortium led by leading enterprises, supported by universities and research institutes, and coordinated by various innovation entities, forming a team of scientists + engineers, breaking the simple cooperation model of 'Party A and Party B, one project, one contract, and one fund'..."

"..."

As the president, Tang Lintian is really good at industry jargon, and he almost doesn't need to change it. He can write it down as it is and send it as a press release.

However, there are still some useful information.

In simple terms, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics only conducts the most basic and minimal management of the Torch Laboratory, including annual project review, admission, assessment, degree awarding of joint training students, and decision-making power when major personnel changes occur.

For most daily affairs, the school allows the laboratory to implement a reporting system rather than an approval system, that is, the laboratory director can make decisions without the approval of the school, and only needs to let the school know after making the decision.

This is considered to give Chang Haonan enough autonomy.

At the end of the 1990s, the country's management of scientific research funds was relatively loose-

Of course, it was mainly because most research groups did not have much funds to manage, and the money for many projects was even raised by teachers themselves.

But even in this context, it is very rare for Chang Haonan to be able to handle both personnel and finance.

Therefore, when Tang Lintian said the last sentence just now, not to mention the other people present, even Yuan Xiangya, who is also a second-level professor, showed a little envy.

He does have an independent research center.

But in terms of scale and treatment, it is far inferior to Chang Haonan.

The conditions that Jinghang gave to the latter were completely based on the standards of academicians, or even senior academicians.

You know, Tang Lintian just said that the school has the right to decide on "major personnel changes".

And in a laboratory, the only one who can be called a "major personnel" project is basically the director, that is, Chang Haonan himself.

At most, when the laboratory is larger in scale, the deputy director and a separate chief scientist will be added.

In short, the teachers below are definitely not counted.

In other words, Chang Haonan can even recruit researchers on his own, and these people must be recognized by Jinghang unless there are any major problems.

Who can you go to for justice?

But think about it, it doesn't seem so outrageous.

After all, the school-enterprise joint laboratory, the funds are not all, at least the bulk is definitely paid by the enterprise.

And the enterprise, that is, Torch Group...

It seems that Chang Haonan is also in charge.

It belongs to the left hand to the right hand.

"Professor Chang, the school has temporarily confirmed the establishment of 4 teaching positions and 1 administrative position for the Torch Laboratory."

After announcing the last big news of the day, Tang Lintian turned to look at Chang Haonan:

"But if you need it, you can also recruit more, as long as the personnel expenses do not exceed the preset funding share, but these extra people can only be considered contract workers. If you want to convert them to long-term employment, you have to wait for the school to further expand the quota. Of course, we will definitely implement it as soon as possible..."

"In addition, your admission authority is the same as other doctoral supervisors, one doctoral student and one master's student each year, but the 1999 graduate student admission work has ended, and the school will be enrolled in August, so the official enrollment will not start until next year. Of course, if you recruit recommended students from this school, you can enter the laboratory this fall. I think you should be very clear about this process..."

It has only been three years since Chang Haonan recommended himself as a graduate student, and most of the regulations and operations are not much different from when he was a graduate student.

The most obvious change may be that due to the overly aggressive performance of Chang Haonan and Yao Mengna, "directly pursuing a doctorate" has changed from a special case to a normal project, but the number of places is less than that of master's recommendation, and the tutor who recruits direct doctoral students needs to write a statement of the situation.

Finally, Tang Lintian concluded:

"If there are any problems that need to be solved during the establishment of the laboratory, contact me directly, and the school will fully cooperate with you..."

Chang Haonan is naturally satisfied with these treatments.

One doctor and one master every year may not seem like a lot, but he can't devote too much energy to training students.

If you really recruit them and don't care about them, throw a topic and let the students fend for themselves, then this tutor is better off not being one.

"Then, happy cooperation, President Tang."

He stretched out his hand to Tang Lintian.

"Happy cooperation."