PostTime：3/15/2023
This summer, the Class of 2023 will graduate from Guangdong Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT). They have big dreams and thirst for knowledge; they keep their eyes on the stars, but feet on the ground. The young "Aspirants" grow from GTIIT to a wider world. Let's follow the interview series of the graduates from the Class of 2023 to know their stories.
Meet GTIIT, Live Fullest Life
In the summer of 2017, GTIIT welcomed its first cohort of undergraduate students, among whom Chen Linhong, who entered with the highest Gaokao score, attracted the attention of the school, the media and the society. "I didn't have many choices with my scores, but compared with traditional universities, I wanted to take advantage of this newly-built Sino-foreign cooperative school," Looking back on his choosing GTIIT, Chen Linhong said, "GTIIT's system is in accordance with the teaching methods and teaching quality of the Technion, while most of the teachers are directly dispatched from the Technion in Haifa, making GTIIT recognized by top universities and institutes in the world. This is why I chose GTIIT then."
Chen's Admitted in GTIIT in 2017
After entering GTIIT, Chen Linhong was amazed by the English teaching environment, the open academic atmosphere and the innovative teaching mode, which gave him a brand new experience of learning. "It was at that time that I realized that learning is a right. For a university student, study is no more for test scores. Reading, taking tests, and learning new knowledge are all things you do for yourself. It is our right, not our duty, to take courses," he shared.
Chen with Friends
During the sophomore year, Chen was invited by the professor for his outstanding performance to participate in the scientific research project, and soon went to the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) in Dubna, Russia for a two-week research visit. He succeeded in publishing the research result in Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics as the first author, and became the first GTIIT undergraduate to publish a paper in SCI journals as the first author.
Passion for Learning, Way to PhD
Since 2020, GTIIT offers an opportunity for undergraduates with excellent academic performance and adequate time to study for a dual degree of the Technion, which provides students a channel to broaden their academic horizons and engage in interdisciplinary academic research. Without any hesitation, Chen takes Mathematics with Computer Science (MCS) as his additional program.
Chen with His High School President
Teachers Are My Wings to Fly
With a publication in SCI, a strong performance to earn a dual degree, and direct PhD admissions to the top universities, when Chen looks back to his growth at GTIIT, he feels keenly that he would not achieve such success without the instruction of professors.
According to Chen, GTIIT offers an open academic platform where he was able to meet eminent professors from all over the world, allowing him the chance to conduct research and teaching. He thus discovered his best path through trial and error.
Chen with Prof. Korobov, Leading Scientist in Bogoliubov Laboratory of Theoretical Physics of JINR
Chen was commended on his research spirit and excellent performance by supervisors. "I am honored to be the teacher of such an excellent dual degree student!" said prof. Eli Adjadeff, Head of MCS. Dr. Elissaios Stavrou, associate professor of MSE, also expresses his wishes to Chen, "It is really my pleasure to collaborate with Linhong. He belongs to a category of young scientists that becomes rare these days. He is aiming to deep understanding and is performing a very careful and diligent research, instead of cutting corners aiming to fast results. This is also accompanied with a respectful and professional conduct. I have no doubt that if he continues this way, he has a bright future and he will become a subject-matter expert soon. I wish him to continue this way and make his dreams come true!"
Chen Research in the Lab
In the spring breeze on Daxue Road, Chen was always looking forward to the sunshine in California. Now, he has undergone an amazing metamorphosis from a dream chaser to an independent young scientist. He will hold on to his ideals in his further studies.
Text/Photos: GTIIT News & Public Affairs
