Yang Xueming, born in Deqin, Zhejiang Province in October 1962, physical chemist. Researcher at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Director of Chemical Dynamics Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics, Director of Chemical Dynamics Professional Committee of China Chemical Society, National Director of the Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory User Expert Committee. He was elected as Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2011. From April 2012 to March 2017, he was appointed Deputy Director of the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
He is mainly engaged in the experimental research of chemical reaction kinetics. He has won the Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Second Prize of the National Natural Science Award, the Heliang Holi Foundation Technology Progress Award, the Overseas Chinese Physics Association Asian Achievement Award, the Tan Kah Kee Chemical Science Prize and the Humboldt in Germany. Research awards and other awards.
The world's only free electron laser device operating in the ultraviolet region, which emits the world's strongest EUV free laser pulse. A single picosecond laser pulse produces 140 trillion photons, making it the world's brightest and fully adjustable wavelength. The EUV free electron laser light source is a national major science and technology facility. It has broad application prospects in important fields such as energy and materials. This device is the 'Dalian light source' which is called 'China Shenguang'.
During the two sessions, as the deputy to the National People's Congress, the chief director of 'Dalian Light Source', a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Yang Xueming, director of the State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics of the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (hereinafter referred to as the 'Dalian Institute of Chemical Industry') Responsibilities, Active Participation in Political Affairs. When asked about the feelings of the time, Yang Xueming said: 'As a scientist, I am very honored to be able to participate in the two sessions. I have the opportunity to give advice and give advice and contribute to the country's construction and development. '
The farmer's baby enters the Science Palace
In 1962, Yang Xueming was born in a small village in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province. In the second year of college entrance examination, he was admitted to the Physics Department of Zhejiang Normal University and became a college student.
'My sister and brother did not catch up to resume the college entrance examination and missed the opportunity to attend university. My brother still raises shrimp in the countryside. ' Yang Xueming said, 'Compared to them, I really caught up with the good times, because I had the opportunity to The university completely changed my life path.
The university opened a window for Yang Xueming, a farmer's children. Here, he travels in the sea of knowledge and enjoys the mellowness of knowledge. He who has never been in touch with English has learned from the alphabet. Yang Xueming still remembers the Xin'anjiang brand. Radio, it was a good helper for him to learn English. Whenever he had time, he took it and listened to English programs. Stubbornly made Yang Xueming's English level soaring. He was able to read the English original physics monograph when he was in third grade. And learning was very hard, not only to complete the academic requirements, but also to find a physics monograph outside class. “Yang Xueming left a deep impression on the teacher who taught him that year.
Before going to university as a ignorant rural boy, Yang Xueming's ideal was blank. After entering the university, he sprouted the first dream of life: When he was a college teacher.
In the third year of university, he started to make concrete plans for his future. The first was the examination of graduate students. After unremitting efforts, in 1982, Yang Xueming successfully passed the postgraduate study of Dalian Institute of Chemistry and became a student of the famous Chinese chemists Zhang Cunhao and Professor Zhu Shiqing. Formal and scientific research became affiliated. Since then, he has entered the field of research that has fascinated him for a lifetime - molecular dynamics.
In 1985, Yang Xueming received his master's degree from Dalian Institute of Chemicals and the following year he went to the University of California, Santa Barbara, to pursue his doctoral degree. In 1991, he obtained a doctorate in chemistry. Between 1991 and 1995, he was at Princeton University. And at the University of California, Berkeley, engaged in research work. At the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, he studied under the Nobel Prize-winning scientist Li Yuanzhe. This experience not only allowed him to contribute to professional research, but also stimulated his interest in scientific research. , Established his ability to independently engage in scientific research and confidence in impacting the frontiers of science.
In 2000, when Yang Xueming was named as a lifelong researcher at a research institute, the international chemical dynamics expert gave him a high rating in his assessment letter to Yang Xueming, and he believed that his research performance could be used as a tenured professor at the best universities in the United States. qualifications.
Everything starts from scratch
"I will come back! From the moment I went abroad for further studies, there was a voice in my heart." Yang Xueming said that although he has been doing research in the United States for a long time, he has always had a heart for the motherland and he is always watching China's development.
“There is always a feeling of drifting outside. When I'm idle, there is always something in my heart that I can't put down. Sometimes I can't even concentrate on doing research.” Yang Xueming said, this is the homeland that is shed in the blood. Homeland love.
At the same time, the leaders and experts of the Dalian Institute of Chemicals have also been watching the excellent students who have delivered themselves.
In 2001, Yang Xueming was invited to visit the Dalian Institute of Chemistry. An academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Bao Xinhe, then director of the Dalian Institute of Chemicals, was on a business trip. He could not wait to dial Yang Xueming's telephone and invited him to work at the Dalian Institute of Materials.
The statement made by the director of the package ignited Yang Xueming's deep-rooted return to his hometown. At this time, Yang Xueming developed a series of internationally leading scientific instruments. He achieved many international attention in the study of chemical reaction kinetics. The important results of the research work have made very good progress. If we come back to Dalian, it means that everything must be started from scratch. However, Yang Xueming has already made up his mind.
In August of this year, Yang Xueming’s tutor wrote a three-page letter of recommendation to Bao Xinhe. In the letter, he wrote: 'In the past 30 years, there have been about 140 researchers engaged in research with me, but Really learn all kinds of complicated cross molecular beam related experimental techniques, and be able to design, build and engage in precise experiments. So far, it may not be Yang Xueming.
In the same year, Yang Xueming served as director of the State Key Laboratory of Molecular Reaction Dynamics of the Dalian Institute of Chemicals, and became the chief scientist of the National Key Basic Research Project ('973' project) 'The Nature and Options of Chemical Reactions'. , special task force, immediately allocated Yang Xueming 10 million yuan to start funding.
After a period of transition, Yang Xueming returned to Dalian full-time in 2004 and immediately applied for the restoration of Chinese nationality. After the application was approved, Yang Xueming was very excited: 'I can finally publish my own scientific research results in the name of China.'
Enjoy flying ideas in a scientific world
After returning to China, Yang Xueming was absorbed in scientific research. He was gratified that with the rapid development of the country’s economy and the high attention to science and technology, the domestic research environment is much better than expected, the research funding is large, and the research atmosphere is good. , Providing strong support for the development of the scientific cause.
'The new era contains new opportunities. You can enjoy flying in the world of science.' Yang Xueming said with deep feelings.
Yang Xueming’s office is opposite the laboratory. It is his favorite place to stay. Various devices, large and small, are connected by spider-like cables.
'Each instrument is unique in the world. 'Yang Xueming said with pride, because these instruments are almost all designed and developed by his leadership. It is problem-oriented and produces internationally leading scientific instruments. It is he who is in the field of chemical reaction kinetics. The golden key to a series of research results.
'If the popularization of science, 'Dalian light source' is a set of advanced instruments, 90% of the devices in the device are independently developed by us. 'Dalian light source' belongs to the fourth generation light source, in the study of chemistry, energy, physics, biology, environment, etc. The field has a wide range of applications, and it is of great significance to promote the development of research in China and even the world in these areas. ' Yang Xueming said.
Over the past 20 years, Yang Xueming's series of research work has pushed the experimental study of chemical reaction kinetics to an unprecedented height, and through cooperation with theoretical researchers, has solved some long-standing problems in the field of chemical kinetics research, in response to transitional state dynamics. Research and non-adiabatic kinetics have made important contributions, and as a result have gained a number of important scientific awards. He has published more than 300 articles in international academic journals, including 12 papers published in the journals Science and Nature. Yang Xueming’s research work has attracted a lot of attention in the field of international chemical dynamics, making DICP become one of the most important centers for the study of chemical reaction kinetics in the world.
In addition to focusing on research, Yang Xueming's other passionate passion is to train students. This also fulfills his long-cherished wish to become a teacher. He said: 'Science needs inheritance, and the cultivation of high-quality scientific and technological personnel is the continuation of science's life. '
Yang Xueming’s laboratory has absorbed a group of energetic and creative young scholars and graduate students. The most enjoyable thing for him is to discuss, exchange, and even debate scientific issues with them. He must teach students to be curious and encourage students. He must have the courage to make bold attempts. He also attaches great importance to cultivating students' ability to independently develop and devise instruments. Under his guidance, many students have developed a keen interest in designing instruments and have achieved scientific problems in the research and development process. Deep thinking. Yang Xueming has a lot of heart for students' growth and development.
At the moment, Yang Xueming also worried about the development of Liaoning. He said that Liaoning, as an important science and technology base in the northeast, has no major science and technology facilities under construction or planning. He hopes that the relevant departments responsible for the establishment and construction of major science and technology facilities should pay attention to implementing this. A scientific and technological innovation task to accelerate the establishment and construction of major science and technology facilities in Liaoning, and further promote the development of northeastern science and technology highlands.