The Nano and Micro Materials Laboratory of Xihai University has been focusing on basic research on nano and micro materials.
For example, the physical properties and chemical properties of nano-micro materials.
For example, the reaction movement process of nanoparticles.
etc.
Research in similar directions belongs to theoretical basic research, and it is not easy to apply for national funds for research in theoretical basic directions. Most of the fields supported by national funds are the application and manufacturing of materials.
The research of nanomaterials, or materials science, itself relies heavily on financial support. Without funds, experiments cannot be carried out, and the limited funds applied for are the biggest obstacle to research.
Therefore, Xia Guobin has been considering applying for horizontal projects, which are projects developed in cooperation with enterprises.
It's not easy.
Most of the horizontal projects with abundant R&D funds are monopolized by national key laboratories and professional research institutes. It is not easy to apply for it. This is the case with research in the field of materials. No matter how well-prepared the project is, it is often incompetent. A word from an authority in the field.
The Alloy Laboratory of Donggang University is like this. They can receive many R&D projects from state-owned enterprises, and they never have to worry about scientific research funding.
Xihai University's Nano-Micro Laboratory is a bit "too high and too low".
Although it is a provincial key laboratory, the funds that can be allocated by provincial funds are limited. They need a lot of funds to carry out research, and they can only rely on applying for small vertical projects every year to 'continue'.
This cooperation with Invasive Technology is a very good opportunity. The research of 'microsphere manufacturing' is the field of NanoLab.
Xia Guobin hoped that if they could reach a cooperation, they would have enough funds to continue research, but after a long time of preparation, they still had not reached a cooperation with Invasive Technology.
Chuangwei Technology also hopes to find a partner. They hope to have more scientific research results and more patents in the field of 'nano' material manufacturing, so that they can achieve the purpose of expanding their business with technical support.
The purpose of Su Yingxue's team coming to Xihai University was to cooperate with the NanoLab. However, after more than a month of inspection, they finally chose to "put the investment on hold" because the analysis of the early experimental data was vague and insufficient to explain the research and development results. feasibility.
Private companies will certainly carefully weigh the pros and cons of investments.
They will hope that every investment can yield results. Only with a higher probability of producing patents and technological output can large-scale capital investment not be in vain.
Xia Guobin felt speechless when he shelved the cooperation on the grounds that "preliminary experimental data analysis was vague". Because the experimental data was very large and complex, they could only analyze it as a whole or in parts, and grasp the data direction from a general direction. to illustrate the feasibility of the study.
From the basic logic, this method can be said to be meaningless. No matter how you analyze it, the final result will be 'high research feasibility'.
Xia Guobin knew that if he wanted to achieve cooperation, he had to solve the problem of experimental data analysis.
But, he couldn't do it.
Analyzing so much data is the job of a very professional data analysis expert. As for top experts in similar fields, he doesn't know who to hire. He can only find mathematics and computer professors he knows.
As a result, all were rejected.
Everyone who refused gave a similar reason, "The data is too complex to do. Even if we do the analysis, it may not be able to explain the problem."
People who know me in the same industry put it bluntly, "Without enough manpower and high-end equipment, the underlying data analysis will not be too detailed."
"As long as you have high-end equipment, half of the problem is solved, but even if you enter into real research, there will still be problems with analyzing massive data. The success of similar research requires a lot of luck."
This is where the problem lies.
Xia Guobin asked many people but couldn't find a solution, and he couldn't find a definite solution.
When I found out that Wang Hao's mathematics paper would be published in the Journal of Mathematics and that he would win an award at an international computer conference, I simply came over to find him.
"That's the way it is."
Xia Guobin sighed and said, "I have no choice. If I want to win the project, I must conduct detailed experimental data analysis to be convincing. I can't do this, and neither can others."
"I've talked to a lot of people, but they all said no."
"Wang Hao, Teacher Wang, Professor Wang." Xia Guobin's tone was a little pleading, "Look, can you help me? If I can't do it, you can help with research."
Wang Hao was silent for a moment and said, "It is very difficult to find patterns and directions in the analysis of massive data, which involves data mining. Although there are many solutions in this area, in fact, for each different problems are very difficult to solve.”
"In fact, it is similar to research feasibility analysis. Even if we find patterns from a large amount of data, it may not be valuable."
"If you spend millions to hire a team of experts to do this kind of analysis, you may get the same results as if you just think about it and do some research on your own."
Xia Guobin nodded as he listened.
This is a fact.
At the same time, it is also the reason why the Invasive Microsystems team put aside cooperation, because the experimental data analysis results cannot explain the problem.
He shook his head and said, "But we really can't do it, and there's no point in doing it."
"Hmm~~"
Wang Hao hesitated for a long time, and then said after thinking, "How about this, Professor Xia, you give me the data, and I will take the time to help research it, but I must explain three points."
"Say it!" Xia Guobin said immediately, "As long as you are willing to help, anything is possible."
Wang Hao said seriously, "First, I can try, but my ability is limited and I'm not sure I can do it."
Xia Guobin nodded.
"Second, when I conduct analysis, I must base my analysis on practical principles. Whatever the result is, that is the result. I will not draw conclusions in a direction that is conducive to research and development."
"Of course, if the research is not feasible, we will not force it, and we must be responsible to the enterprise!" Xia Guobin continued.
"Third, labor fees are also required. I don't ask for more, just the 20,000 yuan you mentioned." Wang Hao explained, "This is a symbolic work fee. After all, no one wants to spend time to do a job." A job that has nothing to do with you.”
"There's nothing wrong with what you said." Xia Guobin said decisively. He had been rejected many times. As long as Wang Hao was willing to try, he would be satisfied.
…
Xia Guobin attached great importance to experimental data analysis and handed the hard drive containing a large amount of experimental data to Wang Hao the next day.
After Wang Hao loaded the contents into his computer, he only read it for about half an hour. After understanding the general meaning, he decided to put it aside for the time being and study it again when he had time.
This kind of data analysis work cannot be completed in one or two days. It can take several months to complete, which is already quite fast.
He still did his own thing and carefully wrote two project application reports, one was "Exploratory Research on Carry Determination Algorithm", and was preparing to apply for the Natural Science Foundation of Northern Xinjiang Province for the general project.
The other is "Research on the Probability of Prime Number Distribution", which is applied for the Outstanding Youth Fund Project of Northern Xinjiang Province.
The deadline for applying for provincial fund projects is until the end of the month. Wang Hao is not in a hurry and just writes slowly. At other times, he either does exercises or goes to the library to read books, which also increases his knowledge reserve and can also contribute to research and development tasks. inspiration.
Three days later, Wang Hao took two applications and other printed materials to the school's Science and Technology Office.
Zhu Jianrong and Li Ming are both there.
During this period, the school's Science and Technology Office is the busiest. There are always people coming to inquire about fund projects, and many people come to submit various project reports.
Zhu Jianrong still attaches great importance to the project applied by Wang Hao, because Wang Hao has already made considerable achievements, and has published top journals or top academic conference papers in the fields of mathematics and computer science.
Papers of this level are sufficient to support application for national scientific research projects.
Zhu Jianrong judged that Wang Hao should have no problem applying for an 'Excellent Youth'. As a result, he took the application report and looked at it carefully. It was indeed what he thought, he was applying for the Outstanding Youth Project, but it was at the provincial level.
He suddenly asked in surprise, "Are you sure? Professor Wang Hao, with your achievements, you can definitely apply for national-level honors and outstanding youth!"
"No need." Wang Hao simply said three words.
"No need?"
Zhu Jianrong didn't understand. He thought Wang Hao didn't understand the rules, so he immediately explained, "National Natural Science Foundation projects are much more than the funds allocated at the provincial level. The same project may be doubled or even tripled. Three times, I saw in your report that the budget is only...50,000? This computer project is...200,000?"
"Too little!"
Li Ming took the two applications, opened them and looked at them carefully, and immediately said, "This funding requirement is too low. For example, a computer research project, a national-level outstanding student, how can it be more than 400,000? Even for a mathematics project , you can also apply for 100,000 yuan."
Wang Hao shook his head and explained, "I've thought about it carefully, and it's not necessary at all, because I don't need too much funds. As long as I have this kind of project, it's not going to be paid to me anyway, it's just reimbursement."
"With funding from the National Outstanding Youth Fund, the 400,000 yuan project needs to be spread over several years, and the average is only 100,000 per year. If the research is completed in one year, the remaining funds will not be used, right?"
"..."
"..."
Zhu Jianrong and Li Ming looked at each other. They felt that what Wang Hao said made sense...
What a P!
Others complained that the project funding was low.
This guy thinks that there are too many funds and is not satisfied with the disbursement over several years. He also says that the funds do not belong to him?
What is the logic?
