Renowned mathematician Liu Jun has confirmed his departure from Harvard University to return to China on a full-time basis. He will take up the position of Xinhua Chair Professor at Tsinghua University and participate in research work at the Beijing Institute for Mathematical Sciences and Applications. Liu Jun is an internationally recognized expert in the field of Bayesian analysis and artificial intelligence.
Liu Jun's return to China is seen as a significant development in the country's efforts to strengthen its basic scientific research and attract top talent from overseas. In recent years, several leading scholars, including Fields Medal winner Qiu Chengtong, have returned to China from abroad. Liu Jun stated that his decision to return to China was driven by his love of education and research, as well as a sense of patriotism.
Liu Jun's departure from Harvard marks a significant loss for the university, which has been a hub for mathematical research and talent for many years. However, his return to China is expected to have a positive impact on the country's scientific community and its efforts to become a global leader in mathematics and related fields.