Technological advancement relies heavily on the contributions of young talent, and the future of innovation will be determined by the skills they possess, says Feng Dan, dean at the School of Computer Science and Technology at Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
“We should cultivate more talents engaged in storage-related research. Only in this way can we focus on achieving breakthrough innovations,” Feng shared in a recent interview.
Feng highlighted a significant gap in the number of students engaged in storage capacity research between the Chinese mainland and Western countries. According to her findings, over 500 PhD students from more than 60 universities are conducting research in North America, and approximately 300 PhD students from over 40 universities are doing the same in European countries. In contrast, the Chinese mainland has about 100 students across 10 universities working in this field.
She emphasized the importance of nurturing talent from two key aspects: training more personnel in basic research to achieve original breakthroughs and cultivating engineering talents for practical applications, particularly those who meet the needs of enterprises.
“Such talents are in great demand in the industry,” Feng noted, adding that enterprises are willing to offer high salaries to attract them, with some positions offering up to 2 million yuan (about $280,000) per year.
Feng’s call to action underscores the critical need for investment in education and talent development to propel the Chinese mainland’s position in technological innovation, particularly in storage capacity—a field essential for the future of computing and data management.
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Expert urges talent cultivation for breakthroughs in storage capacity
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