Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 424: Chapter 266: We Are Not Living in One Dimension

Projects like these, which are guaranteed funding regardless of completion, are not for just anyone. The higher-ups are essentially throwing money at a hope, and their targets are always the top mathematicians.

Moreover, not every top mathematician is eligible.

Some mathematics professors, or even academicians, who have not made significant contributions for a long time, find it difficult to obtain such projects, as the candidates are selected by the principal project manager.

If a large sum of money is spent with no results, the principal project manager will have to bear some responsibility. On the other hand, if results are yielded after the investment, they will undoubtedly receive some credit.

Therefore, the principal project manager must be very responsible, carefully selecting the participants for the project.

In just over a year, Zhao Yi has produced numerous mathematical achievements, making him highly efficient in research, and widely recognized as a number theory master, with some research in complex mathematics.

Despite his reputation, Liu Tong’en still spoke with him about the relevant content and found that he could provide a lot of valuable information before deciding to let him give it a try.

Although it is just a gamble on hope, it does involve millions.

In the field of pure mathematical research, a project completed by just one person or a few people with millions in funding can undoubtedly be called a "super project".

Liu Guangzuo envies and admires Zhao Yi for being able to obtain such a project; reaching this level through pure research can be considered the pinnacle of his career.

He sighed, "If you weren’t so young, with your mathematical achievements, you would be eligible to be an academician, and even have a chance to win the national science and technology award."

"By the way."

Becoming serious, Liu Guangzuo says, "I estimate that this year, you have a chance to win the national science and technology award, at least a First-class Award of Natural Science."

Zhao Yi asked doubtfully, "I’ve heard of the national science and technology awards, but can I win one with math?"

Liu Guangzuo was somewhat uncertain, "It should be math, but it’s not guaranteed. Your screening method also has a good chance of winning an award. But in principle, each person can only win one award."

Zhao Yi continued, "Why is it the Natural Science Award?"

Liu Guangzuo nodded and explained, "One of the evaluation criteria for the Natural Science Award is the impact of journal articles and professional works. Based on this criterion, your work in mathematics, physics and computer science all have the potential to win an award, and it’s definitely a first-class one. Moreover..."

His tone grew somber, seemingly reluctant but also filled with envy and jealousy, "Even though each person can only win one award each time, with your achievements, you are sure to win an award next year and the year after."

This was indeed enviable.

It’s not difficult to win a national-level award; for scholars with significant research results, there’s an opportunity to win first-, second-, or even third-class awards, as well as some departmental project-based awards for collective scientific and technological progress.

Zhao Yi has many influential research achievements, such as the Collatz Conjecture, three-dimensional tremor waveform graph in mathematics; screening method in computer science; and newly discovered particles in physics. Each of these, based on their impact, is enough to win a first-class Natural Science Award.

Liu Guangzuo was being conservative in his estimation.

Under normal circumstances, without doing anything else, Zhao Yi would definitely be able to win a national-level award for the next five years, and each time it would be a high-level award.

Upon arriving at Yanhua University by car, Zhao Yi continued the conversation with Liu Guangzuo, asking about the national awards and the influence of his achievements on higher-ups.

Liu Guangzuo affirmed, "On a national level, your most influential achievement should be the three-dimensional tremor waveform graph, which can help create a more secure encryption method."

"The other research mainly has a global impact."

"So I think if you are awarded this year, it will definitely be for the three-dimensional tremor waveform graph."

"By the way!"

As they were parting, Liu Guangzuo said, "If you win a high-level award, the top leader might give the award personally..."

After saying this, he left.

Immediately, Zhao Yi became more excited. Winning an award was only natural given his achievements.

If the award is given by the top leader, it feels as if he has made a significant contribution to the country, and the thought is somewhat exhilarating, right?

"If it were my parents, they probably wouldn’t be able to sleep from excitement, right?" freēwebnovel.com

Zhao Yi thought with anticipation.

Back at the faculty dormitory, he sorted out his research materials, mainly revising the Digital Compression Technology section.

Previously, they hadn’t organized it, only simply saving it to the computer and storing drafts in a drawer.

It wasn’t easy to organize these materials, and it took him more than two days to sort everything out.

Now he just waits for the project to begin.

Zhao Yi actually feels very relaxed; having another mathematics-related project on hand may seem substantial, but in fact, since he has done similar work before and made detailed revisions, repurposing his work for the new project is more than enough.

The theoretical framework is undoubtedly high-end, and after some refinements, discussing the theory thoroughly from beginning to end will definitely enhance the effectiveness of the theoretical results.

Submitting it this way can be considered quite perfect.