Wearing a formal suit and tie, standing on the same podium, Lu Zhou slowly adjusted his breathing, still unable to control the surging emotions in his chest.
The smell of alcohol washed away, and although the drunkenness was not completely dispelled, I felt a lot more comfortable.
Thinking of this, Lu Zhou, who looked a little drunk, suddenly smiled sheepishly.
"After discussion by the German Chemical Society, we decided to award Professor Lu Zhou the Hoffmann Medal to thank him for his contribution to the theoretical chemistry community."
Just a bonus of 10,000 euros was given out. Last time I drew ten Warwicks, this time I will draw ten apples.
Faltings, who was sitting next to him, had a look of lack of interest. Sitting among a group of bored people, the old man couldn't help but hit him.
Lu Zhou took a photo of the Hoffmann medal and certificate, and casually edited a scarf.
Although the popularity of the Hoffmann Medal outside academia is not as good as the Craford Medal or the Ziegler Award jointly awarded by the German Chemical Society and the American Chemical Society, its status in the chemical community is not at all. Low.
Raising the goblet in his hand, Lu Zhou clinked the glasses with Professor Millen and smiled: "Definitely."
Sitting in the audience, Professor Ertel smiled and clapped his hands and gave Lu Zhou a thumbs up on the stage.
At the same time, on the podium.
Huh
"There are very few scholars who can make such significant achievements at this age. Even if we trace the history, I can count no more than ten names."
Walking to the stage, Professor Klaus Millen, the president of the German Chemical Society, read the award speech in a steady voice.
"... From modified PDMS films to research on the diffusion inhibition of polysulfide compounds by hollow carbon spheres, from the imperfect HCS-1 material to the HCS-2 material that completely solves the technical bottleneck of lithium-sulfur batteries, and today's electrochemical interface structure Theoretical model.”
After getting into a taxi at the door, the first thing Lu Zhou did after returning to the Burnitz Hotel was to go to the bathroom and take a hot shower.
"Through his knowledge, he has done truly meaningful things for our world and our civilization."
Faltings grudgingly admitted that this part was a pass for him.
Considering that "things are rare and valuable", the influence of this medal in the academic world is even slightly stronger than the Adams Chemistry Prize.
After being drunk a lot at the banquet, even though Lu Zhou boasted that he had a good drinking capacity, he still couldn't bear it anymore.
Xiao Ai didn't reply immediately, probably because he was thinking.
this…
In the evening, at the Westin Berlin Hotel not far from Humboldt University, the German Chemical Society arranged a celebratory banquet for him, and basically all members of the society were invited.
Suddenly feeling a little lonely, he opened the mini program on his phone and sighed softly.
After all, this award is not given out every year.
However, as part of the celebration, the German Chemical Society's congratulations to Lu Zhou did not end.
To be precise, this moment should be called the podium.
Because of the existence of these two levels of meaning, the meaning behind this honor is even more extraordinary.
After clicking send, Lu Zhou threw his phone on the bedside table, yawned, and turned over to sleep.
"Thanks."
…
Lu Zhou threw the clothes into the frame for a change of clothes, then lay on the bed, facing the empty room, playing with the golden medal in his hand.
The second week after the lecture ended, the venue was also the auditorium of Humboldt University.
As a handsome senior, he always has to do something for his juniors.
like…
In addition to celebrating the birth of a new Hoffman Medalist, the main purpose of this banquet is to provide a place for communication among colleagues who usually have relatively closed social circles.
The Bourbaki school pursued a glorious isolation from other disciplines. But even if you put aside the parts about other disciplines in that theoretical model, there is still a remarkable mathematical beauty in the rigorous argumentation process.
"Xiao Ai, your master, I'm a little dizzy now, and I'm going to sleep soon. But before going to bed, I always feel like I've forgotten something. How about you think about it for me?"
The Hoffmann Medal, established by the German Chemical Society in 1902, stipulates that scholars who have made outstanding contributions in the field of chemistry, regardless of nationality, can receive this medal. The medal is awarded from time to time and the prize is a certificate and a gold medal.
"Haha, please take me to see it," Professor Mirren raised his eyebrows in interest and said with a smile, "To be able to train an outstanding scholar like you, there must be something worth learning from."
According to the traditional practice of awarding awards in academia, the awards are followed by a dance.
"Now that the theoretical model of the electrochemical interface structure has been completed, with its help we will be able to achieve greater progress and results. We have reason to believe that in the not too distant future, it will become indispensable in our theory A cornerstone.”
An outstanding scholar usually has many identities. While being the president of the German Chemical Society, Professor Millen is also the president of the German Academy of Sciences, the director of the Institute of Polymer Research of the Max Planck Society, and an honorary scholar of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. professor.
But as a winner of the Hoffman Medal, Lu Zhou was undoubtedly the star of the banquet.
Although he is not sure whether Professor Mirren can get any inspiration from the education model of JJTU, it is always a good thing for his alma mater to be able to exchange experiences with top foreign universities and learn from each other.
How embarrassing.
"... China is a beautiful country. I have been there many times. The one I have been to most is Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The library there impressed me deeply. It is always full before it closes. In my opinion , a nation that loves books and knowledge is worthy of respect." Standing in front of Lu Zhou, Professor Millen, who had previously awarded Lu Zhou a medal on the awards podium, was chatting with him in a friendly tone.
Professor Mirren smiled and said in a funny tone.
As for the bonus, it is not much, only 10,000 euros, but the courtesy is light but the affection is heavy.
After a while, a line of text popped up on the phone screen.
I really forgot about this.
After many people arrived, they would walk up to him with champagne and congratulate him.
"Congratulations, Professor Lu Zhou."
Lu Zhou is the first Chinese scholar to receive this honor since the award was established, and also the youngest among all recipients.
Lu Zhou smiled and said, "I'm glad you like my hometown. If you have the chance, I can take you to Jinling University. That's my alma mater, and I bet it's a more beautiful place there."
"At this moment, let us applaud him."
"You're welcome, this is your honor."
After a pause, Professor Klaus Millen raised his voice and announced the decision of the German Chemical Society in an ups and downs voice.
If you think about it this way, it would really be unreasonable not to share this joy with your fans.
Social rhetoric or not, at least his tone was sincere.
Lu Zhou:…
Applause is only dedicated to this part.
Amid roaring applause, the award ceremony came to an end.
On the curtain behind him are listed his research results in the field of chemistry.
Xiao Ai: [Master, I thought of it, you forgot to share the joy with your fans! \(^o^)/]
Putting the medal and certificate into Lu Zhou's hands, the gray-haired old man smiled and stretched out his right hand.
Holding the medal and certificate in his arms, Lu Zhou shook hands with Professor Millen and solemnly expressed his gratitude.
However, when the applause started, the arrogant Germanic old man still clapped his hands symbolically.
After Professor Mirren finished speaking, the venue burst into applause.