Rising star chip scientist Jiang Jianfeng leaves MIT for China’s Peking University

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Shi HuangMarch 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Jiang Jianfeng, a 30-year-old semiconductor scientist specializing in two-dimensional indium selenide (InSe), has joined Peking University as a principal investigator, associate professor, and PhD supervisor just 18 months after earning his doctorate. He recently completed his PhD at Peking University in June 2024 and briefly served as a postdoctoral researcher at MIT. Jiang's research on InSe, a material that could challenge silicon in chip manufacturing, began during his undergraduate studies at Shandong University. His rapid career advancement reflects his academic achievements, including awards from both Shandong University and Peking University. His move to Peking University signals China's continued investment in semiconductor research and development.

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DeepTech 30% Shandong University ×250% China 60% Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ×470% Peking University ×380% Jiang Jianfeng ×490%

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