Things ‘I do not like’ drove me to quit US for Hong Kong: top mathematician Ngo Bao Chau
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World-renowned mathematician Ngo Bao Chau left his position at the University of Chicago to teach in Hong Kong. Chau stated his decision was influenced by a desire to help transform Asia into a leading global center for mathematics and science. He believes Asia, particularly China, has a unique opportunity for growth in these fields and he is eager to contribute. Chau indicated that his departure from the US was also motivated by his dissatisfaction with the current academic environment in American universities. He expressed concern that these institutions, traditionally strong in knowledge and scholarship, are facing challenges. Chau had been teaching at the University of Chicago since 2010.
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