Dai Liang

Dai Liang, a physicist recognized for his work in black hole research, has returned to China to take up a professorship at Fudan University in Shanghai. He is now affiliated with the Fudan Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics. Liang was previously awarded a prestigious Sloan Research Fellowship in 2021, an honor reserved for promising young scientists in the US and Canada. His move to China is part of a broader trend of scientists and experts relocating from the US and UK to China in 2026, driven by factors such as funding availability and opportunities for leadership roles. Liang's decision highlights the increasing appeal of Chinese institutions for established researchers seeking to advance their careers and contribute to scientific endeavors within China.