Was sudden death of top Chinese materials scientist due to ‘insane’ workload?
Liu Yongfeng, a 47-year-old distinguished professor from Zhejiang University, died on March 5th from a cerebral hemorrhage, prompting his family to call for greater attention to the health and workload of researchers. Liu's death occurred after he suffered a hemorrhage on January 21st during a conference. He was a respected mentor who supervised over 40 students and made significant contributions to the field of new energy materials.
The university acknowledged Liu's dedication and the significant loss his death represents to both the institution and the materials science community. An open letter, purportedly written by Liu's wife, described his working hours as "shocking, almost insane," suggesting that overwork may have contributed to his death and highlighting the intense pressures faced by researchers in China.
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Liu Yongfeng, a 47-year-old distinguished professor from Zhejiang University, died on March 5th from a cerebral hemorrhage, prompting his family to call for greater attention to the health and workload of researchers. Liu's death occurred after he suffered a hemorrhage on January 21st during a conference. He was a respected mentor who supervised over 40 students and made significant contributions to the field of new energy materials.
The university acknowledged Liu's dedication and the significant loss his death represents to both the institution and the materials science community. An open letter, purportedly written by Liu's wife, described his working hours as "shocking, almost insane," suggesting that overwork may have contributed to his death and highlighting the intense pressures faced by researchers in China.
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