Research On Charles Kuen Kao’s Practice On Science And Technology

Charles Kuen Kao is a well-known ethnic Chinese physicist,educator,and the2009 Nobel Prize winner in Physics.He is known as the ‘Father of Optical Fiber’ for his outstanding contributions to the transmission of light in fibers for optical communication.Kao has not only made great achievements in original innovation of optical fiber,but also has made brilliant achievements in technology management and science education.He is a remarkable compound master of science and technology in contemporary times.This article takes Kao’s science and technology practice as the research object,following time sequence as the main line,and adopts the research methods of‘document research method,case study method,internal history research and external history research method’ and other research methods,from the perspective of ‘History,Analysis,and Strategy’(HAS),to sort out and analyze Kao’s science and technology practice in the three aspects of original innovation of optical fiber,technology management and science education.Specifically,this article is divided into six chapters.The main parts are Chapter 3,Chapter 4,and Chapter 5.It introduces the main content of Kao’s practice on Science and technology from three aspects: historical facts,reflections and enlightenments,which is about original innovation of optical fiber,management of science and technology,and science education.The subordinate parts are Chapter 1,Chapter 2,and Chapter 6,which introduce the basis of this research,research purpose,research status,research ideas,research methods,innovation points and the growth background of the character,and summarize the advantages and limitations of the research and the character.The detailed content of this research is introduced as follows:Chapter 1 is the introduction part,which specifically clarifies the basis for the topic selected,research significance,research purpose,research methods and innovation points.The current research status in domestic and abroad are reviewed,and the research clue of chronology and the demonstration mode of ‘History,Analysis and Strategy’(HAS)are pointed out.Chapter 2 is a sketch of Kao’s childhood and study experience.It is an introduction to Kao’s personal experience before his formally engagement in optical fiber research.A wealthy family background provided Kao with a good growth and learning environment.With the support of his family,Kao could not only develop his scientific interests freely,but also received the best quality education at that time from an early age.After graduating from St.Joseph’s College,Kao went to Woolwich Polytechnic(now the University of Greenwich)to study electrical engineering.He not only obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering,but also was hired by STL in UK.This marked the beginning of his life journey to explore optical fiber.Chapter 3 is about Kao’s original innovation practice of optical fiber technology.First of all,the chapter,through the two aspects of challenge and opportunity,restored the historical context of optical fiber technology innovation.Secondly,Kao’s contributions to optical fiber technology innovation in academic theory,technology application,and social translation were discussed.Then,according to the history mentioned above,we will reflect on science,technology and innovation from three levels: historical context,technology consumers and technology innovator.Finally,based on historical facts and reflections above,it was promoted that to advance the development of science,technology and innovation in China,specific countermeasures from talents cultivating,innovation resistance and innovation risks should be put forward.Chapter 4 is about Kao’s management practice of science and technology.Kao is not only a great technology innovator,but also an excellent technology administrator.In terms of specific practice,Kao launched a series of reforms in response to problems in research of International Telephone & Telegraph.In terms of his management ideas,Kao put forward systematic opinions and suggestions for technology companies to follow the trend of technological development and to choose appropriate development strategies in the fierce market competition.For its huge ideological system and wide range of directions,in order to smoothly sort out his viewpoints,this chapter starts from the production process of scientific and technological products,and summarizes his thoughts from the four aspects of production: judgment,R&D,production and marketing.While based on the current domestic and international situation,some suggestions and ideas for China’s management departments and technology enterprises has been put forward.Chapter 5 is about Kao’s practice of science education.After leaving ITT,in 1987,Kao became the vice-chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.Under the leadership of Kao,the Chinese University of Hong Kong has successively carried out scientific research reforms,educational system reforms,and school administration reforms,which greatly enhanced its international status and international influence.However,these reforms had not been smooth sailing,and there were also many inherent contradictions and external resistances that must be dealt with.Therefore,it is particularly necessary to analyze and summarize Kao’s experience and lessons in these reforms,which will provide a reference and model for deepening the reform of China’s higher education.In addition,in the process of interaction with Kao and students,he was also widely praised for his tolerance and love for students.His unique educational philosophy has a profound impact on later generations and provides an outstanding example for building an ideal teacher-student relationship.Chapter 6 is the summary part,which specifically introduces the advantages and shortcomings of this research in terms of historical materials,criticism,policy comments and other aspects.The author’s expectations for later researchers on this topic are also put forward,as well as scientific and technological figures’ study and policies’ study beyond this topic.This chapter also reviews and summarizes Kao’s life,which will always be the example and representative for all researchers.The remaining part is an appendix to the article,with a list of Kao’s chronology,awards,social recognition,honorary degrees,representative works,other honors,as well as his love story with Gwen May-Wan(Huang Meiyun),prospecting a better understanding for readers to know about Charles Kuen Kao.All in all,in terms of contribution,Kao not only completed the feat of optical fiber technology innovation,but also put forward a variety of ways for technology enterprises to fulfill their choices.Otherwise,he greatly enhanced the research strength and international influence of the Chinese University of Hong Kong.Thus,he is Great.In terms of his life,Kao had a smooth life.He has played the social role of technology innovator,manager and educator very well,and left a brilliant mark in academic,business and educational circles.Therefore,he is also Successful.As an outstanding leader in science and technology who has made extraodinary achievements in the field of ‘industry,university and research’,he will always be a model and representative who is worthy of all researchers to learn and follow.