Eugene, a young man from Moscow, Russia, crossed mountains and seas to China in 2018 to pursue a doctoral degree at Northwestern Polytechnical University. Later, he rooted in Xinjiang to conduct postdoctoral research and delved deeply into the field of crystal structure calculation. He cleverly utilized automation tools to assist the team in efficiently screening and discovering various new materials with special properties, resulting in remarkable scientific research achievements.

During his time in Xinjiang, Eugene had already integrated into the local area: he adapted to the dry climate, fell in love with fragrant grilled meat, and mastered the skill of using chopsticks proficiently. He was accompanied by Chinese tea every day. In 2026, he was awarded a five-star card, which he regarded as the highest honor for settling down in China. Eugene expressed his willingness to serve as a bridge for scientific and technological cooperation between China and Russia in the future, promoting in-depth exchanges between researchers from both countries and sparking more sparks of friendship and wisdom between the Eurasian continent.Editor/Cheng Liting