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Chapter 664 - 392: The Dilemma of the Researcher (Second Update, Please Subscribe)_1

Chapter 664: Chapter 392: The Dilemma of the Researcher (Second Update, Please Subscribe)_1

After hearing Ding Yue’s introduction to the Biomedical Engineering at Mist City Arts and Science University, Professor Yang Kaining couldn’t help but be amazed.

"I never thought that your University could research 3D Biological Printers and their related technologies, this is truly unbelievable.", he exclaimed.

In Yang Kaining’s view, Biomedical Engineering, which involves 3D Biological Printers and its core technologies, is a state-of-the-art field worldwide.

The fact that Mist City Arts and Science University has already owned 3D Biological Printers and relevant core technologies is remarkable.

If it was any time in the past, Professor Yang Kaining would never have believed what Ding Yue was saying.

It would seem like he was trying to hoodwink him.

However, Professor Yang’s view of this university changed after witnessing the victory of Mist City Arts and Science University at the ACM International College Student Programming Competition held in Zurich.

"Professor Yang, our 3D Biological Printer and its core technology at Mist City Arts and Sciences University are close to maturity now. The only issue that we face currently is procuring the ’biomaterials’ for the 3D Biological Printer.", said Ding Yue.

Ding Yue honestly informed Professor Yang about the challenge that the Mist City Arts and Science University faces in the field of Biomedical Engineering, "It’s indeed a coincidence. President Jiang Zhongbo of our Mist City Central Hospital had read your articles. He told me that you have researched biological materials, hence I personally came to see you."

Ding Yue quickly mentioned the main point, not beating around the bush.

Upon hearing Ding Yue, Professor Yang Kaining nodded slightly and jovially replied, "Well, I study BioScience which is closely related to Biomedical Science. In fact, three years ago, I started researching biological tissue materials."

Upon hearing Professor Yang Kaining’s remark, Principal Xu Dongcheng suddenly became excited, "Professor Yang, have you made any progress or achieved any results in your research?"

Maybe Xu Dongcheng’s words were a bit abrupt, which prompted Professor Yang Kaining’s puzzled glance towards him, wondering why he was making such an inquiry.

Could it be that he was eyeing his research results or technologies concerning biological tissue materials?

"Professor Yang, the thing is, Principal Xu is a good friend of mine. Our Mist City Arts and Science University and Westlight University are private alliance universities in our country. Westlight University has also participated in our University’s Biomedical Engineering project."

Ding Yue quickly explained the situation.

Hearing this, Professor Yang Kaining understood what was happening.

Actually, Ding Yue didn’t mention the important reason behind Xu Dongcheng’s sudden abruptness. His explanation of how Westlight University, headed by Principal Xu Dongcheng, collaborated with his Mist City Arts and Science University on the Biomedical Engineering project was true.

After all, Principal Xu Dongcheng had invested a considerable sum into the Biomedical Engineering project at Mist City Arts and Science University.

Moreover, this investment was made without expecting any financial gain, patent rights, etc.

"So, Principal Ding, you came all the way to Zurich to invite me to participate in your university’s Biomedical Engineering project?" asked Professor Yang Kaining directly.

This surprised Ding Yue a bit, but seeing Professor Yang being straightforward, he nodded and said, "Yes, exactly, that’s the idea."

Professor Yang Kaining heaved a sigh and said, "To be honest, I do trust your Mist City Arts and Science University, Principal Ding. Afterall, it’s not our first meeting. Also, I am very interested in your university’s Biomedical Engineering project, however..."

When Professor Yang said "however", Ding Yue’s heart skipped a beat.

Maybe he was hesitant about accepting the invitation to participate in Mist City Arts and Science University’s Biomedical Engineering project?

If the professor chose not to participate, the project would indefinitely be delayed.

"Professor Yang... May I know the reason?", Ding Yue promptly asked.

"Currently, I work on teaching and scientific research at the Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology and I have a contract with them. That’s one thing. Secondly, I am presently leading a group of doctoral students in a crucial biological research project which cannot be deferred.", said Professor Yang Kaining, explaining why he might reject the invitation.

"Ah, well..." Ding Yue was at a loss for words.

After all, Professor Yang Kaining stated his reasons very clearly. It was not that he was unwilling to accept the invitation to the Mist City Arts and Science University for the Biomedical Engineering project.

He was simply too occupied. Besides his contract with the Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology, Professor Yang Kaining was currently guiding a highly crucial group of doctoral students in biological research.

Guiding doctoral students is a very important task, anyhow. Delaying the bio-research progress would then delay the same group of outstanding doctoral students at Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology from graduating, which Professor Yang Kaining cannot afford. He would be criticized accordingly.

Principal Xu Dongcheng also understood what Professor Yang Kaining meant, and a sense of disappointment naturally showed on his face.

However, he couldn’t say anything about it.

He couldn’t force Professor Yang Kaining to disregard his contract with the Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology, abandon guiding doctoral students in their biological research, and join Mist City Arts and Science University’s Biomedical Engineering project, could he?