Wang Xuan

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Wang Xuan ( Chinese  王選  /  王选 , Pinyin Wáng Xuǎn ; born February 5, 1936 in Wuxi , Jiāngsū Shěng , China ; † February 13, 2006 in Beijing ) was a Chinese computer scientist . He was the inventor of the computer laser typesetting technology for Chinese characters .

Life

Wang Xuan studied mathematics and mechanics at Peking University from 1954 to 1958 , where he later taught and researched as a professor. In 1974 he was in charge of a government program 748 project to revise the traditional Chinese script.

Wang Xuan founded the computer laser replacement technology for Chinese characters in 1985. With the help of this invention, computer laser replacement systems called Modern Bi Sheng for Chinese characters and the Founder's color transfer system could be developed and introduced in China. This technology made it possible to provide the Chinese and the world population with information and print media.

From 1995 to 2002, Wang was CEO of Founder Holdings Ltd. This Hong Kong registered company was a joint venture between Wang and Peking University. Wang Xuan then transferred approximately US $ 1 million from his fortune to the Wang Xuan Science Research Fund to support the Beijing University Institute for Computer Technology (CSTRI).

Wang Xuan has been a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) since 1992 and of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) since 1994 . Wang was senior official in the 8th, 9th and 10th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference CPPCC).

Wang Xuan was cremated in Beijing on February 19, 2006. In addition to family members and academic colleagues, senior government officials such as Hu Jintao , Wen Jiabao , Jia Qinglin and Zeng Qinghong also took part in the memorial service .

Awards (selection)

  • 1986 Gold medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva
  • 1995 HoLeung Ho Lee Foundation Award for research in science and technology
  • 2001 State Preeminent Science and Technology Award (together with Huang Kun ), the highest Chinese science award
  • 2004 Honorary Title Peking University Preeminent Alumnus

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Note: This article places the family name before the person's first name. This is the usual order in Chinese. Wang is the family name here, Xuan is the first name.
personal data
SURNAME Wang, Xuan
ALTERNATIVE NAMES 王选 (Chinese)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Chinese computer scientist
DATE OF BIRTH February 5, 1936
PLACE OF BIRTH Wuxi , Jiāngsū Shěng , China
DATE OF DEATH February 13, 2006
Place of death Beijing , China