"In my hometown, most students work after graduating from high school and cannot enter university." Sutan is from Islamabad, Pakistan. His hometown is located in a remote rural village in the south of Pakistan, and the economic conditions are not good.
While studying for a master's degree in Pakistan, Sutan slept 4 hours a day and worked two part-time jobs just to improve his parents' living environment and support his sister's studies. After coming to China to study, Sutan only kept 500 yuan of the monthly living allowance for himself, and sent the rest back home.
Relying on long-term persistence, Su Tan came to Wuhan, Hubei Province in 2019 to study for a PhD in materials science after graduating with a master's degree. He eventually graduated with "three outstanding" defense results and became "the first doctor in the village."
On the afternoon of June 23, Hubei University At the 2022 International Student Graduation Ceremony, Sutan, a doctoral graduate from Pakistan, was rated as an outstanding graduate. His parents far away from home blessed him through the big screen and shed tears of excitement. tears.
Pakistani boy Sutan at the graduation ceremony. Picture/Propaganda Department of Hubei University provided
[1] His mother felt sorry for him because he was too tired, so she fed him food with her hands.
Su Tan has seven children in his family, and he has three brothers and three sisters. Born in a remote village in Pakistan, Sutan's parents did not go to school and his family was not wealthy. However, most of Sutan's brothers and sisters received higher education.
"My eldest brother is an electrical engineer, my second brother is a military officer, and my third brother has a bachelor's degree in agriculture," Su Tan told Jiupai News . "I also have three sisters. One of them is engaged in medicine, and one is engaged in medicine." A recent photo of Sutan, who is studying for a master's degree in horticulture. Picture/Propaganda Department of Hubei University provided
Influenced by his family atmosphere, Sutan studied for a master's degree in the Physics Department of COMSATS University in Islamabad, his hometown, after graduating from the undergraduate program. In order to relieve financial pressure, he sleeps 4 hours a day and works two part-time jobs.
At 8 o'clock in the morning, he went to the high school to teach, and returned to school to study in the afternoon. He also worked as a tutor after 5 o'clock in the evening, and often did not return home until 11 o'clock in the evening.
Sutan's parents both suffer from diabetes and are in poor health. During his master's degree studies, Sutan would accompany his mother to have meals every morning and evening. "I only eat two meals a day, both with my mother. Sometimes she feels sorry for me because I am too tired, and will feed me with her hands. My mother and I have a deep relationship." Recalling the time spent with his mother, Su Tan said Smile.
While studying for a master's degree, Sutan could earn 700 yuan a month through part-time work, and the most he could get was 2,000 yuan. With the scholarship from the local provincial government of Pakistan, his life became comfortable. During the three years of his master's degree, Sutan supported his two sisters in going to school, rented a house in the city, and brought his parents and sisters from his hometown to live in the city.
At the same time, he did not delay his studies. He published 3 SCI papers and was the best in the class.
[2] The master's tutor gave him a ticket to China
After Sutan completed his master's degree in physics, he was already a very outstanding master's student in Pakistan. As the only student in the class who has published three papers, he hopes to study abroad.
Su Tan successfully received an invitation from a professor at Cambridge University, but his financial conditions were not well-off and he was embarrassed by the cost of studying abroad. "Why don't you apply for a school in China?" At this moment, the words of a senior student during his master's degree inspired Su Tan.
Su Tan sent applications to many university professors in China. One day later, all emails were responded to, which made Su Tan very excited.
Among them, Professor Wang Xianbao of Hubei University sent 3 emails to Su Tan, asking, "Do you really want to join our school? Do you want to learn Chinese? If I impart all my knowledge to you, will you come? "After receiving Su Tan's affirmative answer, Professor Wang Xianbao asked, "Last question, do you like Chinese language and culture?"
Su Tan replied, "Yes, I like it very much."
"I have it on my back. When packing, I was really worried about my air ticket. Due to my excellent grades during my master's degree, my supervisor gave me a plane ticket from Pakistan to China as a gift."In the end, Su Tan came to Wuhan, Hubei, as he wished, and to Hubei University, which is close to the Yangtze River.
When talking about the choice of studying in China for a Ph.D., Su Tan said frankly that he was not only moved by Professor Wang Xianbao's sincerity, but also listened to his father's ideas Although Su Tan's father had never been to Wuhan, he had read many books about China. He learned about the Yangtze River, Yellow River and traditional Chinese culture, and felt very close to it, so he encouraged Su Tan to come to China to further his studies.
Su Tan was in China. Hubei University Laboratory. Picture/Propaganda Department of Hubei University
[3] Published 6 SCI articles as a first author during his PhD study
In September 2019, Su Tan came to Hubei University and started his PhD career. Professor Wang was the dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the time. In Su Tan’s eyes, Professor Wang was a kind teacher.
“My tutor was very kind. During the interview, he told me that I could apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship.” , and also helped me contact the relevant departments of the school to go through the application procedures. "Su Tan continued his habit of diligence and frugality during his Ph.D. studies at Hubei University. From the monthly living allowance he received, he only kept 500 yuan for living expenses, and the rest was sent home on schedule.
Professor Wang often encouraged Su Tan, "You Although I am studying for a Ph.D., I should regard myself as a real researcher. "
A group photo of Professor Wang Xianbao and his team, Su Tan is the second from the right in the front row. Picture/Propaganda Department of Hubei University
"Maybe it is because my research level is not bad. Professor Wang asked me and encouraged me according to the standards of a postdoctoral fellow, and came to Hubei University for the first time. From one day on, it gave me confidence. "
Sutan sighed, "We made a black material that is very light and can float on the water. "Sutan's research direction is solar-driven heat-sensitive materials. This material floats on the sea surface, can not only provide solar power generation, but also extract pure fresh water. It is a research result with great application value.
" (This project) The focus is on material research and development, which is also the focus of my PhD studies. "Su Tan said that most PhDs would ask their supervisor for specific operating steps before the experiment, but he would listen carefully to his supervisor's ideas and then explore specific experimental ideas on his own. Under the guidance of Professor Wang Xianbao, Su Tan used Published 6 SCI papers as the first author.
[4] Will go to Shenzhen University to be a postdoctoral fellow
html On the afternoon of June 23, at the graduation ceremony of Hubei University’s 2022 international students, they achieved “three excellent” results. After passing the defense, Sutan was awarded as an outstanding graduate. At the ceremony, his parents in Pakistan sent blessings to Sutan through the big screen.Sutan at the graduation ceremony.
"My father cried. Yes, my mother cried too, they were very happy! "Su Tan couldn't hide his excitement. He told reporters that his parents had witnessed his learning process and the ups and downs along the way. "Since I was a child, if I have any exams, my parents will pray specially and wish me to pass smoothly. . "
At the graduation ceremony, Sutan's father told him, "As your father, I am very proud. This (doctoral graduation) is the best moment in my life. "
"As a Pakistani student, I have special feelings for China and hope to stay in China in the future. "Su Tan, who graduated with a Ph.D., has entered the postdoctoral research station of Shenzhen University. He hopes to return to Hubei after the postdoctoral training and return to Hubei University to work and live.
Jiupai News reporter Ma Xiao
[Source: Jiupai News]
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