Comrade Wang Zhiqiu, an outstanding member of the Communist Party of China, one of the founders of my country's ship dynamics science, a renowned expert in the field of ship power in my country, a witness and personal experiencer of my country's second-generation ship power development, Harbin Engineering University lifelong honorary professor, died in Harbin at 16:05 on December 31, 2022 at the age of 88. Professor Wang Zhiqiu was born on September 15, 1935, Han nationality, from Jinghai County, Hebei Province. He started working in August 1955, joined the Communist Party of China in January 1987, and retired in September 2005. He has successively worked at the Chinese People's Liberation Army Military Engineering College, Harbin Ship Engineering College, and Harbin Engineering University. He has successively held the titles of teaching assistant, lecturer, associate professor, professor, director of the Scientific Research Department, and director of the Department of Ship Power Engineering. He enjoys special government allowances. In 2010, he was awarded a lifetime honorary professor of Harbin Engineering University. Professor Wang Zhiqiu loves the party, loves socialist education, loves education, is loyal to the country, is a role model, dares to be the first, has the courage to take responsibility, and strives for the cause of national defense science and technology throughout his life. Professor Wang Zhiqiu has long been engaged in research work on the dynamics of engine internal combustion engines, vibration engine noise control, etc. He has guided and trained more than 30 graduate students. He has won 6 second prizes and more than 10 third prizes for the Science and Technology Progress Award of the Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, and published more than 50 academic papers. As one of the founders of the ship power field and ship power engineering discipline group of our school, with his recognized academic attainments, broad mind, and long-term scientific research vision, he integrates various resources, overcomes major scientific and technological problems, and has been approved for many construction projects with conditions. Under his leadership, support and care, the ship dynamics department of our school has achieved a historical transition from weak to strong, from basics to equal emphasis on basics and models, and has made outstanding contributions to the advancement and modernization of my country's ship power technology! Professor Wang Zhiqiu has devoted his whole life to the development of my country's maritime industry and worked hard for the development planning of naval equipment. He once served as leader of the ship power technology professional group for national defense science and technology pre-research in the shipbuilding industry, director of the China Internal Combustion Engine Society, deputy director of the Special Engine Society, and vice chairman of the Heilongjiang Internal Combustion Engine Society. He served as the pre-research team for my country's ship power from the Eighth Five-Year Plan to the Twelfth Five-Year Plan. He is an expert and contributor to many major plans such as the ML4 plan, "High-tech Engineering", "Ship Power Improvement", "Basic Research on Ship Power", "Ship Power 2030 Plan" and other major plans. He is a major participant in my country's second-generation ship power development plan and a witness to the digestion, absorption and localization of imported aircraft models. Deeply respected by industry experts and loved by teachers and students of the school, he is a good example for us to learn from and a role model for teachers at Harbin Engineering University. His noble moral character and fighting spirit are always worthy of our study and will always inspire us to work hard for education and scientific and technological work. We will miss him forever. With the death of Professor Wang Zhiqiu, we have lost a good teacher, a good party member, and a good comrade. Let us turn our grief into strength and work hard to do a good job in all aspects of the school's work. In compliance with the wishes of the family, the funeral will be kept simple and no farewell ceremony or memorial service will be held. Please contact: Mr. Zhang, School of Power, Harbin Engineering University
Harbin Engineering University January 1, 2023
Wang Zhiqiu: He has never looked back in his life to serve as the power source for Chinese ships.
From the "Liaoning" to the first domestically produced aircraft carrier, the efforts of tens of thousands of experts and scholars have been gathered. As one of the witnesses and founders of China's ship power development from the digestion and absorption of imported models to localization, Wang Zhiqiu devoted his life's light and heat to the development of China's ship power, spilling his blood and turning his black hair into white hair.
In more than half a century of ship power learning, teaching and scientific research, Wang Zhiqiu has made important contributions to the country's aircraft carrier construction and naval undertakings. When China encountered thorny problems in the power system of its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, Wang Zhiqiu shouldered this responsibility for the country without hesitation. In the end, he directed the scientific research team to undertake the analysis of power system theory and basic technology, providing reliable basis and strong support for the normal operation of the power system.
Responsible for the country without hesitation Gu
"Harbin Engineering University must take responsibilities for the country without hesitation." When the country encounters difficulties in the power of ships, Wang Zhiqiu will give such a firm answer. Wang Zhiqiu's responsibility is not to take orders in times of crisis, but to take the initiative when he sees the country encountering difficulties. This rare spirit of responsibility infects every generation of "motivators" at Harbin Engineering University.
During the debugging process of a US$500 million DANA project of a Chinese company, "Hope No. 6", the oil pump imported from Western Europe encountered a problem of excessive vibration. If this link is delayed, it will affect the delivery of the entire project. The efforts of foreign suppliers, shipowners, shipyards and other parties have not found the source of the problem. At this time, the Vibration and Noise Research Institute extended a helping hand in time. The responsibility and team spirit of the School of Power Engineering of Harbin Engineering University were clearly demonstrated in the "Hope 6" incident. After receiving the call, the school immediately organized a team to go to the site for testing. At the same time, many teachers, led by Wang Zhiqiu, conducted remote analysis and diagnosis in Harbin. The entire team worked overtime and discussed repeatedly, and finally found the root cause of the problem and guided the improvement plan. "Hope No. 6" can be delivered in time.
After on-site investigation, Wang Zhiqiu reminded the team members to use innovative thinking to solve the problem. After 6 days and 5 nights of hard work, the team solved the fault by adjusting the control algorithm without moving a screw, saving the shipyard 120 million yuan in expenses.
Dedicated to the development of ship power
The mission calls for responsibility. After several generations of hard work, Chinese ships have risen in the world, and the core power is moving towards the stage of independent research and development. Wang Zhiqiu was born in Tianjin in September 1935. After graduating from the Internal Combustion Engine Department of the Naval Engineering Department of Harbin Engineering University in 1961, he stayed at the school to teach and began to devote himself to the development of Chinese ship power. In 1955, when Wang Zhiqiu set foot in "Harbin Military Industry" for the first time, he forged a lifelong bond with Chinese ship power. As a fourth-term trainee of the "Harbin Military Industry", he and his classmates came together with a passion for serving the country and an ambition to join the national defense cause, and started the study and research of Chinese ship power that has been with him throughout his life.
Cultivate students through words and deeds to contribute to the motherland
When an old professor who was over seventy years old slowly stepped onto the podium to receive the certificate of lifelong honorary professor, the venue burst into warm applause. Wang Zhiqiu went from an ordinary Harbin military industrial student to a ship power expert. He devoted most of his life and energy to ship power technology research and talent training, cultivating a large number of top talents for the country. After retirement, he has insisted on returning to school every week to tell his story to current students.
"Teacher Wang's relationship with our students is like that of a father and son. He not only cares about our studies but also guides us to be useful people to society." Li, one of Wang Zhiqiu's most protégés Wanyou has always kept in mind the teacher's teachings: "When you can create value, you will have a kind of fun, and you will like this major." Wang Zhiqiu's story has infected many students at Harbin Engineering University, and these students have made remarkable achievements in the field of Chinese ship power.
Inheriting his father’s patriotic and dedicated character
Wang Yunsheng (second from right) and his wife took a group photo with Wang Zhiqiu and other six brothers and sisters (first from right)
Wang Zhiqiu is the son of Wang Yunsheng, the former editor-in-chief of Ta Kung Pao . He was born into a well-known newspaper family and was infiltrated by traditional Chinese culture. The four words "a humble gentleman" can best sum up Professor Wang Zhiqiu's personality and conduct. As early as when he resolutely chose to study in the Harbin Military Industry when he was young, his "quickness in conduct" was perfectly reflected. "Influenced by my father, our brothers and sisters all love New China. As soon as Shanghai was liberated, the older children in the family joined the army and went south with the People's Liberation Army. My brother and I graduated from high school at the same time.When I was in my third year of high school, the admissions director of Harbin Military Industry came to talk to me. At that time, I was very excited when I heard that Harbin Military Industry and Dean Chen Geng were there. When asked if I would like to become an officer after graduation, of course young people would agree. "Wang Zhiqiu said this in the interview. Wang Zhiqiu said, "I learned the spirit of patriotism, dedication and responsibility from my father, and this spirit has been used in my own career. "When the country encounters difficult problems, Wang Zhiqiu takes the initiative every time instead of taking orders at the last moment.
Professor Wang Zhiqiu from Harbin Engineering University
We will always remember you!
We will turn grief into strength
Fulfill your will to serve the country with science and technology and take responsibility for the country!
