Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-11-22 15:15Core Points - The Chinese Academy of Engineering and the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced the election of 144 new academicians, with 73 from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and 71 from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, marking the highest number of new academicians in the rail transit sector in six years [1][3] Group 1: New Academicians in Rail Transit - Four new academicians were elected from the rail transit sector, including key figures from major companies and universities [1][3] - The newly elected academicians are: - Feng Jianghua, Chief Scientist at CRRC Corporation Limited, known for his expertise in high-speed train traction control technology [1][2] - Gao Shibin, a professor at Southwest Jiaotong University, recognized for his work on high-speed railway power supply technology [2] - Xiao Mingqing, Chief Expert at China Railway Construction Corporation, noted for his contributions to underwater tunnel design [2] - Yu Zhiwu, Chief Scientist at the National Engineering Research Center for Railway Construction Technology, focusing on railway structure vibration and safety control [2] Group 2: Historical Context and Significance - This election marks a significant increase in the number of academicians from the rail transit field compared to previous years, where only one was elected in both 2021 and 2023 [3] - In 2019, all 12 candidates nominated from the rail transit system were not elected, highlighting the competitive nature of the selection process [4] - After this election, CRRC becomes the state-owned enterprise with the most academicians in the rail sector, totaling three [4]