起底“首席科学家”骗局：9.9的假学历，骗走千万

Core Insights - The article discusses the rise and fall of Guo Wei, a high school dropout who fabricated an impressive academic and professional identity, ultimately deceiving institutions and individuals in the academic field [1][6][27]. Group 1: Background and Rise - Guo Wei, originally a high school dropout from Jiangxi, claimed to be the top science student in the 1994 college entrance examination and fabricated a prestigious academic background, including being a chief scientist at Jiangsu University of Science and Technology [1][9][11]. - He created a false narrative of being an internationally recognized scientist, claiming numerous accolades and achievements, including being a "national major talent project A-class innovative talent" and a "Humboldt Young Scholar" [4][7][14]. - Guo's fabricated resume allowed him to secure a position as a professor and chief scientist, with a salary of 1.4 million yuan and a housing allowance of 3 million yuan, bypassing the usual academic promotion ladder [17][18]. Group 2: Deception Tactics - Guo Wei utilized various strategies to maintain his deception, including creating a fake company that he presented as a research institution and producing promotional materials to enhance his credibility [19][21]. - He claimed to have supported several national projects and published over 180 SCI papers, all of which were later revealed to be fabricated [16][31]. - To further bolster his image, Guo purchased fake honors and titles, including a foreign academician title, which he used as leverage in his academic pursuits [25][28]. Group 3: Exposure and Consequences - Guo's fraudulent activities came to light when a netizen questioned his claimed titles, leading to investigations that revealed the lack of evidence for his academic credentials [28][30]. - The fallout from his deception affected not only Guo but also the 12 doctoral students he supervised, who were left without guidance and had their research interrupted [32][34]. - The total financial impact of Guo's fraud is estimated to exceed 20 million yuan, including salaries, project funds, and profits from his associated companies [32][34].