The overseas background of Chinese returnee energy scientists

PLoS One. 2023 Nov 28;18(11):e0290959. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290959. eCollection 2023.

Abstract

In an attempt to uncover the international affiliations impacting the Chinese energy sector, this study applies the method of Curriculum Vitae Analysis (CV Analysis) to explore the overseas background of Chinese returnee energy scientists. The investigation focuses on a representative group of scientists hailing from China's distinguished "985" project research universities. From the available online CVs, we gathered data and identified the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom as the primary host countries that facilitate the growth and learning of these energy scientists. We also noted a concurrent surge in scientists return to China after acquiring academic and professional experience in prestigious global universities. This study thereby illuminates the evolving patterns of Chinese energy scientists' global mobility and return migration.

Grants and funding

Authors who received all grants: J. Liu Grant details: General Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China (71774015); General Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China (71974012). NO - Include this sentence at the end of your statement: The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.