Researcher joins UESTC; University operates under US sanctions
What happened
Arup Neogi, a scientist specializing in photonics, joined the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China full-time in 2022. Neogi, who is India-born, leads a team at the university exploring the connection between light and sound. The university has been on the US Entity List since 2012.
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Why it matters
Inclusion on the US Entity List subjects the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China to sanctions regarding technology procurement and academic exchanges. The university was added to the list after accusations of acting as a proxy for the Chinese Academy of Engineering Physics.
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Who's involved
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaA multidisciplinary research-oriented university that is subject to US sanctions.
- Arup NeogiA photonics scientist who works as a full-time employee of the university.
- MalawiA sovereign state from which a student is currently enrolled at the university.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
The university might face increased costs or delays in technology procurement due to US sanctions.
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The entities involved
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University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
a key multidisciplinary research-oriented university
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