The Cross Border Career of Kuan Jimmy Hsia: A Scientist's Odyssey Kuan Jimmy Hsia's departure from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) to take up a role at China's Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, has sparked interest within academic circles.
On the surface, this move may seem like a straightforward career progression for a renowned scientist and administrator.
However, it also marks a significant shift in Hsia's trajectory, one that reflects a growing trend of cross border collaboration between Chinese universities and international talent.