The Asian Scientist 100
Yu Min
Academician
Institution
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Country
China
Field
Physics
Yu was given the 2014 National Highest Science and Technology Award, China’s top science award, for his research into hydrogen bombs.
(Photo: Peking University)
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