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Cybersecurity Professor Faced China-Funding Inquiry Before Disappearing, Sources Say
- Prior to disappearing, cybersecurity professor Xiaofeng Wang faced an inquiry regarding unreported research funding from China, as per sources.
- Indiana University questioned Wang about a 2017-2018 grant from China, suspecting improper disclosure of funding.
- Wang had allegedly explained the funding situation to IU and was informed of ongoing inquiry in February.
- IU faculty board member Alex Tanford assisted Wang amidst allegations of research misconduct around disclosure issues.
- Wang's research papers listed funding from various US entities, but collaborations with Chinese researchers had proper disclosures.
- An unsigned statement by Purdue professor Ninghui Li sheds light on Wang's situation, including allegations and administrative steps taken by IU.
- FBI conducted searches at Wang's homes, IU terminated his job, and Wang's lawyers stated no pending criminal charges against him.
- IU declined commenting on Wang's case, emphasizing FBI investigation's involvement and confidentiality.
- Concerns are raised over Wang's abrupt dismissal, potential violations of university policies, and the impact on academic freedom.
- The FBI's actions and university silence are criticized, echoing past controversies in the treatment of Chinese-born academics in the US.
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