Yao Qizhi, an outstanding computer scientist born in Shanghai in 1946, has achievements that span both academia and technological innovation. As the recipient of the Turing Award in 2000, he is not only renowned in the field of computer science but also an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a foreign member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a foreign member of the National Academy of Sciences. Yao Qizhi is currently the director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences at Tsinghua University and serves as the chief professor of the 'Tsinghua University Computer Science Experimental Class' and the 'Tsinghua University Artificial Intelligence Class', making significant contributions to the cultivation of the next generation of computer science talent.

In recent years, Andrew Yao has extended his expertise to the field of blockchain technology. He leads a team at Tsinghua University that founded Conflux Network, a highly regarded public chain project. Yao serves as the Chief Scientist at the Conflux Foundation, providing strong academic support for the project and personally participating in the design of key algorithms, particularly making significant contributions to the randomized consensus ordering algorithm.

In early 2020, with the support of the Shanghai municipal government, Yao Qizhi participated in the founding of the Shanghai Tree Diagram Blockchain Research Institute. The institute is dedicated to the research and development of the underlying system of the Conflux blockchain, with Yao Qizhi once again serving as the chief scientist, leading the research direction. This initiative not only reflects Yao Qizhi's foresight into the development of blockchain technology but also demonstrates the government's emphasis and support for this emerging technology.

Yao Qizhi's experience showcases the leap from traditional computer science to cutting-edge blockchain technology. His contributions extend beyond academic theory to include practical applications and industrial development, securing an important position for China in the global blockchain competition. Yao Qizhi's story exemplifies how scientists can continuously innovate across different fields, drive technological advancement, and influence the direction of future development.