Amputee Chinese scientist mentors software verification for defense

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Wang Ji mentors scientists to verify military software with medical-level precision after losing both legs.

WHO: Wang Ji, computer science researcher at the National University of Defence Technology (NUDT)

WHAT: Mentoring a new generation of scientists in software verification for national defense systems

WHEN: Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET

WHERE: China

WHY: After losing both legs in a life-threatening emergency, Wang Ji continued his work and mentors others to apply precision to defense software code verification

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