File photo taken in 1987 shows Wang Xiaomo (L), who was then one of the 14 young and middle-aged experts making special contributions to the country, shaking hands with late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping (2nd R) in Beidaihe, north China's Hebei Province. Radar engineer Wang Xiaomo won China's top science award on Friday. Wang, 74, is a Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) member who has been engaged in the research and design of radar for the past 30 years. He is regarded as "father" of airborne warning and control systems in China. (Xinhua)
File photo taken in March, 2004 shows Wang Xiaomo (R) together with his student. Radar engineer Wang Xiaomo won China's top science award on Friday. Wang, 74, is a Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) member who has been engaged in the research and design of radar for the past 30 years. He is regarded as "father" of airborne warning and control systems in China. (Xinhua)
File photo taken in July, 2006 shows Wang Xiaomo (L) working in bed in a hospital. Radar engineer Wang Xiaomo won China's top science award on Friday. Wang, 74, is a Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) member who has been engaged in the research and design of radar for the past 30 years. He is regarded as "father" of airborne warning and control systems in China. (Xinhua)
Wang Xiaomo (2nd R) is awarded the Special Award for Progress in Science and Technology of the 2010 State Scientific and Technological Award in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 14, 2011. Wang, 74, is a Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) member who has been engaged in the research and design of radar for the past 30 years. He is regarded as "father" of airborne warning and control systems in China. (Xinhua)
File photo taken in May, 2011 shows Wang Xiaomo in his office. Radar engineer Wang Xiaomo won China's top science award on Friday. Wang, 74, is a Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) member who has been engaged in the research and design of radar for the past 30 years. He is regarded as "father" of airborne warning and control systems in China. (Xinhua)
File photo taken in February, 2012 shows Wang Xiaomo (R, front) working in a data-analysis room. Radar engineer Wang Xiaomo won China's top science award on Friday. Wang, 74, is a Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) member who has been engaged in the research and design of radar for the past 30 years. He is regarded as "father" of airborne warning and control systems in China. (Xinhua)