Prof. Feng Xinde was a renowned polymer chemist in China. This memoir reflects on a decades-long friendship with Prof. Feng, beginning with our first meeting in Japan and extending through subsequent collaborations. It highlights his rigorous scholarship as an academic leader, illustrates his profound dedication to nurturing young talents, and reveals his personal charm, characterized by sincerity, humility, and unpretentious simplicity.

Feng Xinde  /  polymer chemistry  /  scholarly spirit  /  talent cultivation  /  academic legacy