Gu's life
Gu was born in 1864, Wuxian County, Jiangsu Province (now Wuzhong District, Suzhou City). When I was young, I took part in the Westernization Movement in Shanghai, and then I went to Japan to study abroad, studying mechanical manufacturing, electrical engineering and other professional knowledge. After returning to China, he worked in machine building, electrical engineering and education in Shanghai and Nanjing, and became an important figure in China's scientific and educational circles at that time.
Gu's innovative thinking
Gu's innovative ideas are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. Advocate practice
Gu believes that only through practice can we truly master knowledge and skills. He is the same in education. He advocates applying what he has learned and pays attention to cultivating students' practical ability and innovative ability.
2. Advocating science
Gu is a scientist. He knows the importance of science. He advocates solving problems by scientific methods, popularizing scientific knowledge and promoting the development of science and technology.
3. Encourage innovation
Gu believes that innovation is an important force to promote social progress. He encourages people to innovate and advocates new ideas, new methods and new technologies.
Gu's practical achievements
Gu's innovative thinking and realistic spirit have made great contributions to modern science, technology, education and culture in China. His practical achievements mainly include the following aspects:
1. Machine building
Gu has high attainments in machine building. He once made the first automatic loom in China in Shanghai, founded the Shanghai Machine Building School, and trained a large number of technical personnel for the machine building industry in China.
2. Electrical engineering
Gu has also made great achievements in electrical engineering. He invented the first motor in China, founded the Nanjing Motor Factory, and made important contributions to the electrical engineering in China.
3. Education
Gu also enjoys a high reputation in education. He founded Nanyang Public School and Nanyang Industrial School, and trained a group of outstanding talents for China education.