This is possibly just pure coincidence, but it seems that Wang Haifeng (the chief designer of the J-36) might have actually taught at Purdue University in Indiana.
He has a webpage on the university's website:
Could it be the same dude?
Heck, there is even a RateMyProfessor page for him (for those who know):



If I were a white dude who couldn't tell the difference between Asians, i'd say YES.
Edit: BTW Comrade Chief Designer seems to have put some effort into his ID photo.
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