Huairou Lab's Summer Camp on Energy Tech & Frontier Science Wraps Up Successfully

From June 27 to 29, Huairou Laboratory hosted its "Energy Technology and Frontier Science" summer camp. The event brought together 30 outstanding students from twelve prestigious universities including Xi'an Jiaotong University, Zhejiang University, and Harbin Institute of Technology.

During the opening ceremony, the Director of Department of Planning and Education extended a warm welcome to the participants, and provided an extensive overview of Huairou Laboratory's mission, historical development, research directions, and doctoral student training model.

In the expert lecture series, Professor Xu Jinliang, Associate Professor Yu Zhanqing, and Associate Professor Tang Cheng, from the Laboratory's scientific research team, delivered presentations based on their respective areas of expertise and research experience.

Professor Xu Jinliang spoke on the topic of "Cultivating Critical Thinking," elaborating on the definition and necessity of critical thinking, and shared his insights on how to develop this essential skill through examples of scientific research.

Focusing on "DC Technology for New Power Systems," Associate Professor Yu Zhanqing introduced key technologies and recent breakthroughs in DC technology, highlighting innovative applications and future trends in the power industry. 

Associate Professor Tang Cheng presented on "Green Hydrogen and Green Electrochemical Engineering." He discussed the pivotal role of hydrogen production in energy transition. From both academic and industrial perspectives, he shared his experience in formulating, analyzing, and solving research topics.

Participants toured the Laboratory, gaining first-hand experience of the research conditions and surrounding communities of the Lab.

Doctoral candidates currently at the Lab shared their personal research journeys, offering insights into the Lab's research atmosphere, academic environment, and daily life. This firsthand account provided the participants with a more direct and comprehensive understanding of the Lab's research setting and living conditions. Staff from the Department of Planning and Education also addressed questions regarding doctoral admissions and training programs in detail.

At the conclusion of the event, the participants expressed gratitude for the enriching experience, saying that the time was too short but the gains substantial. The summer camp organized by Huairou Laboratory deepened students' understanding of energy technology and frontier science. It provided a platform for students aspiring to join the Lab, sowing seeds of dreams for a strong energy nation and scientific service to the country in every participant.