On December 20, 2025, the School of Electrical Engineering and Automation at Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) successfully hosted its sub-forum of the 13th Shenzhou Forum for Elite Young Scholars in a hybrid format. The event brought together eight distinguished young scholars from leading universities and research institutions across the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other regions. Dean Ye Xuerong and faculty representatives attended the forum, which was moderated by Vice Dean Guan Yueshi.
In the opening remarks, Dean Ye outlined the school’s developmental trajectory and its sustained academic achievements. He highlighted that, under the strategic guidance of the university Party Committee, the school has consistently prioritized talent recruitment and cultivation as a core pillar of its mission. Supported by HIT’s talent policies, the school has established a “Master Plus Team” talent development principal, providing integrated support in teaching, research, and personal well-being to accelerate the professional growth of young scholars and empower them to achieve excellence. Dean Ye extended a warm invitation to outstanding researchers to join the school in advancing both individual aspirations and disciplinary innovation.
During the academic session, participants presented their latest research findings, sparking in-depth discussions among experts and peers on technical challenges, methodological approaches, and potential applications.
The successful hosting of this sub-forum not only provided a vibrant platform for scholarly exchange and intellectual dialogue among early-career researchers worldwide but also offered participants deeper insight into HIT’s and the School’s integrated approach to attracting, nurturing, and empowering talent. For young scholars, they expressed strong interest in the School’s disciplinary strengths and research infrastructure, highlighting their desire to both contribute to and grow with the School of Electrical Engineering and Automation.
