On November 21, the 14th Aoxiang Young Scholars Forum Sub-forum of the College of Physical Science and Technology at Northwestern Polytechnical University was successfully held at the Chang’an Campus. Under the theme "Gathering Outstanding Young Talents, Building the Peak of Physics Together," the forum adopted a dual-mode format, combining both online and offline participation. It attracted 14 outstanding young scholars from renowned institutions worldwide, including Harvard University, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology in Germany, and the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. The forum was attended by Dean Zhai Wei, Party Secretary Chao Xiaorong, Vice Deans Yin Jianbo and Yan Na, as well as faculty representatives from various disciplines. The event was chaired by Party Secretary Chao Xiaorong.

At the beginning of the forum, Dean Zhai Wei delivered a welcome speech. She provided a comprehensive overview of the college, covering its historical evolution and development orientation, disciplinary layout and composition of faculty and students, research platforms and directions, international cooperation and exchanges, as well as talent recruitment policies and support conditions. Her presentation focused on the college’s initiatives, achievements, and policies in talent recruitment and cultivation. She emphasized that the college maintains an eager spirit for talent and a culture of valuing and respecting expertise, actively introducing outstanding talents to further advance the development of the college and its disciplines.

During the scholars' discussion session, young faculty members Liu Fu and Professor Shen Xingchen shared their experiences in applying for national-level talent recruitment programs and reflections on working at the university. Drawing from their personal career development plans, insights into research platforms, team building, and project application processes, they offered valuable guidance to the attending scholars. Their sharing vividly illustrated the talent philosophy of the college and the university: "going above and beyond to help faculty succeed." This deeply resonated with the scholars present, highlighting the college's genuine emphasis on and care for talent, which further strengthened their interest in joining the institution.


Subsequently, the attending scholars visited the college’s key scientific research platforms, including the Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Space Materials Science and Technology, the Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Condensed Matter Structure and Properties, and the Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Technology. Through these visits, they gained an in-depth understanding of the college’s research facilities and developmental platforms.



The afternoon academic presentation session was exceptionally engaging. Postdoctoral researcher Wang Zhipan from Harvard University focused on "Quantum Sensing under High Pressure," revealing the nature of hydrides and nickel-based superconductors. Postdoctoral researcher Zhao Pengcheng from the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology in Germany shared the latest breakthroughs in "Optical Fiber Gas Sensing Methods and Key Technologies." Meanwhile, postdoctoral researcher Qiang Gang from the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden delivered an in-depth exploration of "Semiconductor Nanomaterials: From Spin and Exciton Physics to Optical Quantum Technology." The presentations by the attending scholars spanned cutting-edge fields such as quantum physics, condensed matter physics, optics, and optical engineering, showcasing the academic excellence of young scholars. Their insights sparked lively discussions among the faculty and students present, creating an atmosphere rich with intellectual exchange.

At the conclusion of the forum, Dean Zhai Wei delivered a closing speech. She stated that the forum was not only a significant practice in implementing the university’s talent development strategy of "cultivating leading talents internally and attracting young talents externally," but also an open invitation to outstanding young scholars worldwide. Taking this forum as an opportunity, the college will continue to deepen reforms in its talent recruitment and cultivation mechanisms, providing young scholars with a broader platform for development. She sincerely invited outstanding young scholars from both home and abroad to join the college and the university, working together to fulfill the mission and vision of "Global NPU, World-Leading Aerospace, Maritime, and Aeronautics." She also called on them to contribute to achieving the "127" development goals and the strategic blueprint of "One Ten Hundred Thousand."
(Text:Ma Xiaona; Audit:Chao Xiaorong)