Representatives from universities, government departments, research institutions, and enterprises attend XJTU's School of New Energy Science, Technology, and Engineering launch ceremony.

The School of New Energy Science, Technology, and Engineering at Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) was launched on April 8 at the State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering on the Xingqing Campus.

Zhang Liqun, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and president of XJTU, expressed full support and high expectations for the school's development at the launch ceremony.

He emphasized that the university will provide comprehensive support in talent recruitment, laboratory construction, funding, and faculty benefits. The school is expected to build high-level platforms to establish XJTU's new energy discipline as a top-tier program both domestically and globally.

By aligning with national strategic needs, the school will deepen research and strengthen talent cultivation to serve the "Vision 2035" goals. XJTU will also refine its evaluation systems to better suit the characteristics of engineering disciplines, providing a solid institutional foundation for the school's high-quality development.

The school is a secondary teaching and research institution rooted in the national "dual carbon" strategy and the requirements for building a new energy system, while remaining oriented toward the global frontiers of energy science and technology.

With the support of the State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, the school aims to become a hub for talent cultivation, scientific innovation, disciplinary development, and the transformation of research findings within the new energy sector.

Bai Bofeng, deputy director of the State Key Laboratory of Multiphase Flow in Power Engineering, detailed the school's implementation plan. The school aims to conduct "full-chain" research, ranging from fundamental theory to engineering applications, to expand the boundaries of energy through technological innovation, and to reshape engineering education through the integration of industry and academia.

Guo Liejin, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and head of the school's preparatory work, noted that his team has spent over 30 years researching energy theory and conversion technologies. He expressed his hope to collaborate with all sectors of society to create an energy system that supports sustainable development, serves the national rejuvenation, and ensures that clean energy benefits the public.