A meeting bringing together the national science and technology award conference, the general assemblies of the members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), and the 11th national congress of the China Association for Science and Technology was held on July 8 in Beijing.

Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) clinched three national top sci-tech awards, including two State Natural Science Awards and one State Technological Invention Award. This brings XJTU's historical tally to 255 State awards, with 54 secured within the last 10 meetings.

In the energy sector, the project "Theory and Method for Orderly Supercritical Water Vapor Conversion of Carbon-Based Energy," led by Academician Guo Liejin from the School of Energy and Power Engineering, won the second prize of the State Natural Science Award.

This pioneering project has opened up new possibilities for the conversion of carbon-based energy, helping safeguard national energy security and driving green, sustainable development.

In the field of fluid mechanics, Professor Zhang Jie from the School of Aerospace Engineering won the second prize of the State Natural Science Award as the second principal contributor for the project "Theory and Method of Liquid Metal Magnetohydrodynamics."

This research enhances the theoretical analysis and design capabilities of liquid metal blankets under real fusion environments, providing support for the country's R&D in liquid metal blankets and exerting a major influence on fusion blanket technological roadmaps both at home and abroad.

Additionally, a project co-developed by Professor Wang Tiejun from the School of Aerospace Engineering (serving as the second principal contributor) was awarded the second prize of the State Technological Invention Award.

These achievements highlight XJTU's strength across the entire innovation pipeline, from fundamental research and technological breakthroughs to the practical application of research findings.