In the lively summer of 2025, the International Summer School on “Chasing Future: Advanced Optoelectronic Information Materials” at Harbin Institute of Technology was successfully held. The event gathered renowned experts and scholars from universities in countries such as the UK, Sweden, Russia, Cyprus, and the US. It drew 24 students from domestic institutions like Shanghai Jiao Tong University, University of Science and Technology of China, and Dalian University of Technology, as well as from international universities including Jeonbuk National University, Yonsei University, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, and National University of Science and Technology MISIS.
Opening Ceremony
At 2:00 PM on July 9, the opening ceremony of the 2025 International Summer School on “Chasing Future: Advanced Optoelectronic Information Materials” took place in Room 708 of the Materials Building. Professor Mingfang Qian, the Assistant Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering, and Professor Jinzhong Wang, the Director of the Department of Optoelectronic Information Science, attended the ceremony. The event was hosted by Professor Yong Zhang, who gave a comprehensive introduction to HIT’s School of Materials Science and Engineering and the summer-school program. After that, Assistant Dean Mingfang Qian delivered a welcome speech, and Associate Researcher Wen He introduced the Department of Optoelectronic Information Science to the participants.
Lectures
The summer school adopted a two-track model of “lectures + experiments.” It introduced professional knowledge and cutting - edge issues in optoelectronic materials and devices. At the same time, it enhanced students’ understanding of basic concepts through hands-on lab sessions. With small-class, interactive teaching, students could select courses or research topics according to their interests.
Professor Wallace C. H. Choy from the University of Hong Kong talked about the latest developments in perovskite materials for light-emitting diode (LED) displays. He focused on how to achieve high-quality full-color perovskite displays, offering innovative ideas and references for high-definition display applications.
Associate Professor Wei Zhang from the University of Surrey presented the frontier progress of perovskite materials and their applications in photovoltaics. Starting with the basic concepts of optoelectronic materials, he gradually introduced new theories and ideas. He detailed the research process of perovskite photovoltaics and addressed the current challenges in energy solutions.
Associate Professor Panagiotis Keivanidis from Cyprus University of Technology shared his insights into condensed matter physics and optoelectronic physics. His course delved deeply into the mechanisms of optoelectronics, combining theoretical derivations with experimental verification to help students fully understand the subject and explore the fascinating world of optoelectronic materials.
Hands-on Projects
On the morning of July 19, the summer school organized presentations and discussions on advanced optoelectronic materials and devices. Students worked in groups to give practical reports and received personalized feedback and guidance from the faculty. This helped students deepen their understanding of optoelectronic materials and devices.
Closing Ceremony
On the afternoon of July 19, the closing ceremony of the 2025 International Summer School on “Chasing Future: Advanced Optoelectronic Information Materials” was held in Room 708 of the Materials Building. Student representatives expressed their gratitude to the faculty and staff for their guidance and hard work. Faculty representatives summarized the two-week program, praised the students’ excellent performance, and presented certificates of completion.
Closing Remarks
During the two-week summer school, students developed a deeper understanding of advanced optoelectronic information materials and device manufacturing. They also broadened their views on the development trends in cutting-edge optoelectronics, which further piqued their interest in this field.
The successful organization of the summer school not only facilitated exchanges among international students but also demonstrated the profound academic capabilities of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at HIT.
Looking ahead, the school will continue to be dedicated to its mission of cultivating talent and making contributions to the progress of science and technology.
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