Publisher: School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering 

Date: January 24, 2024

In a remarkable feat underscoring its prowess in the realm of optical engineering, JNU's Optical Engineering Department has clinched substantial funding from the prestigious National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), solidifying its position among the nation's elite academic institutions.

The Information Science Department of NSFC recently unveiled a comprehensive report titled Analysis and Planning Prospects of Application Funding for Optics and Optoelectronics Projects, shedding light on the top 10 supporting units in the domain of optics and optoelectronics from 2016 to 2021. Notably, JNU emerged as the 7th highest recipient of funding for general projects and secured an impressive 3rd position in funding for youth projects, with a remarkable youth project funding rate of 43.75%. This accolade underscores the exceptional caliber of the school's burgeoning talent pool in the domains of optics and optoelectronics.

In a strategic move aimed at honing talent acquisition and fostering tailored educational programs to meet industry demands, the Optical Engineering discipline at JNU has witnessed a transformative evolution in recent years. Designated as a key construction discipline of high-level universities in Guangdong Province and a pivotal component of the Guangdong Province's Chong Bu Qiang Enhancement Plan since 2015, the discipline has attained the prestigious status of a doctoral program and a postdoctoral mobile station in first-level disciplines. Furthermore, the discipline has garnered consistent acclaim, securing an A-level rating in the Times Higher Education China Discipline Rating for 2022 and 2023.

Bolstered by the exceptional support of projects such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China, JNU's Optical Engineering Department has made significant strides in generating impactful academic breakthroughs. The department's research endeavors have garnered widespread recognition, with research outcomes selected for inclusion in the National Natural Science Foundation of China's Excellent Achievement Tour, China's Top 10 Advances in Optics, China's Top 10 Social Influence Events in Optics, and Global Important Advances in Optics.

Over the past five years, three esteemed faculty members have been elected as members of the esteemed American Optical Society, underscoring the department's robust growth trajectory and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. The Optical Engineering discipline at JNU stands poised at the vanguard of innovation, poised to shape the future landscape of optics and optoelectronics through groundbreaking research and scholarly contributions.