Author: LI Ming, XIE Baiheng | College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering 

Date: July 4, 2024

A significant stride towards advancing research and innovation in optoelectronic technologies was witnessed at Jinan University's School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering with the convening of the appointment ceremony and first meeting of the inaugural advisory committee for the International Cooperation Joint Laboratory for Optoelectronic Hybrid Integrated Circuits, under the aegis of the Ministry of Education.

(At the meeting)

Gracing the occasion, Vice President Hong An of Jinan University delivered a compelling address, alongside notable luminaries such as Professor Yao Jianping, distinguished academician from the Canadian Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Professor Yu Siyuan from Sun Yat-Sen University, among other esteemed guests from renowned academic institutions.

(Hong An presented appointment letters to Yao Jianping and Yu Siyuan, Vice Directors of the Advisory Committee.)

The appointment ceremony, overseen by Wu Lusheng, Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Research Department, featured accolades for the accomplishments of the Joint Laboratory in fostering talent, conducting groundbreaking research, and fostering collaborations at the nexus of academia and industry. In a symbolic gesture of recognition, Hong An presented appointment letters to key members of the advisory committee, including Yao Jianping and Yu Siyuan.

(Experts visit the laboratory)

Under the adept stewardship of Academician Yao Jianping, the Advisory Committee delved into strategic discussions aimed at charting the course for the laboratory's future endeavors. Guan Baiou, the Chinese director of the laboratory, outlined the construction goals, research trajectories, and developmental blueprints, receiving laudatory feedback and incisive recommendations from the esteemed committee members.

In a bid to propel innovation and cultivate a robust ecosystem for optoelectronic hybrid integration, the Advisory Committee underscored the critical importance of prioritizing technological advancements, fortifying international collaborations, streamlining talent evaluation frameworks, and fostering a culture of academic excellence and support services.

Post the enriching deliberations, members of the advisory committee engaged in insightful exchanges with key teachers at the laboratory, underscoring the ethos of collaborative knowledge sharing and cultivating a vibrant community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of research and technological innovation in the realm of optoelectronics.