On May 15, the unveiling ceremony for the university-enterprise cooperation project of Shenzhen University College of Electronics and Information Engineering was held in Conference Room 710 of Zhixin Building. Attendees included Wen-Hua Ding, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Dean of College of Electronics and Information Engineering; Francesco Muggeri, Vice President of Marketing and Applications for Power Discrete and Analog Products at STMicroelectronics China; Yeping Zhang, General Manager of Strategic Department III at Hymson Laser Technology Group Co., Ltd.; Ling Qin, Deputy General Manager of Shenzhen E-Elements Co., Ltd.; and Yanlong Guo, Branch Manager of CMB Houhai Haiyue Branch. Over ten representatives from the school and the enterprise attended the event. The meeting was chaired by Peichang Zhang, Deputy Dean of College of Electronics and Information Engineering.
Academician Ding , Dean of College of Electronics and Information Engineering, extended a warm welcome to all corporate representatives. He introduced that in recent years, College of Electronics and Information Engineering at Shenzhen University has supplied a large number of engineering talents to Shenzhen and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. With the continuous development of technology and the economy, society has placed higher demands on the schools talent pool. To meet these needs, the school is committed to innovating collaborative education models with enterprises, actively seeking deep cooperation with high-tech companies, and striving to cultivate "seed engineers" who are of higher caliber and better suited for industry development. He emphasized that such cooperation between the school and enterprises is of great significance for the schools talent cultivation and discipline construction. This model not only enables students to develop their ability to solve complex engineering problems through real-world practice platforms but also optimizes the schools educational system through joint courses and committees. Additionally, it promotes the transformation of research results through joint laboratories and collaborative projects.
Then the opening ceremony was held, and representatives of both sides went on stage to unveil the plaque and took group photos.
After the ceremony, Vice Dean Zhang Peichang introduced the basic situation of the college. The predecessor of the college, the Department of Electronics, was established in the same year as the founding of the university. It has undergone multiple rounds of departmental and disciplinary adjustments, and after merging with the School of Information Engineering and the School of Electronic Science and Technology, it was officially renamed College of Electronics and Information Engineering. The college now boasts a national key laboratory, two first-level disciplines, three doctoral programs, over 20 key research platforms, and a high-level talent pool of more than 150 people, including three academicians. In recent years, the college has achieved remarkable results in scientific research, talent cultivation, and international exchanges.
Director Ke Wang introduced the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center as well as the school-enterprise cooperation program. The center adheres to the philosophy of promoting teaching and learning through competitions. It has established a permanent committee for joint construction with enterprises, standing committees, mentor teams, student teams, and various competition organizing groups. A comprehensive system for student recruitment, talent cultivation, mentor selection, and event scheduling has been set up, aiming to create an excellent platform for nurturing outstanding engineers. The center has renovated 480 square meters of space in Zhixin Building, Zhiteng Building, and Zhili Building to support students in participating in academic competitions. It also plans to deepen cooperation with three companies through joint textbook writing, course development, laboratory establishment, and practical bases.
Vice President Francesco Muggeri introduced STMicroelectronics and the cooperation between the university and the company. Since entering the Chinese market in 1984, STMicroelectronics has become one of the leading enterprises in Chinas semiconductor industry. The company focuses on four major markets: automotive, industrial, personal electronics, and communication equipment, and has established seven application technology innovation centers in Asia, three of which serve the Chinese market. Since 2022, STMicroelectronics has collaborated with Shenzhen University to develop an embedded course based on ST MCU, IO-Link, and AI, training approximately 100 students annually. The joint laboratory provides a platform for students and researchers to practice cutting-edge technologies, reflecting STMicroelectronics long-term commitment to promoting technological advancement and talent development through industry-academia-research collaboration.
Xiaohu Zhang, the Chief Technology Officer of Strategy III, introduced Hymson and their future cooperation plans. Launched in 2020, Hymsons business covers three major areas: 3C lithium batteries, photovoltaics, and healthcare, with sales exceeding four billion yuan last year. Hymson has maintained close ties with Shenzhen University, attracting a large number of graduates each year who join the company and receive high praise. Building on this solid foundation of collaboration, Hymson will deepen its partnership with Shenzhen University and College of Electronics and Information Engineering, implementing a comprehensive joint training model. This initiative aims to provide students with learning and practical opportunities in various aspects such as course instruction, laboratory internships, project development, product incubation, and competition guidance, thereby delivering more high-quality engineering talent to both the company and society.
Vice President Ling Qin introduced E-Elements and Xilinx University Program. Founded in 2004, E-Elements primarily focuses on high-end FPGA system design services. Through the Xilinx University Program, E-Elements builds a comprehensive curriculum for partner universities, guides students to participate in the National Undergraduate Electronic Design Competition, and assists in faculty research and training activities.
This unveiling ceremony marks a new step in the application-oriented talent training field of the industry-education integration model of College of Electronics and Information Engineering. In the future, the school will continue to promote the in-depth cooperation with enterprises, and incubate talents that adapt to the development of the times and meet the needs of the industry.
