Shanghai, August 5, 2025 — To implement its internationalization strategy and broaden students' global perspectives, the School of Chemical Engineering at East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) recently organized a summer research camp in Singapore. A delegation of 28 outstanding undergraduates and faculty members participated in the week-long program from July 22 to 27.
The delegation, led by Vice Dean Zhen Song and Deputy Party Secretary Li Sun, included top students from the Top-Notch Innovative Talents and Excellent Engineer training programs. The camp focused on cutting-edge fields such as new energy storage batteries, green chemical engineering, and advanced materials.
The group visited two world-renowned universities: Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). At NTU, students attended seminars on alkali metal battery safety materials and the development of soft robots for medical rehabilitation. At NUS, professors introduced their latest research in AI-accelerated electrolyte design, electrocatalysis, membrane technology for water treatment, and AI-driven materials modeling.
Beyond academic exchange, the itinerary included visits to cultural and scientific landmarks like the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, the Singapore National Museum, and the Singapore Science Centre. At the Urban Planning Exhibition, interactive models demonstrated sustainable solutions for high-density cities, such as vertical greening and smart underground utility monitoring.
This camp provided a valuable platform for interdisciplinary international exchange, aiming to inspire innovative thinking and enhance students' cross-cultural communication skills.
