School of Electronics, Eastern Institute of Technology Signs Agreement with Fenchuang Technology to Build Joint Laboratory

On October 14, the signing and unveiling ceremony for the EIT-Fenchuang Optoelectronics Joint Laboratory, jointly established by Eastern Institute of Technology (Ningbo) and Shanghai Fenchuang Information Technology Co., Ltd., was held on campus. The event marks a new platform for deeper collaboration between the two sides in optics.

The ceremony was attended by Zeng Wenjun, Vice President of Eastern Institute of Technology and Foreign Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering; Liu Qinghuo, Chair Professor and Dean of the School of Electronic Science and Technology; Zhang Lan, Chairperson of Shanghai Fenchuang Information Technology Co., Ltd.; Xu Huocheng, Chief Strategy Officer; Hou Jinqiang, Chief Supervisor; Wang Yifen, Director of the Development and Cooperation Department of the Yongjiang Science and Innovation Office of Ningbo; Li Hao, Member of the Standing Committee of Ningbo Federation of Industry and Commerce, among other guests. The event was hosted by Pan Yijie, Director of the Research Administration Office.

In his remarks, Zeng Wenjun noted that Fenchuang Technology’s vision of a “Light Innovation Consortium” aligns with Eastern Institute of Technology’s philosophy of open and collaborative education. The university will back the development of the joint laboratory, leverage complementary strengths of academic researchers at the university and industrial resources from the enterprise, bridge research and industry, and create opportunities for young faculty and students to engage with industrial practice.

Zhang Lan spoke highly of the university’s campus development, talent pipeline and research ecosystem. She expressed the hope that the joint laboratory will serve as a link to advance industrial connectivity and systematic collaborative innovation, pool strengths from enterprises, universities and research institutes, and facilitate joint R&D and research translation.

Witnessed by all leaders and guests, Huang Zijin, Associate Professor and Director of the Joint Laboratory, and Pei Kaifeng, Deputy Director of the Joint Laboratory and Chief Growth Officer of Fenchuang Technology, signed the cooperation agreement on behalf of both parties. The unveiling ceremony followed, and group photos were taken. Drawing on combined academic and industrial strengths, the joint laboratory will carry out collaborative research on advanced optical metrology, micro-nano optical devices and systems, optical communications and related areas.

During the subsequent discussion session, Huang Zijin said exchanges with Fenchuang Technology have deepened his team’s understanding of application-oriented research. Going forward, the team will pursue collaboration with an open mindset and guide students to balance fundamental research and research translation. Pei Kaifeng stated that the partnership will focus on the industrial rollout and commercialization of university technologies to connect academic research with industry.

Guests also discussed topics including cooperation between Yangtze River Delta enterprises in Ningbo, cutting-edge technology research and research commercialization, expressing expectations for all parties to contribute respective strengths for collaborative innovation.

In addition, the visiting guests toured the campus, core shared research facilities and related laboratories. Both sides will rely on the joint laboratory to further align research with industrial demands and drive technological innovation and cooperation in optics.