On the afternoon of July 12, 2024, the 9th "Zhihong" Advanced Materials International Summer School, organized by the School of Materials Science and Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, held its closing ceremony and award ceremony in the Chen Ruiqiu Building. Attending the closing ceremony were Hui Chang, Vice Dean of the Graduate School of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tao Hang, Vice Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peng Zhang, Assistant Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering, as well as Lecturer Wenpei Gao and Renlei Zhang from the organizing committee. The closing ceremony was presided over by Associate Professor Wenpei Gao, with the participation of 39 individuals from 9 countries, including Russia, Serbia, Australia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Japan, Singapore, and China.

  Host:Associate Professor Wenpei Gao

 Professor Tao Hang, Vice Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, delivered a speech. He first expressed his congratulations on the success of the Zhihong International Summer School and thanked all the organizers, lecturers, volunteers, and participants. Then, he reviewed the highlights of the event and expressed his hope that the students would cherish the knowledge, cultural experiences, and new friendships they had gained during the program. Professor Hang also elaborated on the significance of 'Zhihong' and “Jiaotong”, emphasizing the values and aspirations it represents, and encouraged everyone to strive for excellence, unite, and collaborate in order to contribute positively to the advancement of human society

 Speech by Professor Tao Hang, Vice Dean of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Professor Hui Chang, Vice Dean of the Graduate School, delivered a speech. First of all, he wished that the participants would lay the foundation for future research work by learning about future materials during this summer school. The Zhihong International Summer School is an good opportunity for heart-to-heart exchanges, where students can better understand the importance of teamwork and the charm of Shanghai as a "magic city." Professor Chang finally pointed out that today's ceremony marks the end of the summer school, but it is also the beginning of a new journey, hoping to meet all again in the future.

Speech by Professor Hui Chang, Vice Dean of the Graduate School

Student representative Giovana Zanetini Zanchetta from Brazil said she was honored to have received this opportunity and thanked the lecturers for their diligent teaching and the volunteers for their selfless assistance in making the summer school a fulfilling and memorable two-week experience. During the period, in addition to being exposed to a variety of cutting-edge knowledge and Chinese culture, she also felt the connection between industrial production and scientific research through the enterprise visit activities, which will be conducive to her future planning.            

Speech by Giovana Zanetini Zanchetta, representative of the student participants

Then Professors Tao Hang, Hui Chang, Peng Zhang and Associate Professor Wenpei Gao awarded the most popular poster, the best poster, the group presentation prize, the popular short video prize, and the excellent volunteer prize.

Most popular poster: Arman Hobhaydar(center); Best Poster: Xiatong Yie (left)

Group presentation third prize,team members from left are Weiqi Liu, Jingxiang NG, Cholokidi Margarita,Xinwei Zhong,Jia Hui, Wang Tianguo Wang and Shuhang Chen

Group presentation second prize,

team members from left are Orekhov Alexey, Tangsulu Adil, Tomiris Zhumagaliyeva, Tao Sunyi, Zheng Liuye, Zhang Yi

 TGroup presentation first prize,

the team members from left are Zhengyang Fu(second from left), Ziqi Yang, Arman Hobhaydar,Yuqi Zhou , Filip Koldzic and Asset Aliyev

 Short Video Excellence Awards: Zhaniya Kali(fifth from right), Orekhov Alexey(fourth from left);

Third Prize: Filip Koldzic(third from left) & Elena Sladojevic(second from left),
    Kudriashev Sergei(fifth from left) and Asset Aliyev(sixth from left);
Second prize: Merey Sembay(fourth from right), Arman Hobhaydar(third from right);

First Prize: Giovana Zanetini Zanchetta(second from right)       

Volunteer group photo

Zhihong International Summer School has been held annually since 2016. This year marks the ninth edition of Zhihong International Summer School. In addition to the well-received traditional activities such as academic lectures, cultural festivals, and corporate visits, it has also, for the first time, designed activities like fun sports games and Kongfu class. Through continuous investigation and feedback, Zhihong International Summer School of Advanced Materials will continue to innovate its teaching model, focus on the advantageous research directions and hotspots in the field of materials, provide students with opportunities to understand and learn about the international academic frontier in the field of advanced materials, and effectively broaden their knowledge base and academic horizons.

Group photo

Thanks to all the volunteers. Planning Group: Yan Wang(leader), Yixiao Liu,Yujie Zhang , Yuqi Zhou, Haodong Zhang, Yuqing Wang; Logistics Group: Keran Xu(leader),  Han Wang, Xinwei Zhong, Yi Zhang, Shuhang Chen, Liuye Zheng; Communications Group: Zhengyang Fu (leader), Sunyi Tao,Jia Hui.

Thanks to all the lecturers for their wonderful lectures too.