December 10th, the National Natural Science Foundation of China（NSFC） announced the list of projects approved for the 2025 NSFC Young Student Basic Research Project (Doctoral Program). All three projects from MSE were approved following the review.
Tang Xu (2023-grade doctoral student)
Supervised by Professor Yang Jixiang and Academician Ding Han, Tang specializes in robotic machining. He has published 6 papers in top international journals (IJRR, RCIM, MSSP) as first author, holds 10 authorized patents (including 1 international patent), and won the National Scholarship for Postgraduates. His project focuses on improving the form and position accuracy of aero-engine composite blades. By establishing a mechanism-data fusion removal model and developing a 3-DOF compliant actuator, it will provide technical support for high-precision machining of advanced aero-engine components.
Yu Zikang (2023-grade doctoral student)
Supervised by Professor Chen Mingxiang and Associate Professor Peng Yang, Yu’s research focuses on high-power semiconductor device packaging. He has 14 SCI/EI papers (4 CAS Tier 1 Top, 1 ESI Highly Cited, cited over 560 times) and 4 authorized patents. His project addresses photothermal coupling and photon loss issues in high-brightness white light LD packaging. It aims to develop high-efficiency fluorescent glass films and photothermal regulation methods, advancing laser lighting and display technologies.
Zhao Ziwei (2022-grade doctoral student)
Supervised by Research fellow Chen Jiankui and Academician Yin Zhouping, Zhao focuses on electrohydrodynamic jet printing. He has 7 papers (5 CAS Tier 1 Top) and 3 authorized patents. His project tackles electric field crosstalk in arrayed nozzles for high-resolution displays. Through innovative jetting mechanisms and volume control strategies, it will enable reliable, low-crosstalk droplet jetting.
Grantees credited the university/college for supportive coaching sessions. Launched in 2023, the program offers ¥300,000 per project (2-3 years) to foster doctoral students’ independent research and talent development for high-level basic research.
