Faculty and Students from the School of Materials Science and Engineering Visit Belarus for a Short-Term Academic Exchange under the China-SCO Doctoral Training Innovation CenterFrom July 27 to 31, 2026, Professor Lei Chen from the School of Material

From July 27 to 31, 2026, Professor Lei Chen from the School of Materials Science and Engineering led an exchange group of five doctoral students on a five-day academic exchange visit to the Physical-Technical Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and Belarusian State University. The visit was conducted under the framework of the China-SCO Doctoral Training Innovation Center.

The Physical-Technical Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus is a leading research institution in Belarus in the fields of materials science and advanced manufacturing. During the visiting, Professor Alex and Kirill introduced the institute and accompanied the exchange group. Faculty members and students from both sides delivered thematic academic presentations and engaged in in-depth discussions on materials science and engineering and related interdisciplinary fields. The exchange group has been gained an understanding of the institute's approach to closely integrating fundamental research with applied development. The exchange group also visited the institute's history museum, exhibition hall, laboratories, and production facilities.

A scientific and technological exchange roundtable and an academic seminar were held between Harbin Institute of Technology and the Physical-Technical Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. The two sides reached clear intentions for cooperation in areas including ultra-high-temperature ceramic, porous ceramic fabrication, joint applications for international collaborative research project, and the establishment of a joint laboratory. They also reached a preliminary understanding on establishing a mechanism for reciprocal visits by scholars.

Exchange Group visits the Physical-Technical Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus

Scientific and Technological Exchange Roundtable between Harbin Institute of Technology and the Physical-Technical Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus

Exchange Group the Research and Production Facilities at the Physical-Technical Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus

Professor Uglov’s research group in Belarusian State University has distinctive research strengths and a solid theoretical foundation in areas including ion implantation, compressed plasma flows, and surface alloying using magnetoplasma accelerators. During the visit to Belarusian State University, the exchange group visited relevant laboratories and held detailed technical exchanges and academic discussions on materials processing, microstructural characterization, and performance control. Both sides expressed their willingness to pursue scientific collaboration and reciprocal personnel exchanges in related fields. They reached clear intentions regarding international collaboration, joint research and development, and joint applications for international collaborative projects, as well as a preliminary consensus on exchanges and mutual visits involving faculty members and students.

Exchange Group visits Belarusian State University

Scientific and Technological Exchange Roundtable between Harbin Institute of Technology and Belarusian State University

The visiting to Minsk Belarus was a productive academic and scientific exchange that further strengthened friendship between China and Belarus. This visiting not only showcased Harbin Institute of Technology's research capabilities in materials science, but also helped establish solid collaborative ties with the two leading Belarusian institutions.

Following the visit, the exchange group will systematically summary the information and recommendations obtained during the exchanges, further implement the cooperation plans and research intentions with the Physical-Technical Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus and Belarusian State University, and promote the launch of joint research projects, thereby enhancing the depth of international collaboration and its academic influence in the field of materials science.

The exchange group of School of Materials Science and Engineering will further continue to leverage the China-SCO Doctoral Training Innovation Center as a platform to expand cooperation in joint talent cultivation, collaborative scientific and technological innovation, and the sharing of academic resources, which would contribute to the China-Belarus scientific and technological exchanges and the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative.