On September 29, the Public Mathematics Teaching and Research Department of the School of Mathematical Sciences collaborated with the Institute of Power Device Engineering from the College of Energy and Power Engineering to host a seminar focusing on talent cultivation in the Energy and Power Engineering (Future Leaders) program. Faculty members and students from the two schools gathered to discuss innovative pathways for integrating mathematics into engineering disciplines.
The seminar began with Professor Xinyu Zhang, Director of the Power Device Engineering Institute, providing a comprehensive overview of the institute’s history, primary research areas, and its vision for cultivating future leaders in the energy and power sectors. He emphasized the critical role of strong foundational knowledge and urged students to actively contribute to advancing China’s power engineering capabilities.
Following this, Associate Professor Chen Liu delivered an insightful presentation titled "Mathematics Applications in Power Systems." He highlighted the importance of mathematics in the development of autonomous simulation software for marine power devices, the integration of machine learning into power systems and the challenges of addressing setbacks in engineering mathematics. His examples emphasized how mathematical models and computational tools drive innovation in modern engineering solutions.
Professor Yanyou Chai, Director of the Public Mathematics Teaching and Research Department, concluded the seminar by acknowledging the inspiring presentations and fruitful discussions. He encouraged students to reflect on the role of mathematics in their field and to develop learning plans that integrate mathematical methods into their future studies. Afterward, students and faculty were given a guided tour of the institute’s key laboratories, showcasing cutting-edge research facilities.
Participating students expressed their enthusiasm for the experience, citing it as an eye-opener that reinforced the essential connection between mathematics and engineering. Enwei Fu, a sophomore in the Energy and Power Engineering program, remarked, “this seminar highlighted the foundational importance of mathematics in solving engineering challenges and inspired me to pursue excellence in both fields.”
This successful collaboration paved the way for more interdisciplinary activities. The Public Mathematics Teaching and Research Department plans to organize similar events to deepen the integration of mathematical theory and engineering practice, ensuring that students are equipped with the tools needed to tackle real-world problems.
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