Program Introduction
The Doctoral Program in Environment Science and New Energy Technology adheres to the fundamental philosophy of interdisciplinary integration of materials science and environmental studies. Leveraging the disciplinary strengths of the Institute of Materials Research and the Institute of Environment and Ecology at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, the program takes interdisciplinary integration and internationalization as its core orientation. In the fields of environment science and new energy technologies, upholding the spirit of scientific research, it addresses energy bottlenecks and environmental pollution challenges arising from China's socioeconomic development. It conducts research on cutting edge new materials, novel devices and environmental engineering technologies. Oriented toward the construction of an ecological civilization for socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, it explores innovative technologies for low carbon new energy and ecological environmental protection, and cultivates open minded, international oriented high end talents with interdisciplinary foundations to support China's "carbon peaking and carbon neutrality" goals.
Guided by the concepts of "interdisciplinarity", "internationalization" and "original innovation", this doctoral program is committed to cultivating high level interdisciplinary academic talents with solid foundational knowledge, broad vision, multidisciplinary expertise, strong capacity for original innovation and global perspective. It supplies high caliber professionals for tackling major regional and global engineering technical and scientific challenges.
Program Features
1. Diverse research tracks are offered, including: Energy Materials and Devices, Low Dimensional Materials and Devices, Information Materials and Devices, Biomedical Materials and Devices, Materials Computation and AI Design, Environmental Science and Technology, and Eco Environment. The program integrates interdisciplinary training, applied system research and core fundamental technology research.
2. High priority is given to fostering doctoral students' capacity to conduct independent academic research. By completing interdisciplinary coursework, doctoral students systematically acquire theories and methodologies within their target disciplines, broaden their knowledge scope, and strengthen their problem analyzing and problem solving capabilities.
3. Under the supervision of supervisors and interdisciplinary advisory panels, doctoral students complete coursework, conduct scientific research, participate in academic exchanges, and produce innovative research outcomes.
4. All specialized courses are delivered in English. The education model closely integrates interdisciplinary research with innovative practical work. All studies take place in Shenzhen.
5. English medium training. Key training components (subject to the annual training scheme): Qualifying Examination, Literature Review & Thesis Proposal, Mid term Assessment, Annual Research Progress Report, Final Academic Defense Report.
Program Duration
Standard study duration: 3-4 years for Regular Doctoral Students candidates (maximum 6 years); 4-5 years for direct entry doctoral candidates (maximum 7 years).
Faculty
The program boasts an internationally first class faculty team. For individual faculty profiles, please visit:
https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/7537/list.htm
Contact
iMR academic affairs office
Email: imr.internation@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn
(For international admissions inquiries)
