Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office, HIT Undergraduate School
From July 7 to July 24, 2025, the ‘Smart Low - Carbon Energy and Aerospace Power’ Joint International Summer School jointly organized by Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), City University of Hong Kong (CityU), and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) was successfully held in both Harbin and Hong Kong.
This summer school is part of HIT’s inaugural ‘HIT+’ Joint International Summer School program. It was organized by HIT’s Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office and International Cooperation Division, and co - hosted by HIT’s School of Energy Science and Engineering, CityU’s School of Energy and Environment, and PolyU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. A total of 47 students from over 10 domestic and international universities, such as Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Xi’an Jiaotong University, University of Science and Technology of China, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, and Moscow Power Engineering Institute, participated.
Harbin
At 8:30 a.m. on July 7, the opening ceremony of the joint summer school was held at the Energy Conservation Building. Deputy Director Wang Yu of HIT’s Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office and Associate Dean Qi Hong of the School of Energy Science and Engineering delivered speeches. Teacher representative Le Gu and student representative Iarkov Andrei also spoke. The ceremony was hosted by Associate Dean Luo Lei of the School of Energy Science and Engineering.
Opening Ceremony Live
During their time at HIT, students attended theoretical lectures delivered by renowned scholars such as Professor Tongming Zhou from the University of Western Australia, Professor Iranzo Alfredo from the University of Seville, and Professor Piotr Lapka from Warsaw University of Technology. Topics included computational fluid dynamics for aerospace vehicles, flow control, and cutting - edge technologies in low - carbon energy applications.
Moreover, eight distinguished experts—Professor Alexander Molokanov (Academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering), Professor Muhammad Rafique from HIT, Associate Professor Wang Xiaolin from the Australian National University, and Professor Tunde Bello Ochende from the University of Cape Town—shared insights on frontier issues and research hotspots in energy and power engineering.
In addition, practical sessions included projects on micro unmanned aerial vehicle airfoil design and supercapacitor/battery applications, aiming to deepen students’ understanding of fluid dynamics and energy conversion in real-world contexts.
Class in session
Hands-on Project
Group photo
Hong Kong
After completing two weeks of study and practice at HIT, participants traveled to Hong Kong to continue the summer school. During this period, Professor Chunbao (Charlie) Xu, an academician of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, from CityU and a team led by Associate Professor An Liang from PolyU led discussions with local students on advanced energy technologies.
Through hands-on coursework on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, participants gained a deeper understanding of new energy sources and power conversion. The program also included an industry-academia collaboration component, where students visited CLP Power Hong Kong to learn about the development and application of new energy technologies.
Hands-on Project
Visit to CLP Power Hong Kong
Closing Remarks
The ‘Smart Low-Carbon Energy and Aerospace Power’ International Summer School, jointly organized by HIT, CityU, and PolyU, was not only a success but also a catalyst for significant educational achievements. The event provided a valuable platform for students, effectively promoting interdisciplinary exchange, fostering innovation and teamwork, and broadening participants’ international perspectives. Outstanding students from diverse academic backgrounds shared their learning experiences and reflections.
As the first summer school of its kind, jointly organized by HIT’s School of Energy Science and Engineering and Hong Kong universities, this initiative marks the beginning of expanded cooperation in cutting-edge fields such as engineering technology, aerospace, and green low-carbon solutions. It aims to explore collaborative opportunities, share resources, and cultivate future leaders in these critical areas.
