Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering (Optoelectronic Chip Direction) Major
I. Major (Direction) Name: Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering (Optoelectronic Chip Direction)
II. Duration: Four years
III. Degree: Bachelor of Science
IV. Introduction:
1. Training Objectives
This major adheres to the principle of fostering virtue and cultivating talents. It aims to produce well-rounded individuals in terms of morality, intelligence, physical fitness, and aesthetics. The goal is to cultivate high-level and multi-skilled professionals in the field of photonic chips, emphasizing individual development. The graduates should have a solid foundation in mathematics and physics, a good command of foreign languages, be familiar with the basic knowledge of related systems such as optoelectronics, circuits and systems, microelectronics, and nano-electronics, and be capable of conducting research and development, design, and other tasks in the fields of photonic materials, optoelectronic devices, integrated circuits, and systems. They should be able to engage in research, teaching, technological development, engineering technology, production management, etc. in the related fields of photonic chips, possess an innovative spirit and potential, and be able to meet the needs of socialist modernization and have an international perspective. They should be research-oriented and engineering-oriented advanced technical talents.
Students should be able to achieve the following goals about five years after graduation:
(1) .Have a strong sense of social responsibility and professional ethics, and be willing and capable of serving the country and society.
(2) Capable of independently undertaking the research and development, design, manufacturing, and testing of photonic chips;
(3) Possess strong engineering innovation capabilities and become the backbone and key personnel in research institutions and enterprises.
(4) Possess a strong sense of teamwork, be capable of comprehensively analyzing and solving complex engineering problems by utilizing multiple technical means and methods, and be able to assume a technical backbone or organizational management role within the work team.
(5) They are capable of updating their core knowledge and skills through continuing education or other learning channels. Some graduates can conduct interdisciplinary research by pursuing postgraduate studies.
2.Professional Characteristics and Advantages
The professional direction of optoelectronic chips is based on the science and engineering of optical devices as its main discipline foundation. It is supported by the Wuhan Optoelectronic Industrial Base and the Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information and Pattern Recognition, the Laboratory of Spectral Technology and Optical Functional Materials, and the Institute of Optoelectronic System Technology, etc. It focuses on interdisciplinary and integrated research, organically integrating the complete knowledge chain of laser and matter interaction, optical functional materials and applications, photodetection methods and applications, optoelectronic information processing, and optoelectronic devices and systems. It integrates international frontier scientific research and industrial development in the field of optoelectronics into undergraduate teaching, aiming to cultivate high-end talents with an international perspective. The characteristic of this major is the mutual promotion of "light" and "electricity". In the "light" aspect, there are researches in cutting-edge fields such as new energy materials, optoelectronic materials, ultrafast processes, and optical interactions, serving as the foundation or extension of "electricity". In terms of device research and application, there are contemporary hot fields such as optical comb applications, ultrafast optoelectronic applications, and advanced sensing research, all of which fall within the scope of microelectronics research.
The predecessor of this major was the "Optical Information Science and Technology" program established in April 2002. It began enrolling students in 2003, with 130 students in the first batch. After years of development and growth, in 2010, it obtained the right to confer master's degrees in optical engineering. In 2012, the major name was changed to "Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering" in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Education. In 2013, it was approved as a strategic emerging (pillar) industry major in Hubei Province. In 2018, it established the "Optical Information and Pattern Recognition" Key Laboratory of Hubei Province. In 2019, it was approved as a first-class undergraduate major in Hubei Province. In 2020, it was approved as a national first-class undergraduate construction major.
3.Core Courses
Circuit principles, electronic technology, electromagnetic field theory, applied optics, physical optics, signals and systems, modern physics, principles and techniques of lasers, optical fiber optics and optical fiber communication, photoelectric detection and signal processing, fundamentals of photoelectric system design, image processing and intelligent algorithms, programming basics, principles of microelectronics manufacturing, integrated circuit design, hardware description language, semiconductor optoelectronics, photoelectric chip technology, photoelectric testing and packaging technology, etc.
4. Teaching Staff Strength
There are currently over 30 teachers in this major, including 6 professors, 9 associate professors, and 6 lecturers, forming a well-structured teaching team. Among the teachers, 5 have overseas study and work experience. Among them, there is 1 education ministerial-level distinguished professor, 2 special professors of the "Hubei Hundred Talents Program", 1 visiting professor of "Chutian Scholars", 1 special professor of "Chutian Scholars", and 2 "Chutian Scholars" with "Chutian Scholars" status. In the past 5 years, the professional teachers have published 5 academic monographs, and have been responsible for 6 national natural science foundation projects (including 2 general projects), 6 provincial and ministerial-level projects, and have won 6 provincial and ministerial-level awards.
5. Students' Awards
The college has three innovation and technology bases. Students have won various national and provincial awards in extracurricular scientific and technological activities such as the National College Students' Optoelectronic Design Competition, the College Students' Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Competition, the Internet + College Students' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, the "Challenge Cup" National College Students' Extracurricular Academic and Technological Works Competition, the "Create Youth" National College Students' Entrepreneurship Competition, and the National Optoelectronic Design Competition. The college attaches great importance to and provides comprehensive support to students for their postgraduate studies, going abroad, and employment. It sets up special classes, selects outstanding students to join the teachers' research teams, and assigns research training mentors.
6. Graduation Destination
Optoelectronic chip technology supports the key chip industry and is a core technology of the photonic information industry strategic cluster in Hubei Province and Wuhan City. In the heart of the Optoelectronics Valley and in Hubei Province and across the country, there will be a continuous and vigorous demand for talents in the coming decades. Therefore, the main destinations for graduates are advanced optoelectronic information technology research and production units, integrated circuit design centers, as well as information science and technology fields such as communication and computer, to engage in research or application work. For example, they can take up positions as technical support engineers, on-site application engineers or layout engineers at enterprises like China Mobile, Huawei, Xiaomi, Tianma, Huaixing Optoelectronics or Texas Instruments, or they can work in integrated circuit manufacturing factories, integrated circuit design centers, and information science and technology fields related to communication and computer to provide technical support or application services. Of course, some graduates will also apply to pursue postgraduate studies in disciplines such as microelectronics, solid-state electronics, communication, computer science, etc., and continue their studies domestically or abroad. After graduation, they usually engage in development or research work in universities, research institutes, and enterprises.
Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering (Advanced Optical Design and Intelligent Manufacturing Direction) Major
I. Professional (Specialization) Name: Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering (Advanced Optical Design and Intelligent Manufacturing Direction)
II. Duration: Four years
III. Degree: Bachelor of Science
IV. Professional Introduction:
1. Training Objectives
This major implements the Party's educational policy, adheres to the principle of fostering virtue and cultivating talents, and aims to cultivate students who are well-rounded in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, and aesthetics, who are patriotic and enterprising, innovative and analytical, capable of teamwork, have a solid foundation, a broad scope of knowledge, expertise in specific fields, and a comprehensive understanding of engineering. They master the necessary basic knowledge of natural sciences and professional knowledge, possess excellent learning abilities, practical skills, and professional capabilities, are physically and mentally healthy, have an international perspective and teamwork spirit, and are professional talents who can engage in scientific research, technological development, and other related work in the fields of advanced optical design and intelligent manufacturing, as well as understand the scientific frontiers and development trends of this major.
Students should be able to achieve the following goals about five years after graduation:
(1) Have a strong sense of social responsibility and professional ethics, and be willing and capable of serving the country and society.
(2) Capable of independently undertaking research and development, design, manufacturing, and testing in the fields of advanced optical design and intelligent manufacturing;
(3) Possess strong engineering innovation capabilities and become the backbone and key personnel in research institutions and enterprises.
(4) Possess a strong sense of teamwork, be capable of comprehensively analyzing and solving complex engineering problems by utilizing multiple technical means and methods, and be able to assume a technical backbone or organizational management role within the work team.
(5) They are able to update their core knowledge and skills through continuing education or other learning channels. Some graduates can conduct interdisciplinary scientific research by pursuing postgraduate studies.
2. Professional Characteristics and Advantages
This major is based on advanced optical design and intelligent manufacturing as its main disciplines. It is supported by the Wuhan Optoelectronic Industrial Base and relies on the Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information and Pattern Recognition, the Laboratory of Spectral Technology and Optical Functional Materials, and the Institute of Optoelectronic System Technology. It also integrates the significant demands of the national and provincial optical and electronic information industries. It focuses on interdisciplinary and integrated research, organically integrating the complete knowledge chain of laser-matter interaction, optical functional materials and applications, optical detection methods and applications, optical information processing, and optoelectronic devices and systems. It integrates the international frontier scientific research and industrial development in the field of optoelectronics into undergraduate education, aiming to cultivate high-end talents with an international perspective.
The predecessor of this major was the "Optical Information Science and Technology" program established in April 2002. It began enrolling students in 2003, with the first batch having 130 students. After years of development and growth, in 2010, it obtained the right to confer master's degrees in optical engineering. In 2012, the program name was changed to "Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering" in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Education. In 2013, it was approved as a strategic emerging (pillar) industry major in Hubei Province. In 2018, it established the "Optical Information and Pattern Recognition" Key Laboratory of Hubei Province. In 2019, it was approved as a first-class undergraduate program in Hubei Province. In 2020, it was approved as a national first-class undergraduate construction program.
3. Core Courses
Circuit principles, electronic technology, electromagnetic field theory, applied optics, physical optics, signals and systems, modern physics, principles and techniques of lasers, optical fiber optics and optical fiber communication, photoelectric detection and signal processing, fundamentals of photoelectric system design, image processing and intelligent algorithms, introduction to modern optical system design, modern optical manufacturing technology, optical mechanical structure and assembly and adjustment, optical film technology, optical measurement and inspection, etc.
4. Teaching Staff Strength
There are currently over 30 teachers in this major, including 6 professors, 9 associate professors, and 6 lecturers, forming a well-structured teaching team. Among the teachers, 5 have overseas study and work experience. Among them, there is 1 education ministerial-level distinguished professor, 2 special professors of the "Hubei Hundred Talents Program", 1 visiting professor of "Chutian Scholars", 1 special professor of "Chutian Scholars", and 2 "Chutian Scholars" with "Chutian Students" status. In the past 5 years, the professional teachers have published 5 academic monographs, and have been responsible for 6 national natural science foundation projects (including 2 face-to-face foundation projects), 6 provincial and ministerial-level projects, and have won 6 provincial and ministerial-level awards.
5. Students' Awards
This major places great emphasis on the cultivation of practical skills, engineering practice abilities, innovation capabilities and comprehensive design skills. Students have won various national and provincial awards in extracurricular scientific and technological activities such as the College Students' Mathematical Modeling Competition, the College Students' Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Competition, the Internet + College Students' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, the "Challenge Cup" National College Students' Extracurricular Academic and Scientific Works Competition, the "Create Youth" National College Students' Entrepreneurship Competition, and the National Optoelectronics Design Competition.
6. Graduation Destination
(1) Key employment industries and positions related to the major (especially the specific field): After graduation, students can engage in research, design, development, application and management in fields such as information optoelectronics, optical communication technology, photoelectric display technology, photoelectric detection technology, photoelectric information processing technology, laser technology, spectroscopy technology, optical fiber sensing technology, micro-opto-electromechanical and intelligent photoelectric technology and equipment, optical component design and manufacturing, and photoelectric control technology. They can also pursue postgraduate studies in related majors at universities and research institutions to advance to a higher level.
(2) Employment destinations of graduates over the years (including employment, further education, exemplary graduates, etc.).
The postgraduate enrollment rate of students majoring in Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering is around 33%, and the overseas study rate is about 3%. Most of the students choose to pursue postgraduate studies at research institutes such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences or universities above the 985 level. They are mainly distributed at institutions like the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Wuhan Telecommunication Research Institute, Zhejiang University, University of Science and Technology of China, Wuhan University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Nankai University, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sichuan University, Harbin Institute of Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Dalian University of Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, etc. Their employment destinations include well-known optoelectronic enterprises such as Huawei Technology Co., Ltd., ZTE Corporation, Fosun Communication Technology Co., Ltd., BOE Co., Ltd., Shunyu Optics Technology Co., Ltd., Hengtong Fiber Optic Technology Co., Ltd., etc.
Outstanding Graduates Representative:
(1) Du Zhiqiang, male, graduated from Wuhan University of Engineering with a degree in Optics and Information Science and Technology in 2008. In 2012, he began a combined master's and doctoral program at the University of Science and Technology of China, focusing on the research of optical radiation measurement. In 2018, he joined the Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences to conduct postdoctoral research, mainly engaged in the research of marine optical instruments.
(2) Hu Man: Female. She holds a bachelor's degree in Optics and Information Science and Technology from Wuhan University of Technology. She completed her master's and doctoral studies through a combined program at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. She also served as a postdoctoral fellow at Fudan University. Current position: Associate Professor in the Aerospace Department of Fudan University.
(3) Hu Shuwu: Male. 2009.9 - 2013.6 Bachelor's degree in Optics and Information Science and Technology from the School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology. 2013.9 - 2019.6 Doctoral and Master's degree program in Optics at the Science Island Branch of University of Science and Technology of China. Since 2019.7, Senior Designer at the Ninth General Design Department of the Fourth Research Institute of China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation.
(4) Li Longyin: Male. Graduated from Wuhan Institute of Technology with a major in Optoelectronic Science and Technology for Light Information Application in 2012. Joined the Hubei Technology Center of Faurecia Lighting in June 2012 and served as an optical engineer. Joined Seoul Semiconductor in South Korea in May 2015 and held the position of an application engineer. Established Wuhan Daos Cloud Technology Co., Ltd. in 2017, providing various technical support services to domestic automotive lighting enterprises.
(5) Tan Min: Male. He graduated from Wuhan University of Technology with a bachelor's degree in Optics and Information Science and Technology in 2008. In 2013, he pursued a combined master's and doctoral program at the University of Science and Technology of China, specializing in Laser Radar. He graduated in 2018 and then joined the 38th Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation.
(6) Zhang Yuanzhi: Male. He graduated from Wuhan University of Engineering with a bachelor's degree in Optics and Information Science and Technology in 2006. He pursued a combined master's and doctoral program at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. His research field is Biomedical. Currently, he works at the Hefei Institute of Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(7) Xu Chang: Male. He graduated from Wuhan University of Engineering with a bachelor's degree in Optics and Information Science and Technology in 2006, and obtained a doctorate from Harbin Institute of Technology. Currently, he works at the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
