Welcome to the School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University to visit Xi'an Shijia Motor Company.

The School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering is one of the oldest and most distinctive colleges at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The development of the school has always been closely linked to the fate of the country and the nation, steadfastly advancing through the currents of time. The predecessor of the school can be traced back to 1907 when Jiao Tong University pioneered the establishment of a Railway Department in China, which was renamed the Civil Engineering Department six years later. In 1943, the Naval Architecture Department was established; in 1958, the Department of Engineering Mechanics was founded; in 1985, the Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture was re-established; in 1992, the School of Civil Engineering and Mechanics was formed; in 1997, the International Shipping Department was established, along with the School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering; and in 2003, the School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering merged with the School of Civil Engineering and Mechanics to form the School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering.

Over more than a century, the School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering has persevered diligently, adhering to the school motto of "Remembering Our Sources, Loving Our Country, and Honoring Our Alma Mater," and actively leveraging its disciplinary advantages. It has cultivated a large number of technological elites, industry talents, and educational leaders for the country and society, including Huang Xuhua, a recipient of the "Medal of the Republic" and the country's highest scientific and technological award, contributing to the revitalization of the nation.

The school encompasses four disciplines: Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Mechanics, Civil Engineering, and Transportation Engineering. Among them, there are 2 disciplines included in the Ministry of Education's "Double First-Class" construction initiative, 2 national key disciplines at the first-level discipline, 3 first-level disciplines authorized to award doctoral degrees, 2 professional doctoral degree authorization points in engineering, and 3 postdoctoral mobile stations. Both "Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering" and "Civil Engineering" are selected as national "Double First-Class" disciplines. The Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering discipline has ranked first in the world for seven consecutive years in the 2023 Soft Science World's Best Disciplines Ranking and has been rated first or "A+" in previous discipline evaluations. The Mechanics discipline is one of the most comprehensive departments of mechanics in Chinese universities, with its overall strength ranking among the top in China. The Civil Engineering discipline ranks 36th globally in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, third in China. The Transportation Engineering discipline has consistently ranked in the top ten in the Soft Science World's Best Disciplines Ranking for multiple years.

Subsequently, the delegation from the School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering arrived at the R&D center of Xi'an Shijia Motor. At the R&D center, the visitors toured the company's laboratories and testing centers, gaining an understanding of the latest achievements and technical capabilities in motor research and development. The R&D personnel from Xi'an Shijia Motor presented the company's newly developed motor products and technologies to the visitors, providing detailed introductions to the technical features and advantages of the products. Both parties also engaged in in-depth exchanges and discussions on technical challenges and cutting-edge trends in motor research and development.

After the tour, both parties held a symposium. At the symposium, the general manager of Xi'an Shijia Motor first expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the visit of the delegation from the School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and introduced the company's basic situation and development history. He stated that Xi'an Shijia Motor has always been committed to technological innovation and product upgrading, continuously enhancing its core competitiveness. As a leading school of naval architecture, ocean, and civil engineering in China, the School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University possesses strong research capabilities and talent advantages. He hoped that both parties could further strengthen cooperation to jointly promote technological progress and industrial development in related fields.

The deputy dean of the School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering stated at the symposium that the visit had been highly productive, not only providing insights into Xi'an Shijia Motor's advanced technologies and experiences in production, research and development, manufacturing, and experimentation, but also deeply conveying the company's dedication and pursuit in technological innovation and product quality. He expressed that the School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University will continue to strengthen cooperation and exchanges with enterprises, jointly promoting the development of industry-university-research collaboration, and contributing to cultivating more high-quality talents with innovative spirit and practical abilities.

This visit and inspection activity not only deepened the understanding and friendship between the School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Xi'an Shijia Motor, but also laid a solid foundation for future cooperation and exchanges between the two parties. In the future, both parties will continue to enhance their cooperation and exchanges, jointly driving technological progress and industrial development in related fields, and making greater contributions to China's shipbuilding, marine engineering, and civil engineering endeavors.