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An Overview of Tianjin University

An Overview of Tianjin University. Facts. Established in 1895 Peiyang University The first university in China Four majors as the beginning Civil Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Machinery, and Law Motto: Seeking Truth from Facts Guideline: Precise in Learning; Strict in Teaching.

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An Overview of Tianjin University

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  1. AnOverview of Tianjin University

  2. Facts Established in 1895 Peiyang University The first university in China Four majors as the beginning Civil Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Machinery, and Law Motto: Seeking Truth from Facts Guideline: Precise in Learning; Strict in Teaching

  3. 2010 New Campus Plan launched 2000 Milestones 2010 2010 New Campus Plan launched 1996 First batch of universitiesunder “985” Project 1959 First batch of universitiesunder “211” Project Among the first 16 National Key Universities 1951 Renamed Tianjin University 1895 Peiyang University founded

  4. Figures ( By December 31, 2012)

  5. Comprehensive University Engineering Sciences Architecture Management Laws Liberial Arts Disciplinary Layout Distinct Strength in Engineering Education

  6. 14disciplines rankedtop 10; 8 ranked top 5; 5rankedtop 3 Discipline Ranking Performance in the 2012 National Discipline Assessment by Ministry of Education of China 1. Chemical Engineering 2. Management Science and Engineering 3. Instrument Science and Technology 3. Optical Engineering 3. Architecture 4. Ship and Offshore Engineering 5. Hydraulic Engineering 5. Landscape Architecture

  7. TU Engineering Education • TU has been known for graduates with sound knowledge and strong practical skills. • Combine higher education with social production needs in 1950s; • Universities in China should aim at the top level ones in the world in 1980s; • Chinese universities should be comprehensive, research-oriented and open to the outside world in 1990s; • TU is now heading Engineering Reform in China. • Method: Further refine training criteria, revise training system, and internationalize training process.

  8. Research Facilities as Education Bases Basic Research Translational Research Technological Transfer

  9. New Research Centers Binhai Industrial Research Institute Research Institute of Aeronautics and Space Center of Applied Mathematics Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering of Tianjin (ICCSET)

  10. Research Strength • Chemical Engineering • Architecture & Construction • Precision Measurement • Internal Combustion Engine • Management • Alternative Energy • Environment • Advanced Manufacturing

  11. Signature Research Outcomes • Large-scale System Integration and Energy Conservation Technology for Distillation Column • Molecular Assembly and Shape Optimization in Crystallization • Power System Planning Theory and Reliability Analysis • Key Technology in Offshore Engineering Safety • Precision Measurement Techniques • New Generation Combustion Theory & Key Technology for Internal Combustion Engines • Air Environment Control for Large Airliner Cabins Nanocrystalline FSMF Testing Plan Crystal Coating Crystal Grain

  12. Internationalization Strategy • Launched in 2010 Goals set for the university in the next 5-10 years • Integrating efforts and resources throughout the university put into four major themes: International learning experience of students International competitiveness of faculty International strategic research and education partnership Admission of quality international students

  13. International Cooperation • Major activities in the international dimension: Student/faculty exchange Joint PhD/Masters/Bachelor programs Joint labs/centers/research projects Invited lectures Full English Programs (Curriculum)

  14. International Research Collaboration • TU-AstraZeneca Joint Lab in Process Safety • TU-GKSS Joint Lab for Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine • TU-John Hopkins Research Collaboration in Synthetic Yeast • US-China Clean Energy Research Center—Building Energy Efficiency Consortium • TU-NIMS Joint Center in Material Science and Engineering • Center for Cabin Air Reformative Environment • TU-Western Australia Joint Research Center of Protective Structures • China-Australia Center for Sustainable Urban Development

  15. Campus Life Student Organizations • Student Union • Student Association of Science & Technology • Peiyang Chorus • Peiyang Literature Club • Youth Culture Promoting Association • Youth Volunteer Association

  16. Wang Ch’ung Hui Alumnus of 1900, jurist, diplomat and politician, the first graduate of Tianjin University (Peiyang University) Shi Changxu Alumnus of 1945, metal and material scientist, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering Alumni

  17. Alumni We have 12 alumni who took leading roles in designing the architecture of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Li Xinggang, Chinese lead designer of the National Stadium (Bird Nest) Zhao Xiaojun, Chinese chief architect of the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube)

  18. TU New Campus TU New Campus Overall Planning (2009-2020) Tianjin downtown Tianjin Binhai New Area TU New Campus 620 acres

  19. TU New Campus

  20. TU in the Seasons

  21. Thanks

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