Tsinghua University is globally renowned and consistently ranks among the top universities in Asia and the world. It is celebrated for attracting the brightest students across China. Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (Tsinghua SIGS), as an integral part of Tsinghua University, harmonizes Tsinghua’s prestigious academic strengths with Shenzhen’s vibrant and  innovative environment. Located in the heart of the Greater Bay Area (GBA), Tsinghua SIGS offers a unique blend of academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, and strong ties to industry, reflecting the GBA’s reputation for technology and innovation.

The Center of Double Helix (CDH) is a part of Institute of Materials Research(iMR) of Tsinghua SIGS and, is pivotal to Tsinghua's strategic vision for the Bay Area. It leverages Tsinghua SIGS’s ‘6+1’ interdisciplinary strengths to lead the way in scientific and technological advancement. The Center promotes research from fundamental science to cutting-edge applications, focusing on key areas such as superlubricity microsystems (SMS), which areexpected to drive the development of robotics, drones, and 6G technology.

Under the leadership of Academician Quanshui Zheng, CDH is an exciting and progressive hub for scientific exploration and education, fostering a collaborative ecosystem between academia and industry. Our facilities, which include advanced labs and collaborative spaces, support this vibrant innovation community and are housed within Tsinghua SIGS. It encompasses over 700 square meters, including labs, conference rooms, and office areas. We also have top-tier students from China, as well as Asia. In CDH, each PI will have the opportunity to attract ~10 students (including PHD and master students) from China and across the world each year.

In iMR and CDH, there will be chance to attracting ~10 students (including PHD and master students) from China and across the world per year per PI. We are seeking exceptional candidates for Master's and PhD programs in:

·       Master's: Global Environment & New Energy Technology (English), Functional Materials & Devices

·       PhD: Materials Science & Engineering, Environmental Science & New Energy Technology (English)

Your research will contribute to one of iMR's five core research areas: Low-dimensional Materials & Devices, Energy Materials & Devices, Material Design & Computation, Information Functional Materials & Devices, and Biomedical Materials & Devices. Collaborate with leading researchers, including Nobel Laureate Professor Andre Geim at the Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center.

Benefits:

·       Competitive stipends and scholarships

·       State-of-the-art research facilities

·       International collaborative opportunities

Learn More & Apply:

·       Supervisors:

 https://bit.ly/3YcFC1P 

https://cdh.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/ENG/People/list.htm

·       Scholarships:

 https://www.sigs.tsinghua.edu.cn/en/cost_financialaid/

·    Contact: 

yao.li@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn