Introduction
To deepen the integration of industry and education, cultivate talents together, build a two-way bridge between talent cultivation in universities and industrial development, and help young students connect with the forefront of the industry and clarify their career directions. On July 15, 2026, a delegation of teachers and students from the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Nanjing University of Technology visited the Wuxi Engineering Technology Center of Na Yuan New Materials to conduct immersive research visits and exchange activities with role models. The simultaneous completion of the listing of the Social Practice Base of Nanjing University of Technology marks a new stage of normalization and deepening of the collaborative education and cooperation between the two schools and enterprises.
Deeply cultivating the front line of the industry, immersive perception of sodium electric hard core strength
Dr. Liu Zhongqing takes a photo with visiting teachers and students
Accompanied and explained by Dr. Liu Zhongqing, Chairman of Sodium Yuan New Materials, the teachers and students of Nanjing University of Technology walked into the Wuxi Engineering Technology Center to observe the full process production system of sodium ion battery cathode materials from laboratory formula, automated feeding, high-temperature sintering, fine grinding to finished product packaging up close. During the explanation, Dr. Liu Zhongqing combined the core knowledge of materials science and engineering to thoroughly and easily deconstruct the underlying logic of material fundamentals and industrial applications.
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He stated that materials are the core foundation of the development of the new energy industry, and Na Yuan New Materials specializes inSodium Iron Sulfate (NFS)、Sodium iron pyrophosphate phosphate (NFPP)Dual material research and development production, with its three core advantages of wide temperature range, high safety, and low cost, is widely used in various scenarios such as light power vehicles, distributed home storage, large-scale energy storage, and AI data center storage.
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At the same time, Dr. Liu provided a detailed introduction to the company's independent research and development of the NFS/NPPP flexible production line, from laboratory trials, Wuxi Engineering Technology Center's Chinese style, to thousand ton mass production, and then to Anhui's ten thousand ton level. This visually demonstratedResearch Mechanism - Engineering Amplification - Industrial ImplementationThe complete conversion process.
During the visit, Dr. Liu Zhongqing carefully analyzed the core differences between university research and enterprise engineering by combining on-site equipment and process details: laboratory research focuses on exploring principles, optimizing formulas, and pursuing scientific and innovative approaches; The industrialization of enterprises focuses on stability, controllability, optimal cost, and batch replication. It requires equipment automation, parameter digitization, and process standardization to scale laboratory results into thousands or tens of thousands of tons of industrial products. This is also the core engineering thinking that materials science and engineering students must possess.
Activity Golden Phrases
The iteration of all battery products is essentially the iteration of materials, and the progress of materials science is the most important reason for the progress of the entire new energy industry
In depth discussion between schools and enterprises, discussing industry prospects and youth growth together
After the on-site visit, the two sides held a special symposium on "Role Model Dialogue, Industry Prospects", and conducted in-depth exchanges on core topics such as discipline construction, industry university research cooperation, talent cultivation, industry development, and youth employment growth. At the beginning of the discussion, Wang Fei, member of the Youth League Committee and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Nanjing University of Technology, gave a detailed introduction to the school's educational background, disciplinary strength, and educational characteristics.
As the birthplace of domestic silicate majors, Nanjing University of Technology has a profound foundation and strong strength in the materials discipline. Its ESI ranking ranks among the top in the world, and it has a complete talent training system for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. It has been deeply involved in the field of inorganic non-metallic materials for many years and is highly compatible with the new energy and new materials industry.
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The college always adheres to the educational philosophy of integrating science, industry, and education, focuses on the actual needs of the industry, continuously deepens school enterprise cooperation, promotes the landing of scientific research achievements and the output of high-quality talents, and strives to connect with each otherEducation Industry EmploymentEducation chain.
Subsequently, Dr. Liu Zhongqing shared the development history, core technologies, industrial layout, and future plans of Na Yuan New Materials in a comprehensive manner, based on his overseas studies, experience working in top enterprises, and self entrepreneurship. As a science and technology innovation enterprise deeply involved in the sodium ion battery industry, the company has grown into a leading player in the research and production of polyanion positive electrode materials for sodium ion batteries, relying on a top R&D team, independent core patents, and standardized production lines. It continues to participate in the formulation of industry standards and deeply cultivates the green circular new material track.
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During the role model dialogue and collaborative growth interactive session, students actively asked questions and engaged in in-depth discussions on hot topics such as the development prospects of the sodium ion battery industry, AI empowerment, ability development for fresh graduates, core recruitment standards for enterprises, postgraduate entrance examination and employment choices, entrepreneurial aspirations and perseverance.
Regarding the growth choices of young students, Dr. Liu Zhongqing sends a message to all students that the core of deepening the materials industry lies in cultivating professionalism, adhering to one's heart, and integrating knowledge with action. He suggests that as a student majoring in materials:Deep cultivation, learning, and accumulation before the age of 30 is the optimal path for growth.But whether it is academic further education or employment practice, the growth of young people must first be based on reality, realize their self-worth, and diligently cultivate irreplaceable professional abilities.
Activity Golden Phrases
Studying and furthering one's education is the best path for the growth of engineering, but if one is limited by reality and finds employment early, deeply cultivates their position, specializes in one thing, and sticks to it for a long time, they can still become the backbone of the industry
Secondly, we must seize the opportunity and closely follow the national strategic tracks of new energy, new materials, energy storage, AI supported energy storage, and keep up with industry trends; Finally, we must cherish our family and country, and achieve the unity of personal value and social value through deep cultivation in the industry.
Activity Golden Phrases
Overseas research can be at the forefront, but true industrialization, engineering, and scaling can only be achieved in China. China is the only country in the world with a complete industrial chain and complete industrial supporting facilities, which is the biggest confidence for our emerging industries to overtake on the curve
The human resources manager of the company also provided a detailed interpretation of the competency requirements for different positions such as research and development, engineering, and technology from the perspective of enterprise employment. At the same time, he emphasized the importance for students to start career planning as early as possible, complete practical accumulation, and after leaving campus, the core is notWhat have I learnedBut insteadWhat can I achieve and what value can I create for the companyAnd targeted practical suggestions were shared on career choices, resume optimization, and career growth for fresh graduates, providing precise guidance for their future employment development.
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Activity Golden Phrases
The most precious trait in the workplace is responsiveness and reliability, which is the universal hard currency for all industries
The base is officially listed, and a long-term educational cooperation platform is being established
At the event, Na Yuan New Materials signed a social practice base co construction agreement with Nanjing University of Technology,Formally established as a social practice base for Nanjing University of Technology studentsBuild a long-term collaborative education platform between schools and enterprises.
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The core positioning of current universities is no longer simply to conduct scientific research, but to cultivate hierarchical, application-oriented, and innovative talents who can serve the front line of the industry, so that talent cultivation can accurately match the needs of enterprises and industrial development
Through this base, both parties will achieve resource exchange and complementary advantages in the future, continue to strengthen industry university research cooperation, carry out cooperation in social practice, scientific research innovation, talent cultivation and other fields, and help students deepen their knowledge in the front line of industry, truly achieving academic success and practical application.
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At the same time, relying on the team of academicians and research platforms of the academy, both parties will cooperate in multiple dimensions such as tackling industry technical problems and promoting the transformation of scientific research achievements, to achieve talent co education, technology co research, industry co prosperity, and school enterprise win-win.
In the future, Naiyuan New Materials will continue to adhere to its original intention of scientific and technological innovation, deeply cultivate the cutting-edge technologies of sodium ion battery positive electrode materials, green cycle new materials, non negative electrode batteries, and all solid state sodium batteries, continuously deepen school enterprise cooperation, build a high-quality youth growth platform, and empower young students to stand on their own with professionalism and become successful through practical work!
📌 About SIMT Sodium Yuan New Materials
Na Yuan New Material Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. is a leader in polyanion positive electrode system solutions, focusing on the research and production of two core systems, NFS sodium iron sulfate and NFPP sodium iron phosphate, as well as supporting system materials. We are committed to providing customers with full chain technical support from materials to processes, and promoting the large-scale implementation of the sodium electricity industry.
