When Liu Qizhen ’26 first entered ShanghaiTech University, he had little idea what scientific research really involved.“I had never done experiments, never learned programming, and didn’t know how research projects were carried out,” he recalled.Four years later, Liu has grown into a young researcher whose experiences span scientific research, innovation competitions, entrepreneurship, and soc...

The development of a fertilized egg into a complete organism, as well as the regeneration and repair of injured adult tissues, is orchestrated by the Wnt signaling pathway, which functions as a central “switch.” How this “switch” is turned on, however, has remained a major mystery in the life sciences—one that resisted resolution for nearly 40 years. On May 27, Professor Xu Wenqing and hi...

On the morning of May 23, the ShanghaiTech campus came alive with energy and excitement as the university held its inaugural “Lizhi Cup” Campus Run with a distance of 5.2 kilometers. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and family members gathered on campus to welcome the day with a shared spirit of vitality and perseverance.In his remarks before the race, President Feng Donglai encouraged the part...

Recently, a delegation led by US Senator Steve Daines visited ShanghaiTech University, where they met with President Feng Donglai and toured the Shanghai HIgh repetitioN rate XFEL and Extreme light facility (SHINE) and the Multidisciplinary Artificial Reality Studio (MARS).The delegation also included US Senators Deb Fischer, Maria Cantwell and Mike Lee and was accompanied by US Consul General Sco...

Luo Jianwen ’21, MS ’23 is a 2023 PhD student at the School of Information Science and Technology (SIST), under the supervision of Professor Ha Yajun. His research focuses on mathematical optimization and quantum acceleration in electronic design automation (EDA). As first author, he has published papers in international journals including IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I (T...

Fan Yuhang is a 2021 PhD student at the School of Life Science and Technology (SLST) under the supervision of Professor Chen Jia. His research focuses on the development and mechanistic study of mitochondrial base editing systems. He has received honors including ShanghaiTech’s Outstanding Student Award and Excellent Student Award.In the laboratory at ShanghaiTech, Fan Yuhang can often be se...

Yuan Mengyao is a 2022 PhD student at the School of Physical Science and Technology (SPST). Under the mentorship of Associate Professor Yang Xiaoyu, her research focuses on asymmetric catalytic organic synthesis. During her graduate studies, she has published research as first author in journals such as Nature Communications and Chinese Chemical Letters. She has also won honors including...

As life expectancy continues to rise, the 100-year life is moving from a distant possibility to a realistic future. This demographic shift is not only a social issue but also a major force reshaping economic structures, productivity, and governance. It calls for systemic reconstruction across macro strategies, financial systems, industrial models, and individual lifestyles. Focusing on the lo...

ShanghaiTech University officially launched its Research Center for Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) on May 13, aiming to advance cutting-edge research in brain-machine integration.The inauguration ceremony was held at the university’s Conference Center. Distinguished guests attending the ceremony included Zheng Hairong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and executive vice presid...

—Study reveals unexpected quantum behavior between two and three dimensionsScientists have discovered a previously unknown electronic phenomenon in a special form of ultrathin graphite, revealing that electrons may behave in fundamentally different ways when a material exists between two-dimensional and three-dimensional limits.The research, recently published in the journal Nature, focused on a u...

—By Gu Qian, PhD student at ShanghaiTech UniversityCurrently taking part in a one-year public service program in Yining Border Economic Cooperation Zone, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, XinjiangFor years, my understanding of China’s western frontier came mostly from literature and imagination. After joining a national volunteer service program in western China, in July 2025, I left behind ...

The 2026 Xiaohongshu Hackathon Peak Competition, hosted by Xiaohongshu, successfully concluded in April. A student team from ShanghaiTech University’s GeekPie and DataTech clubs stood out in the software track with their project, “ChicChic—When Haircutting Meets Token Limits,” clinching the First Prize.Award ceremony. ShanghaiTech club members He Zebang (second from lef...

Last month, the Spring 2026 University-Enterprise Cooperation Meeting and Employer Award Ceremony of ShanghaiTech University was held at the University Library. Representatives from enterprises, including Bank of Shanghai, Shanghai Pharma, XPENG, AMIES, WuXi Biologics, and TOBIO, along with officials from the Pudong New Area Employment Promotion Center, were invited to attend. Vice President Wu Qi...

Recently, in the Deep Past Challengeheld by Kaggle, the world’s premier data science competition platform, a team led by the ShanghaiTech DataTech club delivered an exceptional performance. Relying on solid technical expertise and rigorous research methodology, the team stood out among 2,673 teams worldwide to clinch the Global Championship, demonstrating the solid technical strength of Shan...