【Editor's note:In this Dialogue @ ZJU, we will share scientific research stories of two female students, doctoral student WANG Zhuo and postgraduate student HE Chun. WANG is committed to the research on the interaction of ultrafast laser and matter and its application in optical storage. She has published 7 SCl papers in international high-level journals such as Advanced Materials and Opto-Electronic Advances, and applied for 4 invention patents. HE is com...

【Editor’s Note: In this edition of Dialogue@ZJU, we spotlight Professor ZHANG Guojie, a trailblazer in biodiversity genomics. His research programs address fundamental questions about the origin of species, including human evolution, using interdisciplinary approaches. His groundbreaking work in species evolution and adaptation is reshaping our understanding of genome evolution. A key highlight of his tenure at Zhejiang University is establishing the Center for Evolutionary & Organismal Bi...

XU HaoxinDean, School of Basic Medical Sciences,Zhejiang UniversityQiushi Chair Professor of Zhejiang UniversityProfessor of Liangzhu LabVisiting Professor,Department of Biology,University of MichiganPresidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers 2010Researcher of the New Cornerstone Investigator Program 2023President of the Zhejiang Society for Neuroscience Q1: What made you decide to come to Zhejiang University?XU: There are two things I considerfrequently:how to create some...

[Editor's note: CHEN Ziyi, a senior student majoring in architecture, is the recipient of the Chu Kochen Scholarship (the highest honor bestowed upon ZJU students) for the academic year 2022-2023 and the National Scholarship for four consecutive years. Also, she is the co-founder of ZJU’s Accessibility Advocacy Club, and served as the president. Over last three years, she has actively engaged in accessibility public services, organizing over 20 activities, conducting 17 barrier-free en...

[Editor’s Note: The world needs science and science needs women. More and more women are shining in the field of scientific research, driving technological progress and making the world a better place. For ZJU, female researchers are an important force to promote high-quality development of ZJU with their innovative potential and resilience. Today is International Women’s Day. Let's listen how they say as female researchers and what advice they have for girls who aspire to pursue an academ...

The Meet Z-cholar interview series is launched with the aim of providing insights into the everyday work, career choices, and life goals of scholars at Zhejiang University (ZJU). Through a mix of casual conversation and academic insights, we hope to make scientific research more accessible and inspiring for both the ZJU community and budding researchers around the world. We begin the series with an episode in which Prof. HUANG Qing, Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the College of Media and In...

[Editor’s Note: In this Dialogue@ZJU, we feature Prof. WANG Jian'an, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Director of the National Key Laboratory of Vascular lmplantation Devices, Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Heart Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, and Vice Dean of Zhejiang University School of Medicine. From early inspirations rooted in family health challenges to pioneering the Hangzhou Solution for heart disease...

【Editor’s Note: In this Dialogue@ZJU edition, we spotlight the contributions of Professor Imran Haider Shamsi from Pakistan and Assistant Professor Hyeon Jeong Lee from South Korea, both revered members of the Zhejiang University community. They both firmly believe that the initiative, grounded in the principles of world peace and fostering international cooperation, holds immense significance for the shared future of mankind. Join us to explore how their insights and efforts are forging new p...

【Editor’s Note: In this edition of Dialogue@ZJU, we bring you an inspiring collection of narratives from Zhejiang University students hailing from four continents. Emily Alkanan from Iraq, Tungamirai Eric Mupona from Zimbabwe, Jose Luis Fonseca Conejo from Costa Rica, and Ervins Gorelovs from Latvia share their unique experiences and perspectives on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Their participation highlights the Initiative's global impact and ZJU's role in fostering internationa...

【Editor’s Note: In this enlightening edition of Dialogue@ZJU, we are honored to feature Professor Sue Welburn, Executive Dean of the Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJE). Her remarkable journey from the Tsetse Research Laboratories in Bristol to her pivotal role at the University of Edinburgh, where she established the Global Health Academy in 2009, showcases a relentless pursuit of excellence and impact. Her research, which has significantly contributed to the understan...