On November 26, at the invitation of Professor Zhoujun Wang from the Department of Chemical Technology,College of Chemical Engineering, Researcher Changjiu Xia from the Research Institute of Petroleum Processing (RIPP), Sinopec, and Professor Yuechang Wei from China University of Petroleum (Beijing) visited our School and delivered academic lectures entitled “Regulation of Confined Microenvironments in Titanium–Silicalite Zeolites and Their Relationship with Catalytic Oxidation Performance” and “Efficient Purification of Soot Particulate Matter from Internal Combustion Engine Exhaust Emissions”, respectively. Professor Daojian Cheng, Dean of the College of Chemical Engineering, attended the lectures. Faculty members and graduate students of the School also participated in the academic exchange.

    During the lectures, Researcher Changjiu Xia first reviewed the development history of industrial organic oxidation and elaborated on the irreplaceable role of catalytic oxidation in chemical production processes. He then introduced the development of Ti-doped titanium–silicalite zeolites and their important applications in reactions such as propylene epoxidation to propylene oxide. Drawing on his extensive experience spanning catalyst research and development to industrial application, Researcher Xia also shared personal insights on professional growth with young faculty members and students, encouraging them to become pragmatic talents with strong scientific understanding and technological competence.

    Professor Yuechang Wei began his lecture by highlighting the importance of internal combustion engine exhaust purification in pollution reduction and carbon mitigation. He then presented the outstanding role of catalysts with three-dimensionally ordered macroporous (3DOM) structures in regulating catalytic reaction pathways, and explained the application potential of such catalysts in addressing exhaust emission control challenges of dual-fuel internal combustion engines under industrial conditions. He also offered perspectives on the future development of exhaust purification catalysis in China. Following the lectures, Researcher Xia and Professor Wei engaged in lively and in-depth discussions with faculty members and students on topics of interest.

This academic event broadened the academic horizons of graduate students and, as part of the School’s “Chemical Engineering for Grand Craftsmanship · Young Scholars Forum” series, effectively promoted the enhancement of young faculty members’ research capabilities and further advanced the sustained development of the School’s research endeavors.