Three Faculty Members Awarded NSFC/RGC Young Scientists Fund 2026

The Department is delighted to announce that three faculty members have been awarded the prestigious National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC/RGC) Young Scientists Fund 2026:

 

  • Prof. Haipeng LU, Associate Professor – Young Scientists Fund (Category B)
  • Prof. Tengteng CHEN, Assistant Professor – Young Scientists Fund (Category C)
  • Prof. Hui CAO, Assistant Professor – Young Scientists Fund (Category C)

 

The NSFC Young Scientists Fund is one of China’s prestigious talent and research funding programmes, supporting promising young scholars in pursuing innovative research and contributing to the nation’s scientific and technological development.

 

The Department extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Lu, Prof. Chen and Prof. Cao on this outstanding recognition and looks forward to their continued contributions to research excellence and scientific innovation.

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