he department focuses on research and development of advanced materials for new-generation electronics, opto-electronics, functional electronic packaging and device integration. The department will provide an important material platform to support the critical needs of next generation talents, advanced technologies and the development of semiconductor industry in China.

The department will focus on developing breakthrough science and technology in advanced materials to tackle the global challenge in carbon neutrality, including renewable energy conversion, energy storage, green hydrogen, smart grid, and carbon dioxide conversion. The department is committed to the realization of zero-carbon emission to achieve a sustainable development of our society.

The department takes biomedical materials and functional devices for healthcare as its main research directions, and it is committed to play a key role in addressing the challenges of human health.