On June 26, 2026, faculty members from the Institute of New Concept Sensors and Molecular Materials attended the First Young Scholars Exchange Meeting hosted by the Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry at Shaanxi Normal University’s Chang’an Campus.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Prof. Yang Peng, director of the Key Laboratory. During the presentation session, Prof. Zhao Kui and other 11 young scholars presented their research work. Prof. Peng Haonan and Prof. Ma Jiani from the institute presented reports titled “Energy Transfer and Mass Transfer in Film Fluorescence Sensing” and “Mechanisms of Photochemical Reactions in Organic Molecules”, respectively. Professors Liu Shengzhong, Li Xingwei, Zhao Kui, and Ding Liping took turns chairing the session, offering commentary and guidance.

Prof. Fang Yu attended the conference and delivered the closing remarks. He advised young scholars to first lay a solid foundation in basic research and avoid rushing for quick results; to remain grounded in reality, maintain independent judgment and academic resolve, and have the courage to stick to their chosen research direction, as perseverance will ultimately lead to success. He also emphasized that persistence and hard work are key to academic growth, while the distinctiveness and refinement of one’s research direction are equally crucial.

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering dean Liu Chenghui presided over the closing ceremony and delivered remarks. The event was attended by officials from the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and the School of Materials Science and Engineering, members of the Key Laboratory, and young faculty members from these two schools and the School of Geography and Tourism.