In an impressive debut, SCMU students from the School of Telecommunications made their mark at the Optical Society of China’s National University Student Optoelectronic Design Competition. The Central Region finals, held in Nanchang, saw our first-time participants triumph with two second-place and two third-place awards, a remarkable achievement amidst tough competition.

 Participants in the Central Region finals  Photo provided by the School of Telecommunications

The competition attracted 304 teams from 48 universities across five central provinces, underscoring its highly competitive nature. SCMU’s presence was strongly felt, with five teams tackling the challenging task of non-contact alcohol concentration detection. Two of these teams earned third-place awards in the central China region, showcasing their innovative capabilities.

In the finals, held at Nanchang University of Aeronautics, our students faced off against top contenders from renowned institutions like Wuhan University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and the National University of Defense Technology. Demonstrating exceptional skill and creativity, two SCMU teams secured second-place awards, an outstanding accomplishment in such a prestigious competition.

Devices win the second-place awards  photos provided by Lin ZhaoXiang

This success reflects SCMU’s commitment to fostering practical skills and a spirit of innovation among its students. The university’s strong support and rich resources empower students to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges, using interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex problems and enhance their overall capabilities.

Edited by Liu Qiong ； Reviewed by Yang Zheng