Keqiao Talent: 3rd·Young PhD Talent Acceleration Camp 2026 For Overseas Doctorates Successfully Held
On April 24th, the Keqiao Talent:·Young PhD Talent Acceleration Camp 2026 was successfully held in Keqiao.
The event focused on key fields such as composite materials, biomedicine, artificial intelligence, and agricultural technology. Overseas young PhDs and professors such as from Zhejiang University, Ningbo University, the University of Nottingham Ningbo, the University of South Africa (UNISA), and Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, participated in innovative project exhibitions.
A distinguished judging panel, including national-talent expert Prof. Jean Guy, Dr. Khaled Zahouily, and distinguished professor Prof. Saeid Pirasteh, conducted on-site evaluations of the participating projects.
Award Announcement
We are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s PhD Camp awards:
Honor Award:
Dr. Shareen Shafique – Graduated from Xi’an Jiaotong University, currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Ningbo University. Her extensive experience spans nano/microelectronics, optoelectronic devices, and new energy materials—particularly in device fabrication, semiconductor materials, and advanced characterization techniques—making her well-suited to contribute to both research and teaching.
Runners-Up:
Prof. Sohail Yasin – Graduated from the Politecnico di Torino (Italy) and the University of Lille (France); currently an associate professor at Zhejiang University. His research focuses on materials and polymeric waste, sustainable plastics, nanocomposites, and LCA simulations for various industrial applications.
Prof. Linda Zikhona Linganiso – Graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand; currently a professor at the Institute for Catalysis & Energy Solutions (ICES), University of South Africa. Her expertise includes heterogeneous catalysis, material chemistry with an emphasis on composite materials developed from recycled petroleum-based plastic and agro-waste to induce biodegradation, and renewable energy with a focus on biofuels.
About KIP
KIP is committed to accelerating the gathering of overseas talent projects and implementing the International Scientists Exchange Center. Through a series of overseas high-end talent scientific and technological innovation cooperation projects—such as the Jean Guy International Joint Lab—KIP has strengthened the development of provincial-level postdoctoral workstations and overseas doctoral workstations. Long-term strategic cooperation relationships have been established with more than 20 renowned universities and institutions at home and abroad, including UNISA, to accelerate the release of scientific and technological innovation vitality.
Next Round Announcement
Details for the next round will be announced in August 2026.
Are you willing to apply?
Please contact us: auddin@jarpartner.com
The PhD Camp 2026 stands as a testament to our continued commitment to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and international collaboration. We extend our sincere congratulations to all participants and look forward to witnessing the continued achievements of these young researchers as they advance in their academic and professional journeys.
