During my undergraduate studies, I majored in Pharmaceutical Engineering. Through four years of learning, I realized that I did not have much interest in the organic chemistry direction. Therefore, at the postgraduate stage, I worked with Professor Gao on research related to fluoride-ion solid-state electrolytes. Conducting research under Professor Gao’s guidance has been immensely rewarding. He is a very approachable mentor, and there is no generation gap between him and the students. Additionally, the lab atmosphere is positive, and everyone gets along very harmoniously.

In terms of job hunting, I personally feel that fields like materials science, especially batteries and semiconductors, offer relatively more job opportunities compared to organic chemistry, along with better salary packages. I have a personal interest in circuits and occasionally engage in DIY projects, such as soldering and wiring circuits manually. Interest is the best teacher, and I hope everyone continues to learn new skills to enhance their competitiveness.

Graduate Destination: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) — Process Engineer