Haisheng Sun Visited Shandong Institute of Advanced Technology (SDIAT)
On July 21, Party Secretary and Director-General of the Provincial Department of Science and Technology, Haisheng Sun, visited Shandong Institute of Advanced Technology (SDIAT) to inspect progress in scientific research, achievement commercialization, and talent development.
Sun and his delegation toured SDIAT's exhibition of scientific accomplishments, engaging with researchers in laboratories and AMS Global Data Center. They examined breakthroughs in international megascience projects, the development of a world-leading cosmic ray database, and discoveries regarding cosmic ray origins. Sun commended SDIAT's frontier-focused research and its global recognition in attracting outstanding young talent.
Sun emphasized that basic research drives innovation. He urged research institutions to: Anchor efforts in cutting-edge science and national strategic needs; Strengthen platform support to enhance original innovation capabilities; Stimulate talent vitality by refining mechanisms to attract top scientists; Accelerate commercialization of achievements through industry-academia collaboration. The Provincial Department of Science and Technology will bolster policy support to amplify the institute’s role in advancing provincial innovation.
Accompanying officials included Deputy Directors-General Kailong Liang and Enyuan Zhu , along with directors from relevant municipal and provincial bureaus. SDIAT leaders present were Lin Cheng, Qingkui Zhao, Yong Li and Zheng Cui.