On the morning of May 23, the opening ceremony of the “Tsinghua University–IET–China Electric Power Research Institute Electrical Engineering Academic Forum” and the 820th Tsinghua University PhD Academic Forum was grandly held at the Beijing Daoxiang Lake Hotel. The theme of this forum was “Carbon Neutrality and Energy Intelligence.” Distinguished leaders and guests attending the opening ceremony included Kang Chongqing, Dean of the Department of Electrical Engineering at Tsinghua University; Zheng Zedong, Party Secretary of the Department of Electrical Engineering; Bob Cryan, Honorary President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET); Paulo Lopes, Director of IET China; Professor Josep M. Guerrero, IEEE Fellow and researcher at Huajiang Laboratory; Professor Thomas Morstyn from the University of Oxford; Yin Yu, Vice President of the China Electric Power Research Institute; Yan Jianfeng, Director of the Graduate School of the China Electric Power Research Institute; Yi Jun, Director of the Institute of Carbon Neutrality of the China Electric Power Research Institute; Professor Wang Xiongfei from Tsinghua University’s Department of Electrical Engineering; Zhang Wan, Membership Manager of IET UK; as well as representatives from editorial boards of journals including iEnergy, Power System Protection and Control, Global Energy Interconnection, and Electric Power Engineering Technology. In addition, more than 350 representatives from Tsinghua University, the China Electric Power Research Institute, Xinjiang University, Qinghai University, Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, Huairou Laboratory, and other universities and research institutions attended the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony was chaired by Yu Zhanqing, Deputy Party Secretary of the Department of Electrical Engineering at Tsinghua University.

Opening Ceremony

In his remarks, Kang Chongqing noted that this forum, themed “Carbon Neutrality and Energy Intelligence,” closely aligns with China’s national “dual carbon” strategy and the development needs of new-type power systems. He introduced that since the call for submissions was launched, participation from universities and institutions across the country has been highly active, with more than 210 papers submitted. In addition to submissions from the organizers—Tsinghua University and the China Electric Power Research Institute—papers were also received from 17 universities and institutions including North China Electric Power University. He emphasized that the forum is not only a platform for academic exchange but also an important vehicle for cultivating future innovative talent.

Kang Chongqing deliver remarks

Bob Cryan briefly introduced the recent global development of the IET, affirmed the long-term cooperation between IET and Tsinghua University’s Department of Electrical Engineering, and expressed expectations for continued collaboration in the field of carbon neutrality and energy intelligence.

Bob Cryan Delivers Remarks

Yin Yu introduced recent research progress of the China Electric Power Research Institute in areas such as new-type power systems and carbon neutrality. He emphasized the importance of industry–university–research collaboration in advancing industrial development and cultivating young talent, and expressed hope to further deepen cooperation with Tsinghua University, the IET, and partner institutions through this forum.

Yin Yu Delivers Remarks

Professor Josep M. Guerrero delivered a keynote report titled “Grid-Forming Control — Power System Operating System from Earth to the Moon,” systematically presenting grid-forming hierarchical control theory and the latest research results for 100% renewable energy power systems.

Professor Josep M. Guerrero Delivers Keynote Report

Professor Thomas Morstyn delivered a keynote report titled “System-Wide Carbon and Balancing Cost Impacts of Grid Storage in Electricity Markets,” providing an in-depth analysis from the perspective of electricity markets on the system-level impacts of energy storage on carbon emissions and balancing costs.

Professor Thomas Morstyn Delivers Keynote Report

Director Yi Jun delivered a keynote report titled “Theory, Technology Exploration, and Applications of Electricity–Carbon Coordination,” introducing the latest theoretical advances in electricity–carbon coupling and its engineering applications in China’s energy transition and dual carbon goals.

Director Yi Jun Delivers Keynote Report

Professor Wang Xiongfei delivered a keynote report titled “Stability of Power Electronic Grids,” systematically elaborating on stability challenges and frontier research directions in high-penetration power-electronics-based power systems.

Professor Wang Xiongfei Delivers Keynote Report

The keynote session featured lively interaction, with students actively asking questions and a strong academic atmosphere throughout. At the mid-session of the opening ceremony, all guests and participants took a group photo.

Students Actively Engaged During Keynote Q&A Sessions

Group Photo of All Participants

Parallel Sessions

From the afternoon of May 23 to the morning of May 24, the forum entered its parallel session stage, featuring 13 thematic tracks including “Stability of New-Type Power Systems,” “High-Voltage New Materials and Technologies,” “Electricity Markets and Low-Carbon Planning,” “Power Artificial Intelligence and Big Data,” and “Power Electronic Devices and Converters.” Nearly 100 doctoral students presented their research in both Chinese and English formats and engaged in in-depth discussions with reviewers, experts, and peers.

Parallel Sessions

On the afternoon of May 23, the forum also held a poster exhibition featuring 110 academic posters. Students actively shared their research progress and engaged in vibrant discussions.

Poster Session

Forum Special Activities

On the evening of May 22, a special corporate presentation was held by Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co., Ltd. The company introduced its development history, core business, technological strengths, and talent cultivation system, welcoming outstanding graduates to join and jointly advance technological progress and industrial development in energy storage and power systems.

Corporate Presentation by HyperStrong

To promote the integration of ideological and political education in graduate mentorship, a faculty–student symposium of the Department of Electrical Engineering was also held on the evening of May 22.

Faculty–Student Symposium of the Department of Electrical Engineering

On the evening of May 23, another symposium was held between faculty and students from Tsinghua University and peer institutions including Xinjiang University, Qinghai University, and Tibet Agriculture and Animal Husbandry University, where participants exchanged teaching experience and research insights.

Symposium with Peer Institutions

On the morning of May 24, a group of students visited Huairou Laboratory, gaining in-depth understanding of national strategic scientific and technological capabilities in new-type power systems and clean energy research. This provided students with a broader perspective on transitioning from fundamental research to major engineering applications.

Visit to Huairou Laboratory

In addition, the organizing committee arranged a variety of cultural and sports activities, allowing students to relax, enhance communication, and support holistic development alongside intensive academic work.

The forum concluded successfully, providing a high-level academic exchange platform for young scholars in electrical engineering. It further promoted deep interdisciplinary integration and innovation in electrical engineering under the context of carbon neutrality and energy intelligence.