继工程学、化学后，华工材料科学跻身ESI万分之一学科行列

Core Insights - South China University of Technology (SCUT) has achieved a significant milestone by having its "Materials Science" discipline ranked in the top 0.01% globally, placing it at 16th in the world, indicating its research level has reached a world-class standard [1] - This marks the third discipline from SCUT to enter the ESI top 0.01%, following Engineering and Chemistry, and positions the university as the fourth among mainland Chinese universities with three disciplines in this elite category [1] Group 1 - SCUT has a total of 18 disciplines in the ESI top 1%, with 5 in the top 0.1% and 3 in the top 0.01%, maintaining the highest number of leading disciplines among universities in Guangdong [2] - The university has focused on the "Double First-Class" initiative and the construction of the Guangzhou International Campus, emphasizing comprehensive educational reform and strengthening foundational disciplines [2] - The "Materials Science" discipline aims to build a world-class academic framework, aligning with international frontiers and national strategic needs, while addressing the industrial development demands of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [2] Group 2 - The development of the Materials Science discipline emphasizes four key areas: building a high-level team through a "Master + Team" model, promoting organized interdisciplinary integration, optimizing the talent cultivation system for innovative materials, and deepening domestic and international cooperation [2]