Electronic Information (Professional Degree)
(Category or Field Code: 085400)
Field Overview
This academic discipline is an emerging interdisciplinary field formed through the integration of multiple disciplines, including photonics, physics, and chemistry. It is a doctoral degree-granting program at the first-level discipline approved by the State Council, a key discipline in Jiangsu Province, and a key discipline under both the "211 Project" and the "985 Project." The department currently has 25 doctoral supervisors and 39 master's supervisors. The department is equipped with internationally advanced instruments and equipment for scientific research and technological development, focusing on researching cutting-edge technologies, fundamental theories within the field of optical engineering, and their applications in high-tech sectors. Since the "Eighth Five-Year Plan" period, the department has undertaken and completed hundreds of projects, including national key scientific and technological research projects, the "973 Program," the "863 Program," projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, as well as key projects from various ministries and provincial authorities. In recent years, the discipline has achieved a series of research outcomes with independent intellectual property rights, holding over 200 authorized invention patents and publishing more than 100 papers annually, thereby exerting significant influence both domestically and internationally and making substantial contributions to the economic development of the country and its regions.
Program Educational Objectives (approximately 150 words; the following content is for reference only):
Proficient in Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, and Deng Xiaoping Theory; patriotic; observant of laws and regulations; demonstrates a rigorous academic attitude; adheres to the principle of seeking truth from facts; possesses strong professional dedication and collaborative spirit.
Through this program, students are required to master the fundamental theories of photonics and specialized knowledge of optoelectronic systems, gain an understanding of the current technological landscape and future development trends within this discipline, and acquire advanced technical methodologies and modern technological tools for solving engineering problems; they shall be equipped to undertake research, design, construction, and management tasks in engineering projects, ultimately becoming high-level engineering and engineering management professionals with strong capabilities in acquiring and applying knowledge, organizational and coordination skills, academic communication skills, engineering practice, as well as pioneering and innovative capacities.
Research area
(1) Advanced photonics technology
(2) Displaying Science and Technology
Training Duration
The program duration is 3 years, with a maximum extension of up to 4 years.
Credit Requirements and Curriculum Structure (see attached table)
Thesis proposal
This shall be implemented in accordance with the "Principles and Requirements for Thesis Topic Selection and Proposal Preparation for Graduate Students at Southeast University."
Mid-term Assessment
This shall be implemented in accordance with the "Interim Assessment and Screening Measures for Master's Degree Candidates at Southeast University".
Thesis
[Requirements for literature review, thesis writing, publication outcomes, etc.] (to be written in regular script GB 2312, size 4)
Literature Review (for reference only; the same applies below)
Within the scope of the thesis topic and research direction, you must read at least 50 academic articles, including 30 foreign-language articles, and complete one literature review.
Paper Writing
In addition to complying with institutional requirements, a dissertation must be a systematic and comprehensive academic work characterized by clear concepts, sound arguments, rigorous reasoning, accurate calculations, reliable data, well-structured organization, concise and fluent writing, and clearly presented figures.
On Academic Quality
The thesis shall be based on investigative research, selecting a topic with certain academic value and significant implications for the development of the national economy. Research work conducted in connection with the thesis shall last for no less than one year. Prior to applying for a master's degree in this discipline, the candidate must have authored at least one academic paper.
