Research Programs at Top Partner Departments
YutChun Program establishes strategic academic partnerships with world-class research institutions to open the doors to global scientific frontiers for outstanding Chinese youth. We are committed to building long-term academic trust and community bonds.
Weizmann Institute of Science
Weizmann Institute of Science is one of the world's leading multidisciplinary basic science research institutions, with high international influence in physics, chemistry, life sciences, mathematics, and computer science. Learn More arrow_forward
Global Leiden Ranking
ERC Grants Globally
Academic Influence
63%+
Papers in the top 1% most influential.
Industrial Translation
$34B+
Product sales from WIS-incubated technologies.
City University of Hong Kong
As the leading force in Hong Kong's physical sciences, CityU Physics excels in nanomedicine, quantum devices, and complex systems. The collaborative hybrid research internship model has become a benchmark for cross-border talent cultivation. Learn More arrow_forward
Academic Excellence
Rank No. 1 in Hong Kong
Ranked 1st in Hong Kong for Physics in the 2021 NTU Rankings (Global No. 86).
QS World Ranking
Rank No. 53
Ranked 53rd globally in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.
US News Ranking (2026-2027)
Rank No. 47
CityUHK placed 47th globally. A rise of 7 places from last year.
Participating Mentors: Leaders of the Scientific Halls
Ada Yonath
2009 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
Explored the structure of ribosomes, opening a new chapter in life sciences.
Jeff Ou (Zeyu Ou)
APS Fellow, OSA Fellow
Pioneering researcher in quantum optics and quantum precision measurement.
Moty Heiblum
Wolf Prize Laureate
Expert in quantum electronics and mesoscopic physics.
Danfeng Li
Yang Zhenning Award Winner
Global pioneer in nickelate superconductivity. Recipient of MIT Tech Review Innovators Under 35.
Joel Sussman
AAAS Fellow，EMBO Member
Renowned for structural biology and protein structures.
Dan Yakir
2019 Israel Prize Winner
Expert in environmental sciences, dedicated to studying global change and ecosystem interactions.
Innovation Ecosystem
The YutChun Program brings together leading technology companies, researchers, and future innovators.
Mindray
Global medical technology company delivering advanced healthcare solutions.
Key Achievements
- Leading global medical device provider
- Strong capabilities in patient monitoring, diagnostics, and medical imaging
- Internationally recognized for healthcare technology innovation
DeepSeek
Researching advanced foundation models, reasoning systems, and AI infrastructure.
Key Achievements
- Developed the DeepSeek-R1 reasoning model
- Built the DeepSeek-V3 model series
- Released influential open-source AI technologies
Shokz
Creating open-ear audio products for sport, work, and everyday life.
Key Achievements
- Pioneer in open-ear audio technologies
- Developed internationally recognized product lines
- Received multiple international product and design awards
Z.AI
Developing foundation models and full-stack technologies for general intelligence.
Key Achievements
- Developed the GLM foundation model family
- Built multimodal artificial intelligence technologies
- Established a full-stack large-model ecosystem
Qingpai Tech
Advancing photoacoustic imaging for biomedical research and clinical applications.
Key Achievements
- Developed proprietary photoacoustic imaging technologies
- Supports functional and three-dimensional biomedical imaging
- Advances clinical translation of optical imaging systems
VivoLight
Developing laser-based minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.
Key Achievements
- Developed advanced laser medical technologies
- Built an integrated diagnosis and treatment platform
- Created cardiovascular imaging and laser intervention systems
High-Flyer
Applying artificial intelligence and large-scale computing to quantitative research.
Key Achievements
- Built a large-scale artificial intelligence computing platform
- Developed proprietary AI infrastructure
- Conducts quantitative technology and frontier AI research
InfPrograme
Building intelligent computing systems and next-generation AI workstations.
Key Achievements
- Developed artificial intelligence workstation solutions
- Created intelligent motherboard technologies
- Supports multiple computing architectures