On April 13, 2021, Zhenghe XU, Dean of the College of Engineering at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), led a delegation to visit BYD and held discussions with Qing GONG, Dean of BYD Academia Sinica.

At the meeting, Zhenghe XU introduced SUSTech’s academic system, future development plans, and university-enterprise cooperation. He noted that the College of Engineering at SUSTech is integrated with Shenzhen’s industrial blueprint and hopes to establish a long-term cooperation with BYD and other top companies in the industry to promote the development of the Greater Bay Area.

Ye YE, Deputy General Manager of BYD’s Human Resources department, gave an introduction on BYD’s history. He said that the professional setting of the College of Engineering at SUSTech matches the requirements of BYD’s talent rucruitment. He acknowledged the high caliber of talents emerging from SUSTech and hopes that the University can assist BYD in their recruitment of these candidates.

The two parties have already reached an initial agreement in terms of personnel training and the development of internships. After the meeting, Zhenghe XU and his delegation visited the BYD exhibition hall and observed some demonstrations.

Other members of Dean Zhenghe XU’s delegation included Zhonghua PENG, Vice Secretary of Party Committee of the College of Engineering at SUSTech, Yuhui SHI, Vice Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), and representatives of other departments from the University. Zhen WANG, General Manager of BYD’s Human Resources department, and Ding Li, Deputy Manager of BYD, also attended the meeting.