Research at a Glance

EPE carries out scientific researches and talent training centered on low-carbon, efficient and safe use of fossil energy, deep and joint removal of pollutants, optimization of energy terminal utilization and energy saving, renewable energy, and advanced power plants. Since 2012, we have made remarkable achievements in scientific research, as the number of state-level projects like National Natural Science Foundation of China, ranks the top in the discipline of Engineering Thermophysics and Power Engineering. We have more than 10 National Natural Science Key Projects, 12 National Key Research and Development Projects, and 2 National Support Projects. Furthermore, our international cooperation has yielded major results with nearly 200 million yuan of the international cooperation fund.

EPE has the HUST’s first engineering innovation group of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the first batch of National Programs of introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities with follow-up funds, and the first batch of the Innovative Team of “985” Program of the Ministry of Education. The State Council has awarded 48 professors of EPE the special government allowances or National Talent Titles. 37 professors were nominated as “Huazhong Excellence Scholar”.