On December 1, a delegation of experts from Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co., Ltd., including Deputy General Manager of Production Ji Lianglian, Director of the Research Institute Pang Shuai, and Engineer Wang Dongfang from the Technology Department, visited the International Elite Engineering School. The visit aimed to conduct in-depth discussions on talent cultivation through school-enterprise cooperation. Vice Dean Wang Li and Zhang Lingling, a teacher from the Enterprise Cooperation Office, participated in the talks. Both sides engaged in enthusiastic discussions focusing on key issues such as talent development and research collaboration, laying a solid foundation for future collaborative education initiatives between the school and the enterprise.
Wang Li extended a warm welcome to the expert delegation from Dingjide Petrochemical and provided a detailed introduction covering the college’s developmental positioning, talent cultivation model, distinctive student competencies, and graduate employment prospects. With a core educational philosophy centered on “Global Perspective + Engineering Practice,” the International Elite Engineering School is committed to cultivating well-rounded talents equipped with cross-cultural communication skills, innovative thinking, and practical engineering capabilities. This is achieved through initiatives such as incorporating enterprise courses, offering engineering practice programs, and organizing international exchange activities. Graduates pursue diverse career paths, primarily joining leading enterprises and research institutions in sectors such as petrochemicals, new materials, and high-end equipment manufacturing, where they are highly recognized by employers.
The expert representative from Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co., Ltd. introduced the company's development overview and core strengths. As one of the leading enterprises in China's petrochemical industry, Dingjide Petrochemical boasts a modern production base and a comprehensive industrial chain layout, with its business extending across domestic and overseas markets. In the field of research and development, the company focuses on core areas such as polymer material catalysts, antioxidants, and petrochemical additives. It holds multiple independent intellectual property rights and core technologies, demonstrating robust R&D capabilities.
During the school-enterprise cooperation exchange session, both sides focused on discussing innovations in talent cultivation models. As the petrochemical industry undergoes a transformation toward high-end, green, and intelligent development, the demand for high-quality engineering and technical talent in enterprises has become increasingly urgent. The talent cultivation orientation of the International Elite Engineering School aligns closely with corporate needs, creating broad opportunities for collaboration. The two parties further explored multi-level cooperation models, such as inviting corporate mentors to teach courses, organizing special lectures by guest speakers, expanding internship and practice bases, and jointly hosting research and innovation competitions in the petrochemical field. These initiatives aim to stimulate students' research interest and innovative potential while helping enterprises identify and cultivate outstanding talent.
This meeting has established an efficient communication platform for both parties, clarified the core direction of school-enterprise cooperation, and achieved a precise alignment between the college's talent cultivation objectives and the development needs of the enterprise. Taking this exchange as an opportunity, the International Elite Engineering School will further deepen its collaboration with Dingjide Petrochemical, continuously refine its talent cultivation programs, enhance the quality of talent development, and cultivate and supply more outstanding engineering talents for the industry's advancement.
