CESE's Students Won the Grand Prize in the 6th National University Students' Municipal Environment AI + Innovation Practice Ability Competition

On December 29, 2024, the 6th National University Students' Municipal Environment AI + Innovation Practice Ability Competition, jointly hosted by Harbin Institute of Technology, Tongji University, and Beijing Enterprises Water Group Limited, came to a successful conclusion. The competition drew active participation from nearly 3,000 students representing over 150 universities across the country. Two teams from CESE stood out, winning the Grand Prize and the First Prize, respectively.

Guided by Professor Dong Bin, Senior Experimentalist Shi Dingfang, and Associate Researcher Shi Jun, the "Three Dots of Water" team, composed of Li Siyue, Zhou Siyu, and Chen Yuxian, investigated the basic information and process equipment flow of the Jiading New City Wastewater Treatment Plant. Through data analysis, they examined the plant's operational processes, energy consumption, resource recovery efficiency, and its impact on the surrounding ecological environment. They explored the challenges and opportunities faced by traditional wastewater treatment plants in the context of environmental protection and sustainable development, proposing targeted energy-saving and emission-reduction measures and development suggestions to drive technological innovation and sustainable development in the wastewater treatment industry. Ultimately, their outstanding innovative proposal and practical operations earned them the Grand Prize in the competition.

Under the guidance of Associate Professor Feng Leiyu, Associate Researcher Shi Jun, and Assistant Researcher Fu Xiaohua, the "Shanghai Grandpa and Grandma Team (Humorously Named)" team, consisting of Jiang Shihao, Tang Yuhan, and Zou Wenxuan, investigated the basic conditions of the Shanghai Haibin Wastewater Treatment Plant. They calculated the carbon emissions during the plant's operational and maintenance stages, aiming to create a "future-oriented urban wastewater treatment plant" that emphasizes wastewater resource utilization and pollution reduction alongside carbon reduction. Their efforts secured them the First Prize.

Through participation in the competition, students from CESE not only honed their innovative thinking and practical abilities but also forged connections with outstanding peers and expert professors from across the country, broadening their horizons and enhancing their knowledge. The college will continue to strengthen the cultivation and development of students' innovative and practical skills, nurturing exceptional talent in the field of municipal environmental engineering.