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To deeply implement the fundamental task of cultivating virtue and fostering talent, guiding students to establish a scientific innovation concept, enhance employment competitiveness, and cultivate innovative and entrepreneurial talents with social responsibility and forward-looking vision, the Student Union of the School of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering held the ‘Reading the Life Book of Seniors’ lecture (Issue 5) on the afternoon of September 16 at the Youth Report Hall of the Cultural Activity Center. Fan Hong, a senior research manager at Aoshikang Technology Co., Ltd. and a master’s graduate in Applied Chemistry from Guangdong University of Technology in 2013, was invited to speak. Teacher Xu Daning, the secretary of the Student Union, and nearly two hundred students participated in this event.
During the guest sharing session, Fan Hong shared his career journey with the theme ‘Learning and Career Choice: My Cross-Disciplinary Growth Path’, starting from the pharmaceutical engineering major, transitioning to the field of applied chemistry, and then delving into food research and development, ultimately entering the core track of 5G communication environmental technology. He particularly recalled his experience of making a decision due to geographical factors when faced with an invitation from a PCB company, and his subsequent career development as a senior manager in research and development at Aoshikang Technology Co., Ltd. He inspired students by saying, ‘The deviation between profession and career is never a barrier; as long as you think critically, plan diligently, and maintain a calm mindset, you can take root and thrive in unfamiliar fields.’ He encouraged everyone to find their positioning in the wave of intelligent manufacturing with an open and focused attitude, using hard work and wisdom to write a brilliant career life.
In the Q&A session, students actively asked questions about core confusions in career development. In response to the question, ‘How to maintain efficient learning and quick adaptation in different fields during career transition?’, Fan Hong emphasized, based on his own experience, that regardless of the field, one should uphold the research spirit of ‘thoroughly understanding every problem’, bravely challenge difficulties, and break through cognitive boundaries, thus maintaining a sense of direction and growth motivation in cross-disciplinary learning. Another student asked Fan Hong, ‘If a chemistry major enters the PCB industry for design, is it necessary to supplement knowledge in mechanics, circuits, and other physical sciences? Should one deepen their chemical advantages or turn towards becoming a versatile talent?’ Fan Hong pointed out that the actual entry threshold for the PCB industry is not high and is closely related to the field of chemical materials, focusing more on applied research and development. Therefore, talents with a chemistry background can fully leverage their professional advantages in the relevant research areas of PCB.
In this event, Fan Hong shared his real experiences and thoughts on transitioning from a chemistry major to the PCB industry, painting a career blueprint for students that is rooted in their profession and oriented towards diversity. It allowed students to deeply understand the decision-making wisdom of ‘anticipating industry cycles’ and ‘anchoring core tracks’, while also promoting students’ ability to enhance innovation practice and entrepreneurial planning, further igniting their enthusiasm to engage in high-end manufacturing and innovation.
In the future, the School of Light Industry and Chemical Engineering will continue to deepen alumni engagement, strengthen school-enterprise cooperation, build a diverse guidance system, and focus on stimulating students’ innovative thinking and creative vitality, helping students hone their professional skills and cross-disciplinary vision, cultivating outstanding chemical and chemical engineering talents who are rooted in their profession, insightful about industry trends, and possess both innovative spirit and social responsibility.
Image | Zeng Jingyi
Text | Hu Peixin, Liu Xiangni, Xu Daning
Layout | Zeng Jingyi
Initial Review | Gao Xinmin, Zeng Jingyi
Second Review | Zhang Haoyun, Xu Daning
Final Review | Yang Gang
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