Seminar by Prof. Suyuan Yu at SSHMC Lab: Chinese Nuclear Power Development and HUALONG 1 Reactor

Group photo of SSHMC Lab members and Prof. Suyuan Yu, marking a successful and insightful seminar on the HUALONG 1 reactor’s role in China’s nuclear energy landscape.

On May 15, 2025, the SSHMC Laboratory at Dongguan University of Technology hosted a seminar by Prof. Suyuan Yu, a distinguished researcher in energy and power engineering at Tsinghua University.

Prof. Yu’s presentation, titled “The Development History of Chinese Nuclear Power and the HUALONG 1 Reactor,” offered an in-depth exploration of China’s nuclear power evolution and technological advancements. Drawing on his extensive research in fluid mechanics, aerosol dynamics, and nuclear reactor engineering, Prof. Yu provided a comprehensive overview of the HUALONG 1 reactor’s design and deployment, underscoring its significance in China’s energy security and innovation roadmap.

Participants of the seminar engaged in the Q&A session with Prof. Suyuan Yu, discussing the technological evolution of China’s nuclear power sector.

The seminar sparked engaging discussions among SSHMC researchers and faculty, deepening their understanding of China’s strategic energy initiatives and laying the groundwork for future collaboration.

Prof. Suyuan Yu (second from the right) and SSHMC Lab researchers at the seminar on the development of Chinese nuclear power and the HUALONG 1 reactor.

(Written by Anicet Barrios, first reviewer: Lara Nizet, second reviewer: Li Qianqian)