On December 7th, reports emerged that the College of Integrated Circuits at Harbin Engineering University was formally established earlier that morning. This marks the first dedicated integrated circuit college within national universities to specifically cater to the shipbuilding, marine engineering, and nuclear technology sectors. Drawing on Harbin Engineering University's extensive expertise in the shipbuilding industry, naval equipment, marine resource development, and nuclear energy utilization, the new college will prioritize the independent research and development of 'ocean chips.'

Its research scope includes integrated circuit applications in marine sensors, underwater intelligent systems, multi-physics field detection, and microelectromechanical systems. Furthermore, the college will delve into areas such as micro-nano semiconductors and optoelectronic integrated devices, integrated circuit design technology and system-on-chip solutions, integrated circuit processing technology and sensor development, as well as advanced packaging techniques and intelligent microsystem integration. The goal is to foster breakthroughs in critical core technologies and cultivate a top-tier teaching and research faculty through an industry-education integration approach.