Beihang University's physics discipline has undergone a significant transformation since its establishment as the Department of Basic Sciences in 1952. It later evolved into the Department of Applied Mathematics and Physics, and subsequently the Department of Physics within the School of Science during the reform and opening-up period, eventually becoming the current School of Physics. It has shifted from a focus solely on foundational course teaching to a balanced emphasis on both teaching and research. As a key driver of Beihang's scientific development and integration of science and engineering, the School of Physics is now an essential force in the university's mission to cultivate innovative talent and establish itself as a world-class institution rooted in China.
School of Physics
Study
The School encompasses the first-level discipline of Physics, which includes the following second-level disciplines: Condensed Matter Physics, Theoretical Physics, Optics, Radio Physics, Particle and Nuclear Physics, Plasma Physics, and the newly added Medical Physics. Among these, Condensed Matter Physics is a Beijing Key Discipline, while Theoretical Physics and Optics are foundational disciplines supported by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
The physics discipline at Beihang has seen rapid development and ranks among the top in mainland China. Its global rankings include 12th in the ESI (Essential Science Indicators), 11th in US News, 10th–14th in QS, and within the top 10 in the ShanghaiRanking's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
The School is committed to cultivating well-rounded, high-level, interdisciplinary talents who are future-oriented, innovative, and adept at teamwork and practical problem-solving. It has produced a large number of graduates with strong scientific foundations and excellent qualities, who have made significant contributions to national development.
Faculty
The School is organized into several departments and centers, including the Department of Physics, the Department of Applied Physics, the Department of Nuclear Science and Technology, and the Physics Teaching and Experiment Center. It boasts a vibrant and high-caliber faculty of 120 members, including two academicians (one joint appointment), 13 national-level leading talents (including joint appointments), 20 young national-level talents, 11 recipients of the Ministry of Education's "New Century Excellent Talents Support Program," and four Beijing Teaching Masters. The faculty includes 54 professors and 53 associate professors.
Research
The School hosts several key research platforms, including the National International Science and Technology Cooperation Base for Aerospace Physics, the "Radiation Physics and Advanced Nuclear Energy Materials" Discipline Innovation Base, and the Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Nuclear Energy Materials and Physics. It also collaborates with the Institute of Theoretical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to operate the Peng Huanwu Collaborative Center for Research and Education and manages interdisciplinary research centers such as the International Research Center for Nuclear Physics in the Universe, the Center for Soft Matter Physics and Applications, and the International Research Center for Big Bang Cosmology and the Origin of Elements.
The School offers a comprehensive talent cultivation system for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. It has authorization for doctoral programs in the first-level discipline of Physics and hosts a postdoctoral research station. The School also manages a Beijing Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center. Undergraduate programs include Physics, Applied Physics, and Nuclear Physics. The Applied Physics and Nuclear Physics programs have been recognized as national first-class undergraduate programs, with Applied Physics selected for the Ministry of Education's Strengthening Basic Disciplines Plan and Physics included in the Top-notch Student Training Plan 2.0.
International Cooperation
In recent years, the School has focused on international scientific frontiers and major national needs, emphasizing the integration of science and engineering and interdisciplinary research. These efforts have led to multiple original scientific achievements. Upholding an international outlook, the School has signed talent cultivation agreements with universities in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Australia, and established joint laboratories with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium and the University of Wollongong in Australia. The School has also frequently organized international conferences.
With the goal of building a first-class physics discipline and talent training base characterized by internationalization and the integration of science and engineering, the School of Physics is committed to nurturing top-tier talents, making outstanding contributions, and achieving leapfrog development through the concerted efforts of its faculty and students.
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Tel: +86-10-61716751
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Email：physics@buaa.edu.cn
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Address：School of Physics, Beihang University, Changping District, Beijing 102206, P.R. China
