The School of Electrical Engineering and Automation is the first All-engineering school directly affiliated with Hubei Normal University. It originated from the Department of Control Science and Engineering established in 2005. In 2010, it was rebranded as the School of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, before being renamed once again as the School of Electrical Engineering and Automation in 2020. In 2023, collaborating with leading enterprises, the establishment of the Intelligent Robotics Industry Academy marked the implementation phase of Hubei Province's Strategic Emerging (Pillar) Industry Talent Cultivation Program, specifically focusing on Electrical Engineering and Automation (New Energy Direction) within higher education institutions. The school has a first-class master's degree awarding discipline (Control Science and Engineering), a second-class master's degree awarding discipline (Operations Research and Control Theory), and a professional master's degree awarding discipline (Electronic Information (Control Engineering)). The engineering discipline is the only subject at Hubei Normal University that has entered the top 1% of ESI globally, marking that the engineering discipline has entered the ranks of international high-level disciplines. The school currently consists of three teaching departments: Electrical Engineering, Automation, and Intelligent Engineering, and offers three undergraduate majors: Electrical Engineering and Automation, Automation, and Rail Transit Signal and Control. Among them, Electrical Engineering and Automation as well as Automation are recognized as first-class undergraduate majors in Hubei Province.
The school currently has 50 full-time teachers, including 20 professors and associate professors, 30 doctors (including doctoral candidates), 3 distinguished professors of Chutian Scholars, and over 97% of full-time teachers with master's degrees or higher qualifications. Multiple teachers have received honorary titles such as “Special National Government Allowances”, “Hubei Province May 1st Labor Medal”, “Hubei Province Outstanding Communist Party Member”, “Hubei Province Distinguished Youth”, “Hubei Province Excellent Postdoctoral Talent”, “Hubei Province Youth Talent”，“Hubei Province Advanced Individual in Teaching Ethics”，“Huangshi City Outstanding Contribution Expert”, and “Huangshi City Excellent Teacher”. And the school has two research teams in Hubei Province: Key Technology of Networked Control System and Multi-agent system coordination control technology . In recent years, more than 300 high-level papers have been published, of which more than 200 have been indexed by SCI, 15 monographs and textbooks have been published, and more than 100 patents have been granted. Won one-second prize and two third prizes for Hubei Province Science and Technology Progress Award, one-third prize for Hubei Province Natural Science Award and one-third prize for Shanghai Natural Science Award, Presided over 14 National Natural Science Foundation of China projects, and more than 20 provincial fund projects. The horizontal project funds amounted to more than 12 million yuan.Meanwhile, won one provincial-level teaching team in Electrical Engineering, one first prize for provincial-level outstanding teaching achievements, three provincial-level educational research projects, and four provincial-level first-class courses.
The school is the implementation unit of the Electric Engineering and Automation (New Energy Direction) project of the strategic emerging (pillar) industry talent training plan for general higher education institutions in Hubei Province. The school is well-equipped with experimental facilities and has built multiple experimental training platforms such as Hubei Province's Jointly-built Automatic Guided Equipment R&D Center by University-Enterprise, Hubei Provincial Engineering Laboratory of Intelligent Logistics Conveying Equipment, Hubei Province Internship and Practical Training Base, Electrical and Electronic Basic Laboratory, Microcontroller Principles and Applications Laboratory, Automatic Control Laboratory, Sensor Detection and Control Laboratory, Industrial Networked Control Laboratory (University-level Key Laboratory), Motion Control Comprehensive Laboratory, Power System Relay Protection Laboratory, Control System and Simulation Laboratory, Hubei Normal University-Rockwell Automation Laboratory, Metalworking Internship Training Room, New Energy Power Generation Laboratory, Railway Signaling Fundamentals Laboratory, Virtual Rail Transit Laboratory, Rail Transit Sandbox Simulation Laboratory, Engineering Training Center, etc.
Under the guidance of the Student-Centric work philosophy, the school has established undergraduate research teams to guide students in conducting scientific research. The team members have successfully published multiple academic papers and have been honored with the Hubei Province Outstanding Undergraduate Research Achievement Award. Through undergraduate research projects, the school has been fostering students' technological innovations, leading to the attainment of national patents. And the school encourages students to actively participate in social practices and various knowledge competitions, such as the “Challenge Cup National College Student Competition, the National Undergraduate Electronics Design Contest, the National College Students “NXP Cup” Intelligent Car Competition, the Siemens Cup China Intelligent Challenge, and the “AB Cup” National College Students Automation System Application Contest. Over the past three years, the school has achieved an impressive employment rate of 93%, with a remarkable postgraduate enrollment rate of 20%. Multiple graduates have entered state-owned enterprises such as the State Grid and the Railway Bureau for work.
Major name: Electrical Engineering and Automation (Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Engineering, 4-year undergraduate program)
Educational Objectives: This major aims to cultivate application-oriented engineering and technical professionals who possess a strong sense of social responsibility, solid foundational knowledge, and practical application skills. Graduates of this major will have a comprehensive understanding of the basic theories and applied technologies in the field of electrical engineering. They will develop the necessary skills to engage in various aspects of electrical engineering and its automation, including design, analysis, development, and maintenance, and will acquire a systematic understanding of the fundamental theories and practical applications in electrical engineering, enabling them to excel in their roles as applied engineering and technical professionals.
Major advantages and characteristics: The major has a provincial-level training base and an engineering laboratory in Hubei Province. Relying on the provincial experimental training platform and innovation competition platform, it promotes the improvement of students’ engineering practice ability and innovation ability. Gradually, dual-teacher engineering and technical professionals with the goal of cultivating applied undergraduate talents were formed.
Graduate Employment Prospects: Graduates have excellent career prospects with opportunities in various sectors such as the power system supply and distribution departments, electric power survey and design research units, electric power management departments, electrical control, automation equipment manufacturing, and other related units.
Major name: Automation aspect (Automation, Rail Transit Signal and Control).
Automation (Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Engineering, 4-year undergraduate program)
Educational Objectives: This major is designed to cultivate application-oriented engineering and technical professionals who possess a strong sense of social responsibility, solid foundational knowledge, and practical engineering skills. Graduates of this major will have a comprehensive understanding of electrical and electronic technology, control theory, automation measurement, and instrumentation, as well as computer technology and its applications.Throughout their studies, they will acquire the necessary expertise to engage in various aspects of automation-related work, including engineering design, research and development, maintenance, and management. They will be well-prepared to contribute to the field of automation and excel in roles that require a deep understanding of automation principles and the ability to apply them effectively.
Major advantages and characteristics: The majoroffers a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum, with a strong emphasis on key areas of study. It covers a wide range of knowledge, starting from the fundamentals of electronic circuits to microcontrollers, control theory, control methods, and power electronics. Additionally, it also encompasses certain aspects of electrical engineering related to high-power electrical systems. Throughout the major, the focus remains on the practical application of control theory and techniques in industrial control, embedded systems development, and power control. The versatility of this field is evident as our students find opportunities in various domains where electricity and artificial intelligence are present. They are equipped with the skills to adapt to different scenarios and demonstrate strong social adaptability.
Graduate Employment Prospects: Graduatesenjoy a wide range of employment opportunities in various sectors. They can pursue careers in high-tech development companies, government agencies, planning departments, economic management departments, finance, foreign trade, environmental protection, manufacturing enterprises, research institutions, and educational institutions. Within these sectors, graduates can engage in system analysis, system design, system operation, technological development, and research related to computer control, industrial automation, industrial process control, and management engineering. They are equipped to contribute to planning, design, production, and management research and development activities. Furthermore, graduates can also choose to pursue teaching and research positions in higher education institutions.
Rail Transit Signal and Control (Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Engineering, 4-year undergraduate program)
Educational Objectives: This major is designed to cultivate application-oriented engineering and technical professionals who possess a strong sense of social responsibility, solid foundational knowledge, and practical engineering skills. They will acquire comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental theories and applied technologies in the field of railway traffic signaling and control.Upon completion of the major, our graduates will be well-prepared to engage in the design, development, management, and operation maintenance of railway traffic signaling and control systems. They will be equipped with the necessary skills to work as applied engineering and technical professionals in this specialized field.
Major advantages and characteristics: This major is designed to meet the rapidly growing industry demands of China's railway transportation sector. It is a specialized field that aligns with the development of national strategic emerging industries and emphasizes practical application and industry relevance. In recent years, this major has established multiple specialized laboratories, gradually forming professional characteristics that cater to modern rail transportation. Graduates will be equipped with the skills and expertise necessary to excel in the thriving railway transportation industry, contributing to the sustainable development and advancement of the nation's rail network.
Graduate Employment Prospects: Graduates have diverse employment opportunities and can find employment in various organizations such as subway companies, high-speed rail companies, intercity rail transportation companies, existing railway departments, and rail transportation technology research institutes. They can work in roles related to the construction of rail transportation systems, signal system design, signal processing and control, rail transportation operation management, and equipment maintenance. Additionally, they can also pursue careers in automation planning, design, research and development, and management.
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