Over the past year, we greatly promoted reform, innovation and development of IPE. Achievements of all the work were made. We owed them to the concerted efforts and arduous work of all IPE staff.

Science and technology innovation results were achieved. Many national and provincial awards were achieved, the amount of patents and publications were ranked top. The core competitiveness and influences of IPE was continuously enhanced.

We implemented the strategy of making IPE strong through training competent personnel. IPE always attaches great importance both to the talents training and introducing. Organization for stimulate youth to innovation was found and the corresponding regulation was set. System for post promotion was improved including exceptional promotion for associate professor and adding evaluation process to provide a good platform for employees’ career development. We actively explore new mode for innovation team building and management system.

The year 2020 is a year with opportunity and challenge. We will concentrate on the scientific research transform, follow the concept of “openness, innovation and development” to explore innovateive scientific modes and proper personnel training system, as well as bring more benefits for our staffs.

The achievements were made by all the staffs’ hard work and dedication, as well as the help and assistance from all sectors of society. Herein, I would like to express my warmest appreciation and best wishes to all of you.