CI-LAM Summer School Closing Ceremony

At 11:00 AM on July 18, 2025, the closing ceremony of the China-Italy Advanced Manufacturing Summer School was held at the University of Bergamo. This summer school was jointly organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering at Tsinghua University, the University of Bergamo, and the University of Naples Federico II. The closing ceremony brought together more than 50 faculty and graduate students from Tsinghua University, the University of Bergamo, the University of Naples Federico II, Capital Normal University, Beijing University of Technology, Shanghai University of Electric Power, and Tongji University.

The ceremony was hosted by Professor Fabiana Pirola from the University of Bergamo. First, Professor Gianluca D'Urso delivered a speech. He praised the success of the summer school, which has been held for seven consecutive years, and fully recognized the significant contributions of all parties involved in its organization. He noted that the CI-LAM summer school has provided an international and specialized exchange platform for students from China and Italy, fostering collaboration and communication between scientific talents from both countries.

Professor Gianluca D'Urso's Speech

Following this, Professor Giovanni Breglio from the University of Naples Federico II and Professor Fabiana Pirola from the University of Bergamo summarized and reviewed the key activities and highlights of the summer school. They reflected on the course lectures and company visits, hoping the students gained valuable insights and expanded their horizons. Then, Professor Sun Kai from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Applied Electronics (EEA) of Tsinghua University presented souvenirs to the Italian organizing committee as a token of appreciation for their hard work and thoughtful arrangements.

Italian Faculty Speech

Professor Sun Kai from Tsinghua University, Professor Li Zhishong from Shanghai University of Electric Power, and Associate Professor Zhang Rongrong from Capital Normal University represented China in delivering speeches. The teachers congratulated the summer school on its successful outcomes and praised the students for accomplishing their learning tasks. They also expressed gratitude to the Italian organizers for the rich laboratory and company visits, which broadened the students' perspectives and knowledge base. The Chinese teachers invited their Italian counterparts and students to visit Beijing and Shanghai next year to further develop exciting summer school activities.

Chinese Faculty Speech

Representatives from both Chinese and Italian students shared their experiences. Su Kaiyuan, a PhD student from Tsinghua University, and Zhang Yurou, a graduate student from Capital Normal University, spoke on behalf of Chinese students. Elena D'Agnelli and Francesco Lucignano from the University of Naples Federico II spoke on behalf of Italian students. Su Kaiyuan shared that through two weeks of deep visits and academic exchanges, the students gained a profound understanding of the core technologies of green manufacturing and AI-driven power electronics, and also experienced Italian culture and lifestyle. He expressed special gratitude to the Italian universities for their meticulous organization and extended an invitation to Italian students to join the 8th CILAM Summer School in Beijing next summer. The Italian student representatives reflected on the unforgettable experience of attending lectures and visiting companies with Chinese students, and expressed hope for more opportunities for future exchanges to strengthen friendships.

Student Representatives' Speech

After the closing ceremony, both Chinese and Italian attendees gathered for a group photo.

Group Photo at the Closing Ceremony

AI-Driven Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing Symposium

Following the closing ceremony, on the morning of July 19, nearly 40 faculty and students from China and Italy visited the Tsinghua University China-Italy Design Innovation Base in Milan to participate in a symposium titled “AI-Driven Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing.”

At the symposium

The symposium was hosted by EEA and the China-Italy "Belt and Road" Advanced Manufacturing Joint Laboratory. The session was opened by Wang Jian, Secretary-General of the Technology Automation Alliance and Co-founder of the China-Italy "Belt and Road" Advanced Manufacturing Joint Laboratory. Professor Sun Kai gave a welcoming speech, expressing anticipation for in-depth and lively discussions between the Chinese and Italian faculty and students on the topic of “AI Empowerment in Advanced Manufacturing,” a current hot topic.

The first lecture, titled “Ultra-Low Power Chip Design and Smart Operation Optimization in Edge Devices,” was delivered by Professor Qiu Keni from Capital Normal University. She explained how deep collaboration between ultra-low-power chip design and smart operation optimization maximizes AI performance in energy fluctuation environments. The second lecture, titled “AI-Driven Industrial Technology for Solving Nonlinear, Disturbance, and Safety Challenges,” was delivered by Associate Professor Zhu Chenxuan from Shanghai University of Electric Power. He discussed how AI-driven industrial technologies use smart algorithms and advanced hardware integration to tackle complex challenges in industrial environments. The third lecture, titled “Generative AI Technology in Power Electronics,” was presented by Professor Sun Kai. He discussed the frontier applications of generative AI in power electronics, including AI-driven intelligent design for power electronics and circuit schematic design based on specialized models, and offered insights on future AI applications in the field. The fourth lecture, titled “Towards Trustworthy AI: Ethical, Legal, and Compliance Challenges,” was delivered by Associate Professor Stefano Marrone from the University of Naples Federico II. He highlighted the ethical, legal, and compliance challenges brought about by the development of AI and proposed constructive viewpoints. The Chinese and Italian faculty and students engaged in enthusiastic discussions after each lecture, deepening their understanding of AI-driven advanced manufacturing and enhancing their confidence in embracing AI development in advanced manufacturing.

Lectures Delivered by Four Professors

Symposium Group Photo

The successful hosting of the closing ceremony and symposium marked the conclusion of the 2025 7th China-Italy Advanced Manufacturing Summer School series of events. From in-depth company visits and cutting-edge academic lectures to reflections and heartfelt messages at the closing ceremony, and the focus on “AI-driven innovation in advanced manufacturing” at the symposium, the series of activities provided a valuable exchange and learning platform for the faculty and students of both countries. It also strengthened the cooperation consensus between Chinese and Italian universities in the fields of advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence. Participants left with both knowledge and friendships, laying a solid foundation for the continued deepening of China-Italy scientific and educational exchanges.