Prof. Nassar says, “In our college, whatever major a student chooses, he or she needs to spend a large amount of time on math, computer science, physics, chemistry and other basic subjects. Today the rate of update of technology is so fast that students should not begin learning prof. knowledge too early. Rather they should get to know the basics before beginning their careers and that would help them better get used to any new technology.”

As a teacher, Prof. Nassar is also delighted that his students enjoy rich resources of practical experience. “A lot of companies from China and overseas set up their research and development center in Shanghai, which makes it easier for the university to cooperate with them,” he says. SJTU–ParisTech Elite Institute of Technology in recent years has actively organized its students to visit, do research and intern at these companies and the feedback has been positive. The cooperation between the university and companies has become one of the outstanding features of the school and has greatly facilitated the development of practical high-level talent.

(Prof. Nassar sends his words for the 40th anniversary of reform and opening up.)