On November 17th, the final round of the 2024 Unveiling and Command Special Competition of the 19th "Challenge Cup" National College Student Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Works Competition concluded in Hangzhou. Our college's project, Research on Data-Driven Power Battery Fault Analysis and Early Warning Strategy, won the National Special Prize, ranking second in the "New Energy Vehicle Power Battery Fault Analysis and Early Warning Strategy" category. This marks the first National Special Prize our college has received since participating in the Unveiling and Command Special Competition.
To thoroughly implement the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping, encourage college students to devote themselves to the forefront of scientific research, and promote the transformation of students' technological innovations into practical productivity, the "Challenge Cup" National College Student Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Works Competition, organized by the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China and other entities, has since its 17th session established a special competition unit—the "Unveiling and Command" Special Competition. Results from this unit are also counted toward the overall score of the main competition. This year’s competition attracted more than 27,000 participantsand received over 6,500 entries, with about 1,950 worksfrom over 410 universities and enterprises nationwidemaking it to the final review.
Since the announcement of the competition themes, the university has attached great importance to the preparation work. Led by the Youth League Committee, the college actively explored potential projects and fully mobilized both faculty and students to participate. The project team of Research on Data-Driven Power Battery Fault Analysis and Early Warning Strategywas led by Professor Hu Jie, Deputy Dean of the School of Automotive Engineeringand the School of Excellent Engineers. With careful guidance from instructors Wang Yongshengand Wei Peng, the team members worked diligently and polished their work within a limited timeframe. The project innovatively proposed a data-driven fault analysis and early warning strategy for power batteries, incorporating multi-mode fault identificationand multi-algorithm fusion techniques, effectively bridging the gap between laboratory research and real-vehicle application. This addresses the current bottlenecks in both domestic and international research, such as single-fault-mode identification and the challenges in applying lab data to real-world vehicles.With the rapid growth of the new energy vehicle industry, the outcomes of this research are expected to be widely adopted inBattery Management Systems (BMS). Through real-time monitoring and deployment, the system can issue early warnings of potential faults, significantly reducing safety incidents caused by battery malfunctions, extending battery life, and lowering maintenance costs—bringing notable economic and social benefits. It is anticipated to see broad application in fields such as new energy vehicle manufacturers,BMS suppliers, and operation and maintenance service providers.
The college has always focused on its fundamental task of fostering virtue through education, grounded in the characteristics of the automotive industry. Centered around the construction of "New Engineering Disciplines" (新工科)and high-level talent cultivation, the college has deeply promoted innovation-driven practical education. In alignment with the university’s “New Era Leadership Program (新时代领航计划),” the college upholds the guiding philosophy of “maintaining distinctive features, daring to innovate, fostering unity and collaboration, and striving for excellence.” Leveraging its disciplinary strengths and industry resources, the college has gradually developed a student innovation and practice framework known as “One Core, Two Pillars, Three Synergies,” building an integrated educational system of “Practice, Innovation, and Culture.” These efforts continue to drive the university's “Sailing for Excellence” (卓越远航)initiative to deeper and broader levels. Looking ahead, the college will keep encouraging students to actively engage in innovation and practice, aim for excellence in science and technology competitions, and achieve even greater breakthroughs.
(Contributed by: Wu Jiang | Reviewed by: Cai Chun)
