Zhejiang University, based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, is one of the top universities in China. [Photo/IC]

Zhejiang University (ZJU), one of the top universities in China, released three innovation programs Feb 24 in a bid to boost interdisciplinary and innovative development of its scientific and technological research.

The three programs, focusing on quantum technology, ecological civilization and seed breeding, are part of the university's major plan to make notable progress in innovative development by 2030. The plan is aimed at making breakthroughs in core technologies, figuring out ways to tackle global challenges and difficulties, and serving national development strategies through the integration of resources and different disciplines.

The program on quantum technology will conduct research into quantum information by giving full play to the advantages of the university's leading disciplines such as physics, information science and electronic engineering, and optical science and engineering. The most advanced research findings will be applied in fields of biosensing, artificial intelligence and clinical medicine, according to ZJU's official announcement.

The program of ecological civilization is a research scheme about the environment, ecology, natural resources, energies, chemical engineering and computer science. Its directions will include pollution regulation, ecological restoration, the development of clean energies, the analysis of environmental data, and the innovation of relevant systems. It is expected to support ecological conservation not only in Zhejiang, but also in regions involved in the Yangtze River Economic Belt.

The seed breeding program is designed to advance agriculture with the help of biological and information technologies. In addition to the integration of different disciplines, the program will also work to promote cooperation between the university and leading companies to breed high-quality seeds.