03 Apr 2026
On 18 March, the School of Internet of Things successfully held the "2026 IoT Day" at the Suzhou campus. Focused on the core theme of "Building Internet of Intelligence for the Future," the event attracted hundreds of students. Through topic sharing, syntegrative education project presentations, and graduate student live streams, year-1 students explored the cutting-edge trends and innovative practices of intelligent connectivity technology.
Dean's Sharing
Prof Dijiang Huang, Dean of the School of Internet of Things, systematically outlined the evolution of IoT technology from single-device connectivity to system-level intelligence in his speech titled "The Flourishing Development from Smart IoT to System Intelligence." He pointed out that IoT is currently accelerating its integration with technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, driving the application of "system intelligence" in scenarios like smart cities and industrial internet. "The core competitiveness of the future lies in cross-disciplinary system integration capabilities."
Outstanding Alumni Live Connection
"IoT is not just a technology, but a bridge connecting reality and the future." Jiacheng Zhang, Class of 2025 (currently studying at Carnegie Mellon University in the United States), shared his experience of accumulating research experience through IoT projects and successfully applying to top global universities via a live stream. He particularly mentioned, "The project practice at the School of Internet of Things enabled me to master the full range of capabilities from hardware design to algorithm optimization, which was a key highlight in my application."
Demonstration of SE Projects
"Research is not exclusive to senior students; year-1 students can also be a starting point for innovation!" Dr. Yue Liu, Director of Research and Industry Initiative, introduced the school's "IoT SE Projects" during the "Research Opportunity for Year-1 Students" session. The event showcased student-developed projects such as intelligent environmental monitoring systems and edge computing-based visual recognition devices, which received high praise from students for their innovation and practicality.
Embracing the Future with Intelligence
From technical sharing to practical demonstrations, and from academic exchanges to interactive experiences, this IoT Day not only built a communication platform for faculty and students but also demonstrated the infinite possibilities of IoT technology in constructing intelligent systems. In the future, the School of Internet of Things will continue to focus on cutting-edge fields, cultivating innovative and practical interdisciplinary talents, and exploring the future landscape of intelligent connectivity with the industry.
03 Apr 2026