Industry Innovation Practice Centre
Industry Innovation Practice Centre
The XEC Industry Innovation Practice Centre (IIPC) aims to systematically gather, cultivate, and empower seasoned industry experts, building a bridge that connects academic theory with professional practice. Centred on curriculum teaching, project mentoring, industry events, and ecosystem development, the Centre continuously infuses XJTLU with frontline practical experience and industry wisdom. It strives to create an innovation hub for industry–academia–research integration, comprehensively supporting the prosperity and development of the Syntegrative Education ecosystem.
The Unique Value of Professors in Industry Practice
1.Rich Experience and Forward-Looking Insights
On average, our professors in industry practice have over 15 years of senior management experience, with forward‑looking and impactful industry insights. They combine global perspectives with local expertise to bring cutting‑edge industry knowledge to students.*
2. Extensive Resources and a Bridge to Growth
With extensive networks spanning finance, technology, biomedicine, advanced manufacturing, and more, they build a “resource bridge” for students — recommending high‑quality internships, introducing valuable industry contacts, and connecting them with real‑world innovation projects, smoothing the path from classroom to career.
3. Redefining Teaching and In‑Depth Mentoring
They reframe the classroom with real‑world industry challenges, blending professional practice with academic theory. Through project‑based learning, company visits, and end‑to‑end mentoring, they guide students to tackle complex problems with interdisciplinary knowledge, moving from “learning by doing” to “doing to learn” — and fostering critical thinking and professional competence.
4. Collaborative Co‑creation and Ecosystem Impact
Working closely with academic faculty, they co‑develop integrated curricula, co‑teach, and share resources, acting as the “core link” connecting industry, academia, research, government, and society. They drive innovation in industry‑education integration, creating scalable educational models and injecting fresh momentum into the digital transformation and innovative development of regional industries and beyond.
西交利物浦大学行业教授
Professor in Industry Practice：From “Industry Benchmark” to “Educational Shaper”
Key Practitioners of “Syntegrative Education”
The Professor in Industry Practice is a unique professorial category pioneered by XJTLU. They are “practitioner‑mentors” who connect the forefront of industry with educational settings. Typically possessing extensive work and practical experience in their respective industries or companies, they may be CTOs of listed companies, seasoned business leaders, or technical authorities within their fields. They are not only leading figures in their domains but also pioneers with educational ideals. They bring cutting‑edge industry wisdom into the classroom and transform hands‑on experience into teaching content.