Jin Haoran, class of 2025 in Mechanical Engineering of ZJUI, with outstanding academic performance and exceptional research achievements, has been honored with prestigious titles such as "Outstanding Student", "Academic Excellence Model" and "Innovation and Entrepreneurship Model" at Zhejiang University, along with receiving the Third-Class Scholarship. While completing his major in Mechanical Engineering, he also finished a minor program in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
With remarkable interdisciplinary academic thinking, he has received offers from the world-renowned universities, including University of California, Berkeley, the University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, Cornell University, Columbia University, the University of Chicago, the University of California, Los Angeles, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, and Carnegie Mellon University. He will embark on a new journey at the University of Pennsylvania soon.
In 2021, at 15 years old, Jin Haoran completed Gao Kao and chose to join ZJUI, drawn by the unique internationalized educational ways. With its English-medium educational ecosystem, international faculty, and exchange programs, ZJUI provided him with a platform for international development and enhanced his ability for interdisciplinary learning. Upon entering university, he faced language barriers, but by diligently studying in class and engaging in English discussions with professors after class, he was able to overcome these challenges. During his four years at ZJUI, he deeply appreciated the college’s open and inclusive environment—the mutual support among peers not only helped him make academic progress but also led to cherished friendships. Grateful for his growth at ZJUI, Jin believes the Institute has laid a solid foundation for his future development.
At ZJUI, Jin Haoran found a supportive and collaborative environment that empowered him to grow both academically and personally. Through rigorous coursework in mechanical engineering and hands-on research experiences, he gradually clarified his academic interests. Early on, he engaged in interdisciplinary research through ZJUI’s summer research platform, contributing to a scientific computing project under Professor Zhan Qiwei. This experience sparked his interest in the intersection of engineering and computer science and introduced him to the discipline of academic research.
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Driven by this passion, Jin later joined a project on medical question-answering systems, where he helped develop a Transformer-based self-supervised approach to improve medical image annotation efficiency. In his junior year, he turned to UAV swarm control and edge computing, proposing a fault-tolerant scheduling architecture that significantly reduced system recovery time. His work was published in Tsinghua Science and Technology as first author.
While excelling academically, Jin Haoran has consistently maintained a passion for life beyond the classroom. Embracing the philosophy of balance, he skillfully manages his time and leads a well-rounded lifestyle that harmonizes intellectual pursuits with physical and mental well-being. He actively engages in team sports such as basketball and badminton to release stress and stay fit, while also enjoying the precision and focus required in billiards — finding joy and a sense of accomplishment in every perfect shot.
By integrating sports, exploration, and academics, Jin has cultivated not only a strong physique but also a calm and resilient mindset. This holistic approach has sustained his energy and creativity throughout his academic journey, enabling him to thrive both intellectually and personally.
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