Materials Research at Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) traces its origins to Nanyang Public School (1896, Shanghai) and was relocated to Xi'an in 1956. It has played a key role in advancing education and research, particularly in western China. XJTU ranks among China's top institutions, with 19 disciplines in the global top 1% (ESI), including engineering ranked 9th worldwide.
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