On the morning of October 15th, the appointment ceremony and academic seminar for Academician Klaus Müllen from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research as a chair professor was held in the Academic Report Hall of the Binglin Library at the Dushu Lake Campus. In attendance were Shen Mingrong, Deputy Party Secretary and Vice President of the university; Li Shutang, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Director of the Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials; and Chi Lifeng, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Advisory Director of the Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials.

During the ceremony, Shen Mingrong, on behalf of the university, presented Klaus Müllen with the chair professor appointment letter and a commemorative gift. Klaus Müllen delivered a report titled "Carbon Nanostructures by Design-A Discovery Tour from Synthesis to Function," sharing his research experiences, academic achievements, and life insights.

Following the seminar, Klaus Müllen engaged in discussions with the faculty and students present. His unique insights greatly inspired and enlightened the audience. Klaus Müllen's adjunct appointment will significantly advance our research in organic optoelectronics and functional nanomaterials, further accelerating the high-quality development of related disciplines at our institution.