Niumag and the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, CAS, Establish a Joint Laboratory

On November 23, the “Joint Laboratory for Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Analysis of the Freezing–Thawing Process” was officially inaugurated in Lanzhou, Gansu Province.

Attending the unveiling ceremony were: Xia Yanqing, Director of the Oil & Gas Resources Research Center and member of the executive office of the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIEER); Ma Wei, Deputy Director of the Academic Committee of the State Key Laboratory of Frozen Soil Engineering; Yang Peiqiang, Chairman of Suzhou Niumag Analytical Instrument Co., Ltd.; and Li Xianghong, General Manager of Niumag. The ceremony was also joined by leaders from NIEER’s Office and Asset Management Department, as well as laboratory directors and researchers. The event was hosted by Wu Qingbai, Director of the State Key Laboratory of Frozen Soil Engineering.

Wu Qingbai, Director of the State Key Laboratory of Frozen Soil Engineering, presiding over the ceremony

In his address, Director Xia Yanqing emphasized that scientific instrumentation plays a critical role in advancing research and innovation. He noted that joint laboratory partnerships with technology companies are an effective way to strengthen infrastructure, encourage private-sector investment, and align research with national needs. He called for clear strategic planning, deep integration of resources, and collaborative innovation to drive breakthroughs in frozen soil science and accelerate the development of next-generation scientific instruments.

Xia Yanqing delivering the keynote address

Yang Peiqiang, Chairman of Niumag, also delivered a speech, stating that scientific instrumentation must be driven by both research frontiers and real-world demand. He expressed confidence that the new joint lab would bring enterprise R&D teams closer to researchers, sharpen innovation focus, and fuel the development of original scientific instruments with global impact.

Yang noted that Niumag will leverage the lab as a long-term innovation platform, working closely with the State Key Laboratory of Frozen Soil Engineering to build a collaborative and integrated innovation hub. The goal is to provide cutting-edge tools that empower scientific research and help enhance China’s foundational innovation capabilities.

Chairman Yang Peiqiang delivering remarks

Also speaking at the ceremony, General Manager Li Xianghong shared that this joint project holds deep significance for Niumag as its “Project No.1.” From project planning and negotiation to execution, the company has invested extensive resources and emotion. She emphasized that while equipment delivery marks a milestone, it is just the beginning. As new research needs emerge, Niumag will continue to refine and evolve the instrument to ensure that low-field NMR becomes a powerful tool for modern scientific research.

General Manager Li Xianghong delivering remarks

Dr. Wen Zhi, Director of the new joint lab, stated that the platform will be built on the combined strengths of the State Key Laboratory of Frozen Soil Engineering and Suzhou Niumag Analytical. He shared that the lab will explore new collaborative innovation models in research–industry–application integration, focusing on key technical bottlenecks in freezing–thawing mechanics and instrumentation. The goal is to drive breakthroughs in both fundamental science and instrument technology.

Group photo from the inauguration ceremony

The newly developed “Dynamic Analysis System for Soil Freezing and Ice Formation” was jointly designed by the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Suzhou Niumag Analytical Instrument Co., Ltd.

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