Datong University's engineering program is now ranked among the top 1 percent globally, according to the latest Essential Science Indicators (ESI) data from Clarivate Analytics.

This accomplishment follows the university's chemistry program, which achieved the same distinction in July.

The university has aligned its research focus with northern Shanxi province's industrial development needs, emphasizing key areas such as energy and equipment manufacturing.

This targeted approach has led to a steady increase in both the number of papers indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection and their citation counts, reflecting the high quality and impact of the university's academic output.

The university plans to extend these effective measures to other promising disciplines. By enhancing its long-term discipline development mechanisms and integrating resources across talent, platforms, and research initiatives, it aims to generate more high-impact research outcomes.