8月23日，国家自然科学基金委公布了2024年度国家自然科学基金项目评审结果，温州肯恩大学获得外国青年学者研究基金项目2项，分别为理工学院Jungbin Kim博士主持的“A study on semi-batch reverse osmosis scaling mechanisms using a machine learning-based scaling index（基于机器学习结垢指数的半批量反渗透结垢机制研究）”及Muhammad Khalid博士主持的“Assessing and Leveraging Microbiome Dynamics in Hyperaccumulator Plant System（超积累植物系统中微生物群系动态的评估和应用）”。

On August 23rd, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) announced the result of 2024 NSFC approved projects. 2 projects from Wenzhou-Kean University have been awarded the Research Fund for International Young Scientists. The projects are from the College of Science, Mathematics and Technology – “A Study on Semi-Batch Reverse Osmosis Scaling Mechanisms Using a Machine Learning-Based Scaling Index” led by Dr. Jungbin Kim and “Assessing and Leveraging Microbiome Dynamics in Hyperaccumulator Plant Systems” led by Dr. Muhammad Khalid.

据相关数据统计，2024年国家自然科学基金—外国学者研究基金项目获批率为10.87%，仅高于优青、杰青项目。此外，温州肯恩大学人文学院Alexander English博士作为主要成员（前三）所申报的“兵来将挡，水来土掩：AI面试中应聘者和招聘方的动态博弈过程研究”成功获批国际（地区）合作研究与交流项目。

According to statistics, the approval rate for the Research Fund for International Scientists in 2024 is 10.87%, which is only higher than that of the Excellent Young Scientists Fund and Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. Additionally, the project “A Dynamic Game Process between Applicants and Recruiters in AI Interviews” where Dr. Alexander English from the College of Liberal Arts contributes as the major team member, has been successfully listed under the International (Regional) Cooperation and Exchange Programs.