Measurement Technology and Instrumentation, Materials Processing Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Special Mechanical System and Its Application Engineering, Energy Materials Engineering, and Precision Instrument and Mechanism. Over the years, with conditions for teaching and scientific research greatly improved, these disciplines have been playing the leading role, driving and promoting the development of other aspects. Test and Measurement Technology and Instrumentations In the evaluation by China University Alumni Association, 21st Century Talents, and University Weekly, NUC ranks 1st in this discipline in China universities 2006. There are national and provincial key laboratories in this discipline. A research team composed of 10 doctorate supervisors, 18 professors, 19 associate professors or senior engineers engages itself in the discipline. Most members enjoy the Special Allowance by the State Council. Over the years great academic results, including 20 national and ministerial or provincial awards, have been achieved. At present over 40 national, ministerial and provincial research projects are under way. Major research interests include: A. dynamic testing technology and intelligent instruments; B. Photoelectric Probing Theory and Technology; C. Special-type Sensing Theory and Technology; D. Modern Instrumentation and Testing Theory and Technology. Precision Instrumentations and Machinery Precision Instrumentations and Machinery is one of Shanxi provincial key disciplines. A research team composed of 8 doctorate supervisors, 12 professors, 10 associate professors or senior engineers engages itself in the discipline. In recent years, 11 awards for scientific and technological achievements at national, ministerial or provincial level have been granted to the discipline. Research institutes and laboratories in the discipline include: Micrometer and Nanometer Technology Research Center, Research Institute of Optoelectronic Information Technology, and Laboratory of Mechatronic Technology. Major research interests include: A. Design and Manufacturing Technology of Precision Instrumentations and Machinery; B. Optoelectronic Instruments and Equipment; C. Internal Structure Detecting Techniques for Industrial Purposes; D. Detecting and Control Technology; E. Inertia Space Sensing; F. Test and Control Technology; G. Advanced Micro-Nano Parts and System Technology; H. Photoelectric Technology; I. Non-destructive Test Technology. Artillery, Automatic Gun and Ammunition Engineering Artillery, Automatic Gun and Ammunition Engineering is one of Shanxi provincial key disciplines. A research team composed of 15 doctorate supervisors, 2 members of China Academy of Engineering, 23 professors, and 23 associate professors, or senior engineers. In recent years, dozens of national, ministerial or provincial research projects have been accomplished and 53 projects are under way. Major research interests include: A. Weapon Structures Design and Dynamic Research; B. Weapons Testing Technology;