Measurement and Control Technology and Instruments are indispensable components in the development of modern industry, national defense, and scientific and technological advancements. With the rise and rapid development of artificial intelligence, the role of measurement and control technology and instruments in the transmission, acquisition, processing, and utilization of information has become increasingly prominent. This program belongs to the field of Instrument Science and Technology within the broader discipline of Information Technology. It is a comprehensive field formed through the integration of multiple disciplines, including information science, electronics, optics, precision mechanics, computer science, automation, and artificial intelligence. The program primarily focuses on the theory and technology related to the acquisition and processing of information, as well as the control of relevant factors.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers in research institutes and high-tech enterprises within industries such as artificial intelligence, electronic information, communications, aerospace, and instrumentation. They may work in areas such as intelligent sensing, intelligent instruments, measurement and control, automation, information engineering, computer applications, precision engineering, and micro-nano technology, engaging in scientific research, product design and manufacturing, technological development, and enterprise management.This program boasts a high-level faculty team led by academicians and nationally recognized high-level talents. It has been recognized as a distinctive program in Guangdong Province and a first-class program development point. In the 2023 Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, it ranked 26th globally.