Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics
Profile
| Official Chinese name | 中国科学院大连化学物理研究所 |
|---|---|
| Official English name | Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| Chinese aliases | 大连化物所, 大连大学科学研究所, 中国科学院化学物理研究所 |
| English aliases | Scientific Research Institute of Dalian University, Dalian Branch of the Northeastern Scientific Research Institute, Institute of Industrial Chemistry, Institute of Petroleum, Institute of Chemical Physics |
| Acronyms | DICP |
| Research fields | Catalytic chemistry, engineering chemistry, chemical laser and molecular reaction kinetics, modern analytical chemistry and biotechnology |
| Total employee count | 1,621 (as of the end of 2024) |
Summary
Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics is categorised as a Core Defence Partner based on the following indicators:
- Defence advisor
- 0 indicators
- Defence award
- 3 indicators
- Defence funding
- 4 indicators
- Defence laboratory
- 2 indicators
- Military-technology patent
- 4 indicators
- Research collaboration with defence entities
- 4 indicators
A core defence partner is deeply involved in research and programmes that strengthen and sustain China’s defence capabilities. Senior figures may help steer national defence research priorities; many of its researchers and projects have recently been recognised for addressing defence needs; a significant body of current work is sponsored by defence organisations; it runs laboratories aligned with military objectives; produces a large number of defence-related patents in recent years; and/or publishes extensively and regularly with defence institutions. Together, these patterns show that defence work is routine, largescale and built into the institute’s operations and identity.
Rules-based framework
| Rule | Resulting category |
|---|---|
| Two or more indicators = 4 | Core defence partner |
| One indicator = 4 and two indicators = 3 or Three or more indicators = 3 | Regular defence partner |
| One indicator = 4 and one indicator = 3 and all other indicators = 1 or 2 or Two indicators = 3 and all other indicators = 1 or 2 | Limited defence partner |
| All indicators between 0 and 2 | Civilian institute |
| Three or more indicators = 0 | Insufficient data |
Note: All indicators operate on a 0 to 4 scale. There are a total of six indicators.
For more information on the graded scales see the user guide.
Defence advisory roles
Members of the leadership of the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics have possibly not served on defence-related expert committees. However, because the underlying data are outdated and lack sufficient detail, this assessment is made with low confidence, and such service by any member of the leadership cannot be fully ruled out.
Defence awards
Available information indicates that Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics researchers have received at least 12 separate defence awards over time. These include one award for Major Achievements from the National Defence Science and Technology Commission, one Military Science and Technology Progress Award from the General Armaments Department of the PLA, four Military Science and Technology Progress Awards, one National Advanced Worker in National Defence Science and Technology title, one Excellence Award of the China Military-Civilian Dual-Use Technology Innovation and Application Competition, and four Most Beautiful Science and Technology Worker Awards.[1]
Of the 12 defence awards, 10 had confirmed dates that indicated they were granted for work conducted at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. One of the awards for which the date is not known was awarded to a researcher who had earned their graduate degree at the institute.[2] Another award without a known date had been awarded to a researcher who had spent the vast majority of their career at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics.[3] As a result, our analysis could not confidently confirm that the awards were attributed to work at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics.
The identified awards were granted between 1979 and 2023. Four of these awards were granted in recent years, namely two instances of the Most Beautiful Science and Technology Worker Award in 2021, one Most Beautiful Science and Technology Worker Award in 2022, and one Most Beautiful Science and Technology Worker Award in 2023.[4]
Researchers and projects at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics have almost certainly received four defence awards since 2021. As the data reviewed is thorough, recent and covers a significant portion of relevant staff, this assessment is made with high confidence.
Defence funding
Between 2021 and 2025, researchers from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics authored 58 publications funded by Chinese defence entities, placing the institute in the 73rd percentile among the CAS institutes included in this analysis. Of the 4,642 authors affiliated with the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics who published during this period, 101 (2 per cent) had at least one defence-funded publication. However, it is not possible to attribute specific funding to individual researchers based solely on publication data.
Defence laboratories
No publicly available information suggests that this institute hosts or is affiliated with any known defence laboratories. However, one laboratory, not categorised as a defence laboratory, referenced links to defence activities on its Chinese‑language website. General references to promoting national security or defence are common on CAS laboratory websites. These statements often serve as broad affirmations of alignment with national policy objectives – a routine expression of support for government priorities that can be important for maintaining institutional standing, access to funding or official recognition – rather than firm evidence that the laboratory conducts defence-related research.
State Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Kinetics
| Name | State Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Kinetics [化学反应动力学全国重点实验室] |
|---|---|
| Research topics | Chemical reactions, chemical lasers, high-speed combustion |
| Defence ties | According to its website, this laboratory won the Second Prize of an unnamed award from the National Defence Science and Technology Commission in 1972.[5] |
There are no websites for The National Engineering Research Center for Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Source Technology [燃料电池及氢源技术国家工程研究中心] and the National Catalytic Engineering Technology Research Center [国家催化工程技术研究中心].
Military-technology patents
Between 2021 and 2025, the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics was granted 13 military-technology patents, placing it in the 82nd percentile among the CAS institutes included in this analysis. A total of 59 inventors affiliated with the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics were listed on these patents.
Research collaboration with defence entities
Between 2021 and 2025, researchers from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics co-authored 564 publications with at least one Chinese defence entity, placing the institute in the 73rd percentile among the CAS institutes included in this analysis.
These collaborations include 14 publications with PLA academic institutions, 239 with defence laboratories, 6 with military hospitals, 248 with members of the Seven Sons of National Defence, 167 with members of the Seven Sons of Ordnance Industry and 3 with defence conglomerates.
Of the 4,642 authors affiliated with the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics who published during this period, 744 (16 per cent) had at least one defence-related collaboration.
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- China Science Daily. 2021. ‘The Man Who Plants Stars – A Profile of Sha Guohe, One of the 2021 “Most Beautiful Science and Technology Workers”.’ [种星星的人 – 记2021年“最美科技工作者”沙国河]. 10 November. As of 7 April 2026; Shenyang Branch. 2021. ‘Li Can and Yu Haibin were awarded the title of “Liaoning's Most Beautiful Science and Technology Workers” in 2021.’ [李灿、于海斌荣获2021年度“辽宁最美科技工作者”荣誉称号]. 28 August. As of 7 April 2026; China Science Daily. 2022. ‘Zhang Weiqing: Passion Can Withstand the Test of Time.’ [张未卿：热爱可抵岁月长]. 22 June. As of 7 April 2026; Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. 2013. ‘Materials from the Yearbook of Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (2012).’ [大连化学物理研究所年鉴材料（2012）]. 11 March. As of 7 April 2026; Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. 2009. ‘Academician: Zhang Tao.’ [院士：张涛]. As of 7 April 2026; Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. 2009. ‘Researcher: Huai Ying.’ [研究员：怀英]. As of 7 April 2026; Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. 2009. ‘Senior Engineer: Chen Wenwu.’ [正高级工程师：陈文武]. As of 7 April 2026; Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. 2009. ‘Academician: He Guozhong.’ [院士：何国钟]. As of 7 April 2026; Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. 2017. ‘Researcher: Wang Erdong.’ [研究员：王二东]. As of 7 April 2026; Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. 2023. ‘Liu Zhongmin was selected as one of the “Most Beautiful Science and Technology Workers” in 2022.’ [刘中民获选2022年“最美科技工作者”]. 20 July. As of 7 April 2026.Return to content⤴
- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. 2009. ‘Academician: Zhang Tao.’ [院士：张涛]. As of 7 April 2026.Return to content⤴
- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. 2017. ‘Researcher: Wang Erdong.’ [研究员：王二东]. As of 7 April 2026.Return to content⤴
- China Science Daily. 2021. ‘The Man Who Plants Stars – A Profile of Sha Guohe, One of the 2021 “Most Beautiful Science and Technology Workers”.’ [种星星的人 – 记2021年“最美科技工作者”沙国河]. 10 November. As of 7 April 2026; Shenyang Branch. 2021. ‘Li Can and Yu Haibin were awarded the title of “Liaoning's Most Beautiful Science and Technology Workers” in 2021.’ [李灿、于海斌荣获2021年度“辽宁最美科技工作者”荣誉称号]. 28 August. As of 7 April 2026; China Science Daily. 2022. ‘Zhang Weiqing: Passion Can Withstand the Test of Time.’ [张未卿：热爱可抵岁月长]. 22 June. As of 7 April 2026; Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. 2023. ‘Liu Zhongmin was selected as one of the “Most Beautiful Science and Technology Workers” in 2022.’ [刘中民获选2022年“最美科技工作者”]. 20 July. As of 7 April 2026.Return to content⤴
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Reaction Kinetics. 2025. ‘Fact sheet.’ [概况简介]. As of 8 April 2026.Return to content⤴