Recently, the results of the 2023 Beijing Normal University Pengnian Outstanding Young Teacher Award selection were announced. IICE Associate Professor DING Ruichang was honored with this accolade following personal application, endorsement by the Faculty of Education, and expert evaluation organized by the university. The Pengnian Outstanding Young Teacher Award is generously donated by the Pengnian Charitable Foundation, aiming to recognize young teachers under the age of 45 who have made remarkable contributions to teaching and research in Beijing Normal University. Each year, a total of 30 awardees are selected across the university campuses, including 15 for undergraduate teaching and 15 for graduate teaching.