UPM delegation, led by Prof. Dr. Ismi Arif Ismail, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), visited the Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory at Xiamen University, China.

China, April 28, 2024 - The UPM delegation, led by Prof. Dr. Ismi Arif Ismail, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), visited the Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory at Xiamen University, China, accompanied by the Dean of the School of Business and Economics, UPM (SPE UPM), Prof. Dr. Bany Ariffin Amin Noordin, and the Deputy Dean (Postgraduate), Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Anuar Shah Bali Mahomed.

Meanwhile, from Xiamen University, China, the delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Lin Fan (Rector, Pingtan Institute of Xiamen University) along with Prof. Dr. Zhang Mingzhi (Vice Rector), Prof. Dr. Dong Lunhai (Vice Rector), Prof. Dr. Lin Fangfang (Director of Education Service), and Dr. Chen Yongming (Director of Industry).

The visit was also attended by Prof. Dr. Wu Kejian (Minister, Secretary of Education, Hong Kong Government), Prof. Dr. Wong Wing Keung (Chairman of the UNESCO SDG Charity Evaluation Committee, Hong Kong), Prof. Dr. Lu Lu (Cultural Counselor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese Government), Prof. Dr. Sun Yue (Chairman of the Association, Hong Kong Continuing Education Association), and Prof. Dr. Chen Chufeng (President, Hong Kong Talent International Education Limited).

During this visit, various research equipment in the laboratories was explained by Vikcy Fan, Project Manager, Technology Service Department, Hydrogen, Xiamen University, China.

Discussions also revolved around potential collaborations between UPM and Xiamen University, China, regarding joint research among researchers from both universities, including staff and student exchanges in the context of research related to Hydrogen, as well as other relevant fields of science, technology, and engineering. This collaboration is also extended to the field of Social Sciences to strengthen collaboration between UPM and Xiamen University, China.

Ultimately, this collaboration will help enhance the reputation and impact of both institutions in the international arena and create new opportunities for the development of knowledge and sustainable cooperation in the future.

Date of Input: 29/04/2024 | Updated: 30/04/2024 | asyikeen