From December 3 to 6, a delegation from the Institute of Environment and Ecology (iEE) at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (Tsinghua SIGS) visited two leading universities in Malaysia to strengthen academic partnerships and explore international collaboration.
The delegation, led by iEE Vice Dean Associate Professor Zhang Zhenghua, visited Universiti Malaya (UM) in Kuala Lumpur on December 4 and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) in Johor on December 5.
Group photo of iEE delegates with UM faculty members and students
During the visit to UM on Dec. 4, the delegation attended an academic seminar and a sharing session to facilitate discussions and exchanges with UM students. The session included an introduction to Tsinghua SIGS and overview of iEE delivered by Associate Professor Yu Longfei, Assistant Dean of iEE, followed by a student-led presentation of their study experiences at Tsinghua SIGS.
The delegation was warmly welcomed by Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Alex Ong Zhi Chao, Deputy Dean of Postgraduate Studies at UM, alongside faculty representatives from the Department of Chemical Engineering.
The two sides held an exchange seminar, engaging in in-depth discussions focused primarily on the Dual Degree Master’s Program in Environmental Engineering offered jointly by the two institutions. Key areas of discussion included student recruitment, talent cultivation, academic support, and scientific research exchange.
Moving forward, both institutions aim to systemically implement the agreements reached during the seminar, ensuring the smooth operation of the collaborative programs and facilitating two-way student mobility.
Highlights from the academic and exchange seminars conducted at UM
On December 5, the delegation visited UTM. In the seminar meeting, Professor Ts. Dr. Zainura Zainon Noor, Director of the Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security (IPASA), outlined the strategic research focus of the IPASA research center in environmental sustainability, water pollution control and water management within UTM, highlighting potential areas for future collaborations.
Assistant Professor Jong Mui Choo, Deputy Director of the Office of Global Affairs at Tsinghua SIGS, presented an overview of current and future research developments at Tsinghua SIGS and iEE. She expressed a desire to strengthen collaboration and deepen research partnerships in the field of environmental sciences and ecology.
Associate Professor Yu gave a talk titled “Progress in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Monitoring and Modeling under Global Change”, showcasing the latest advancements from his team’s research in the field monitoring, analytical development, source tracing and modeling of GHGs. Additionally, five international students from iEE shared their life and learning experience at Tsinghua SIGS.
Highlights from the academic and exchange seminars conducted at UTM
The visits to UM and UTM provided a valuable platform to advance mutual research interests and explore potential collaborations for future academic exchange.
Source from the Institute of Environment and Ecology
Edited by Wang Jingli
Reviewed by Chen Jundou, Lin Zhoulu
