On October 16, the 9th HUST & SKKU Bilateral Graduate Student Workshop and Annual Academic Conference for Graduate Students was held at HUST’s School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. This conference was jointly held by the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at HUST and the School of Chemical Engineering at SKKU. Over 200 teachers and students engaged in in-depth discussions and exchanges on relevant research fields.
The opening ceremony of the 9th HUST & SKKU Bilateral Graduate Student Workshop was held on the morning of October 16 in the Zhuoming Lecture Hall, West Building 1. Attendees included Chen Jie, Director of HUST’s Office of International Affairs; Zhu Jintao, Dean of HUST’s Office of Postgraduate Education; and the representatives from HUST’s School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering: Tan Bi’en, Dean of the School; Wu Jiang’e, Chair of the School Committee; Gu Yanlong, Vice Dean of the School; and Nie Hongbo, Vice Chair of the School Committee. Also present were Prof. Lee Jun Yeob, Dean of the School of Chemical Engineering at SKKU and Kim Jin Woong, Director of the Institute of Chemical Engineering.
In her speech, Chen Jie fully affirmed the fruitful achievements of the two universities in international exchange and cooperation. She also expressed hope that both universities would continue to build a high-level collaboration platform and jointly promote the internationalization of higher education.
Zhu Jintao praised both universities for continuously innovating their talent training systems and exploring new models of international cooperation in recent years. He encouraged students to learn scientific knowledge and expand their academic thinking amidst opportunities and challenges, while overcoming difficulties and pursuing innovation in the field of chemistry.
LEE Jun Yeob affirmed the friendly partnership between the two universities, expressed his anticipation for future cooperation, and wished for the successful hosting of this bilateral exchange conference.
Tan Bi’en reviewed the academic achievements jointly made by the two universities in recent years. He noted the importance of the cooperation.
During the conference report session, many professors presented their respective academic progress, offering a rich and insightful academic feast. Faculty and students actively engaged in discussions, creating an atmosphere of enthusiastic exchange.
The postgraduate oral presentation and poster sessions were divided into three sub-sessions focused on biology, energy, and materials. Thirty postgraduates shared their research progress, showcasing advanced academic achievements from various perspectives in their respective fields. Judges from both China and South Korea asked questions about the presentations and evaluated the students based on multiple criteria.
At the closing ceremony, Gu Yanlong and LEE Jun Yeob presented awards to six outstanding postgraduates from both universities.
Gu Yanlong praised the postgraduates for their excellent presentations and outstanding performance. He expressed hope that the two schools will engage in even closer collaboration in academic exchanges and project cooperation in the future.
LEE Jun Yeob expressed his gratitude to the faculty and students in attendance and looked forward to deeper collaboration between the two schools in the future.
This conference marks the successful conclusion of the 9th China-South Korea Bilateral Academic Conference, jointly organized by the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at HUST and the School of Chemical Engineering at SKKU. HUST and SKKU have maintained a strong partnership, engaging in multifaceted academic exchanges.
Written by: Li Yi
Edited by: Fang Siyuan, Chang Wen, Peng Yumeng
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