Professor Hugo Figueroa, Dean of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Campinas (Unicamp), Brazil, visited Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) from July 24 to 26. Vice President Wen Jinyu and key representatives from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering from HUST participated in the discussions.

Wen Jinyu emphasized HUST's strengths in electrical engineering and highlighted the strong academic alignment between the two universities, pointing out the vast potential for collaboration.

Hugo Figueroa introduced Unicamp as a top Latin American public research university with strengths in biotechnology, IT, and energy. He noted its substantial contributions to Brazil's scientific output and also showed great interest in expanding cooperation with HUST.

During the meeting, participants discussed topics including engineer training, terahertz technology, collaborative academic projects, and shared research platforms. HUST representatives presented the China-Brazil university-enterprise integrated talent cultivation program and Wuhan National High Magnetic Field Center's applications of terahertz gyrotron technology. The two sides also addressed academic development, joint research platform development, and other collaborative efforts, reaching initial consensus on cooperation.

Hugo Figueroa toured HUST’s key research facilities, including the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Electromagnetic Engineering and Technology, the Fusion Research Center, and the Wuhan National High Magnetic Field Center. During the visit, both parties discussed potential collaborations across different disciplines, leveraging the laboratories' specialized expertise to strengthen their partnership.

This visit set a clear path for collaboration in areas such as talent cultivation and cutting-edge technological innovation. The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering will continue to deepen exchanges and cooperation with Unicamp, with an emphasis on international engineer education and research in terahertz technology.

Source: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HUST