MoU Signed Between SARI and ECN

Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS) and Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) signed a MoU regarding the future collaboration in energy and environment sector, including but not limited to, CO2 Capture, Utilization and Storage, Algae and Biomass, Membrane materials and chemical catalysis.

　　Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS) and Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) signed a MoU regarding the future collaboration in energy and environment sector, including but not limited to, CO2 Capture, Utilization and Storage, Algae and Biomass, Membrane materials and chemical catalysis.
　　Vice President of SARI Prof. Sun Yuhan and Managing Director of ECN (Beijing) New Energy Technologies Co., Ltd Mr. Levien J. de Legé signed the MoU on behalf of each organizaion and held dicussions on topics of mutual interest.
　　ECN (Energy research Centre of the Netherlands) is an international leader in energy innovation, doing research in the field of solar power, wind energy, biomass, waste, energy efficiency, the environment and sustainable energy systems. 

Dr. Li Xiaopeng Won the 2015 ISE Travel Award for Young Electrochemists

Dr. Li Xiaopeng from Low-Carbon Conversion Center of SARI was awarded The 2015 International Electrochemical Society (ISE) “Travel Award for Young Electrochemists” recently.

　　Dr. Li Xiaopeng from Low-Carbon Conversion Center of SARI was awarded The 2015 International Electrochemical Society (ISE) “Travel Award for Young Electrochemists” recently.  
　　Dr. Li got his PhD degree from Martin Luther University in 2013 and has started working as an assistant researcher in Low-Carbon Conversion Center since August 2013. His main research areas are electrocatalytic hydrogen production and photoelectrochemical water splitting research. He has published more than 30 papers on world renowned journals, such as Advanced Materials, Advanced Energy Materials, ChemCatChem etc. The basic research project led by Dr. Li was supported by SARI’s first Interdisciplinary Youth Innovation Fund. 
　　Founded in 1949, International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) is one of the most extensive and highest level of academic organization, which owns members from more than 70 countries and regions in the world. “Travel Award for Young Electrochemists” is jointly set up by ISE and Electrochemica Acta. Since 2006, the society selects no more than 10 young electrochemists around the world every year and funds them to attend ISE annual conference. Dr. Li was awarded because of his achievements in electrochemical energy conversion and storage. He was invited to deliver a speech in the 66th ISE annual meeting in 2015. 
　　

Shell Award for Excellence-Inspiring Students for Energy Innovation

A delegation led by Shell CTO Mr. Yuri Sebregts visited SARI and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering “Shell Award for Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation” on April 22, 2015.

　　A delegation led by Shell CTO Mr. Yuri Sebregts visited SARI and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering “Shell Award for Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation” on April 22, 2015. President Feng Songlin, Vice President Sun Yuhan and Wang Maohua received the delegation. 
　　Prof. Sun Yuhan showed the delegation around CAS Key Laboratory for Low-Carbon Energy Conversion and Engineering and introduced SARI’s strategy in low-carbon energy conversion, followed by a brief introduction of CAS Pudong Science & Technology Park and SARI’s strategic layout made by Mr. Wang Maohua. Shell Vice President of Future Energy Technologies Mr. Chris Laurens delivered an academic lecture on the Future of the Energy System, which had attracted nearly 70 researchers and students to attend. 
　　After the lecture, Prof. Feng Songlin and Mr. Yuri Sebregts signed the MoU of “Shell Award for Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation” on behalf of SARI and Shell. 
　　SARI and Shell signed the Strategic Cooperation Agreement under the heading of "Frontier Sciences" on 27th April, 2013 for the exploratory research and emerging technology research and development in the area of energy and environment. This Award aims to stimulate and reward excellence in innovation and scientific exploration by Chinese PhD students in the field of energy and researchers engaged in the Shell Frontier Sciences Program.  
　　MoU Signing Ceremony
　　 Mr. Chris Laurens's giving the lecture
　　 Conference Room
　　 Lab Visit 

International Workshop on Energy and Environment successfully held

International Workshop on Energy and Environment: Challenges and Opportunities was successfully held in Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS) on November 3 -4, 2014.

　　International Workshop on Energy and Environment: Challenges and Opportunities was successfully held in Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS) on November 3 -4, 2014. The workshop was jointly organized by SARI, ShanghaiTech University and Drexel University. President Mianheng Jiang, Vice President Jinkang Gong from ShanghaiTech University, President Songlin Feng, Vice President Yuhan Sun, Weiguang Huang from SARI, Dr. Julie Mostov, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives and Dr. Joseph B. Hughes, Dean of College of Engineering from Drexel University, as well as other experts in the related area attended this workshop.
　　Hosted by Wei Sun, the Albert Soffa Chair Professor from Drexel University and Director of Drexel-SARI Center, the two-day workshop started with welcome remarks from President Songlin Feng, Vice Provost Julie Mostov and Vice President Jinkang Gong. Vice President Yuhan Sun and Weiguang Huang of SARI, Dean Joseph Hughes and Director Chuck Hass from Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering of Drexel University delivered keynote presentations on low-carbon energy solution in China, city intelligent energy network (CIEN), the north American energy revolution and urban wastewater management, followed by technical presentations from researchers of SARI, ShanghaiTech and Drexel. The participants had in-depth discussions and communications on opportunities and challenges for energy and environment.
　　After the workshop, the attendees visited Low-Carbon Conversion Center, Lab for Membrane Materials and Separation Technology and City Intelligent Energy Network Demo of SARI.
　　Welcome remark from President Songlin Feng
　　Welcome remark from Vice Provost Julie Mostov
　　Welcome remark from VP Jinkang Gong
　　VP Yuhan Sun gave keynote presentation
　　Dean Joseph B. Hughes gave keynote presentation
　　VP Weiguang Huang gave keynote presentation
　　Director Chuck Hass gave keynote speech
　　Group photo

MoU Signed Between SARI and the University of Nottingham

Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS) signed a MoU with the University of Nottingham regarding the cooperation on development of solid adsorbents for CO2 capture on September. 24th, 2014.

　　Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS) signed a MoU with the University of Nottingham regarding the cooperation on development of solid adsorbents for CO2 capture on September. 24th, 2014.
　　Associate President of SARI Mr. Wang Maohua and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham Prof. Chris Rudd signed the MoU, witnessed by Vice President of SARI Prof. Sun Yuhan and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham Professor Sir David Greenaway.
　　                                  
　　 Signing Ceremony

Director of Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials Visited SARI

Director of Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials Prof. Ralf B. Wehrspohn visited SARI and delivered a keynote speech titled “Resource-intensive industries in a green economy: Scenarios for the chemical and polymer processing industry in Saxony-Anhalt” on September 17th, 2014.
Prof. Wehrspohn introduced Fraunhofer Society, the Central German Chemical Triangle and challenges for the chemical industry in Sachsen-Anhalt and Europe in his presentation and discussed with the attendees over the new feedstocks for the chemical industry in Sachsn-Anhalt and Europe such as Bioeconomy, Hydrogen Economy and Green Lignite Economy.  
After the presentation, Prof. Wehrspohn and Vice President of SARI Prof. Sun Yuhan signed the MoU on behalf of GermanBioEconomy Cluster, the Cluster Chemistry/ Polymers Central Germany and SARI respectively. The two parties will find opportinities to forge cooperation in the field of microalgae and feedstock for the chemical and plastics processing industry and have agreed to organized a conference on alternative feedstocks in 2015.
 
                                            
                                                                       MoU Signing Ceremony