Exchange & Visit

ESSEC from France Visit SARI

On Oct.21st, a delegation from Institute of Economic and Commercial Sciences(ESSEC) visited SARI. Prof. FENG Songlin, President of SARI received the delegation. Representatives from China Mobile attended the conference.
Prof. FENG extended warm welcome to the delegation and introduced SARI’s overall situation, development plan and major partnership. Mr. Philippe Dornier, Academic Director of ESSEC appreciated SARI’s hospitality and gave a brief introduction of ESSEC Business School and its aim of this visit, followed by a speech of Representatives from China Mobile about the status quo of China Communications Industry and China Mobile’s development pattern. 

Then, attendees held a heated discussion in terms of the development of Chinese technology such as life science, communications technology and the possibilities of future collaboration in fields of common interest.
Established in 1907, ESSEC is one of the top 3 management schools worldwide and was listed the No.1 management school of France in 2008. ESSEC Ventures is the structure for Groupe ESSEC entrepreneurs. It consists of training programs, a talent incubator, a dedicated seed fund and events that bring entrepreneurs and investors together. 

2011-10-24 more+

SARI and Drexel Announce Research Collaboration to Establish Joint Center


Shanghai, October 19, 2011 - Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Drexel University today signed the Memorandum of Understanding and Collaboration Agreement to jointly establish the Drexel-SARI Center. Dr. JIANG Mianheng, Vice President of CAS and President of CAS Shanghai Branch and John A. Fry, President of Drexel University, jointly unveiled the plate of the center. Dr. ZHU Zhiyuan, Executive Vice President of CAS Shanghai Branch, Dr. FENG Songlin, President of SARI, and Dr. JIANG Biao, Vice President of SARI and relevant researchers joined the signing ceremony. 

Dr. JIANG Mianheng delivered a speech and remarked that the collaboration between SARI and Drexel has a clear objective and road map featured with lots of practical substances to be accomplished, and that the Drexel-SARI partnership forges the conditions that will result in solutions to today's global challenges. Based on cooperation, innovation and hard work, SARI and Drexel will contribute importantly to society. 

John A. Fry mentioned in his speech that Drexel is proud to launch this collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and by working together the two institutions can expand opportunities for groundbreaking research, outstanding education and the translation of new technologies to commercial applications. 

After the signing ceremony, the Drexel delegation visited the innovative pharmaceuticals facility of CAS Shanghai Pudong Science and Technology Park accompanied by Dr. ZHU Zhiyuan, followed by further discussion regarding the development plan of the joint center. 

The Drexel-SARI Center is dedicated to joining Drexel University's research and educational excellence with SARI's pioneering work in technology innovation. The Center will provide a framework for collaboration on cutting-edge interdisciplinary research as well as a space for integrating research, education, training and entrepreneurship in line with the common missions of Drexel and SARI.

2011-10-21 more+

Delegation from CSIR Visited SARI

On September 9 2011, a delegation from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa, led by Chairman of the Board Francis Petersen and CEO Sibusiso Sibisi, paid a visit to Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Professor Jiang Mianheng, Vice President of CAS and President of CAS Shanghai Branch and Professor Feng Songlin, President of SARI, received the delegation. Some experts from Life Science and Energy and Environment areas at SARI attended the meeting. 


After introducing its research areas and research progress respectively, the two sides conducted in-depth discussion regarding the potential collaboration on energy and environment, life science, interdisciplinary study and technology innovation. It is agreed that the two sides have many common research interests, and would like to better promote the cooperation in relevant areas. 

The CSIR is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research, technological innovation as well as industrial and scientific development to improve the quality of life of the country and people. The CSIR is committed to supporting innovation in South Africa to improve national competitiveness in the global economy. 

2011-09-16 more+

President of Boeing China Visited SARI


August 23, 2011, Bertrand-Marc Allen, President of Boeing China, and Al Bryant, Vice President of Boeing China, paid a visit to Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS). FENG Songlin, President of SARI, received the Boeing delegation and held a meeting with the visitors. 
FENG Songlin extended his warm welcome to Marc Allen and Al Bryant, and invited them to visit the Joint Lab for Aviation Connectivity Technologies and Center for Micro-Nano Devices. At the lab, Prof. GE Xiaoguang, Director of the Joint Lab for Aviation Connectivity Technologies, briefly introduced the current research status of the lab. Marc Allen was happy about the progress made, and talked with the research team regarding relevant research activities.  

After the lab tour, Prof. FENG introduced SARI’s preparatory progress and R&D areas and the partnerships with companies and research organizations. Marc Allen thanked Prof. FENG for his warm welcome, and said that he was expressed with the R&D directions and future plan of SARI. He pointed out that Boeing China pay much attention to the cooperation with R&D institutes and companies in China, and hoped that, taking the joint lab as the starting point, the two sides could strengthen the collaboration in information, materials and energy and environment areas, and leveraging SARI as a platform, further expand the communication and collaboration with neighboring companies like COMAC and other universities and institutes. FENG Songlin mentioned that SARI is dedicated to providing integrated solution to strategic industries, and was looking forward to strengthening the partnership with Boeing and relevant organizations, working together to advance the development of the aviation industry.

2011-08-29 more+

Assistant Administrator for USEPA 's ORD Paul T. Anastas Visited SARI

August 5, 2011, Paul T. Anastas, the Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) and the Science Advisor to the Agency, paid a visit to Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI-CAS). Prof. SUN Yuhan, Vice President of SARI, received Paul T. Anastas and held a meeting with the delegation.
Prof. SUN extended his warm welcome to Paul Anastas and the visiting team. Dr. Anastas introduced EPA and his views on environment protection and green chemistry and engineering. Prof. SUN Yuhan presented on SARI’s construction progress, current research activities and future plan of Energy and Environment Division, and collaboration initiatives with U.S. companies and research organizations.
The two sides then conducted in-depth discussion regarding CO2 Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), the sustainability of energy technology and energy efficiency, and potential cooperation on clean energy and green engineering.

Dr. Paul Anastas, known widely as the "Father of Green Chemistry", has an extensive record of leadership in government, academia, and the private sector. At the time he was nominated by President Obama to lead ORD, Dr. Anastas was the Director of the Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering, and the inaugural Teresa and H. John Heinz III Professor at Yale University. Prior to joining the Yale faculty, Dr. Anastas was the founding Director of the Green Chemistry Institute. From 1999 to 2004, he worked at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy as the assistant director for the environment. 

2011-08-05 more+

Memorandum Signed between SARI and NSRI

In order for Shanghai Advanced Research Institute (SARI) of Chinese Academy of Sciences to build a world-class energy-saving science and technology park, and to make it a demonstration system of intelligent energy, a delegation of five people led by Mr. Nakawake Takeshi, Director of Nikken Sekkei Research Institute (NSRI), visited China on July 15 and signed a cooperation memorandum with SARI on energy-saving buildings and intelligent energy system.
Prof. HUANG Weiguang, Vice President of SARI, and other researchers attended the signing ceremony. SARI and NSRI made an agreement on the development goal of future intelligent city and conducted fruitful discussion on how to carry out future cooperation. The two parties signed a memorandum of cooperation, which marked the start of the project of energy-saving buildings and intelligent energy system. 

 

Nikken Sekkei is a comprehensive consulting firm providing research services related to environment, energy and city administration, etc. NSRI is the think-tank of Nikken Sekkei Group which has its range of experts from various fields, including architecture, city planning, structure, equipment, environment and engineering works.

2011-07-16 more+