On September 3, the inauguration ceremony of Beihang-Centrale Group Joint Lab on Carbon Neutralization was officially held at Hangzhou International Campus of Beihang University. The ceremony was attended by Lou Xiuhua, Director of Hangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau, Gilles Fleury, General Representative of Groupe des Écoles Centrales, Zhao Weisheng, Vice President of Beihang University, Yan Yong, Academician of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Director of the International Research Center for Carbon Neutralization at Hangzhou International Innovation Institute of Beihang University, as well as leaders from the Institute and Sino-French Engineer School. Yan Yong presided over the meeting.
In his speech, Lou Xiuhua reviewed the construction process of Beihang University Hangzhou International Campus, and highly recognized its contribution to the integrated development of education, talent, and science and technology of Hangzhou and the construction of Hangzhou into a modern international metropolis. He hoped that the Lab will take the lead in scientific research, international talent cultivation and the commercialization of technological achievements.
Zhao Weisheng said that the Lab is the first international joint laboratory at Hangzhou International Campus, and that Beihang will fully support its development in terms of talent introduction, achievement cultivation, capital and site guarantee and other aspects.
Gilles Fleury noted that the cooperation between Groupe des Écoles Centrales and Beihang University has a long history built on mutual trust. The establishment of the joint lab marks the beginning of a new chapter in their cooperation. He hoped the two sides will deepen their cooperation in joint construction of the Lab.
Adnane Boukamel, Dean of Sino-French Engineer School from the French side, noted that he would make every effort to leverage the human resources of Groupe des Écoles Centrales so as to promote the development of the Lab.
Hong Guanxin, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Dean of Hangzhou International Innovation Institute, extended warm congratulations on the establishment of the Lab, and hoped that the Lab will further advance the Institute’s international cooperation in industry, academia and research.
Luo Hongbin, Dean of Sino-French Engineer School from the Chinese side, reviewed the foundation and background of the cooperation between Beihang University and Groupe des Écoles Centrales in carbon neutrality. He outlined the preliminary framework and path for the construction of the Lab.
The attending leaders unveiled the Beihang-Centrale Group Joint Lab on Carbon Neutralization, marking a milestone in cooperation between Beihang and Groupe des Écoles Centrales in carbon neutrality.
The establishment of the Lab is an important initiative in response to the consensus reached by the heads of state of China and France and the China-France Joint Statement in 2023. It is of great significance to promote Sino-French cooperation in carbon neutrality, boost innovation and application of carbon-neutral technologies, and nurture talents in this field.
Written by: Xu Gaonan
Reviewed by: Zhang Jiang
Edited by: Jia Aiping
Translated by: Tian Zimo
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