From February 10 to 12, a delegation comprising Professors Zhang Lin, Weng Jingnong, and Lai Liyuanjun from Beihang University visited the University of Genoa (UniGe) in Italy. During their visit, they had in-depth exchanges with the Simulation Team from the UniGe and representatives from the Federation of European Simulation Societies (EUROSIM), including Marco Gotelli, Antonio Giovannetti, and Marina Massei.
The discussions focused on a wide range of collaborative initiatives, including student exchange programs, establishing an international joint laboratory, reciprocal internships arrangements, co-organizing the 2025 World Simulation Conference, EUROSIM’s support in inviting European experts and enterprises, setting up a simulation team office at Beihang Hangzhou International Campus, providing scholarships for Beihang students through UniGe's Strategos program, and selecting students for the 2025 Beihang Hangzhou Summer School.
The delegation met with Professor Delfino, President of the UniGe, and signed an inter-university agreement between the two universities. Additionally, the two sides signed an agreement on student exchanges and an agreement on jointly building a laboratory between Beihang International Innovation Center for Simulation Technology and UniGe's Simulation Team.
The delegation meets Professor Delfino, President of the University of Genoa
The two sides have in-depth discussions on collaborative initiatives
Professor Agostino Bruzzone, President of UniGe's Simulation Team and President of EUROSIM, is renowned for his expertise in data analysis, modeling and simulation (M&S), and artificial intelligence (AI). Professor Zhang Lin's research team at Beihang University has collaborated with Professor Agostino Bruzzone for over a decade in scientific research, talent cultivation, paper publications, and academic conferences, yielding fruitful outcomes and fostering a profound friendship.
During their stay, the delegation also toured three renowned simulation companies in Genoa, including NOVEO, HORSA, and STARA GLASS.
The delegation visits NOVEO
The delegation visits HORSA
The delegation visits STARA GLASS
Founded in 1471 and located in the Liguria region of Italy, the University of Genoa (Italian: Università di Genova) is a prestigious public comprehensive university in Italy and one of the top universities in Europe. The university comprises 11 schools and 22 departments, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It boasts a distinguished faculty and research staff, who not only possess profound academic expertise in their respective fields but also emphasize interaction and mentorship with students. The university has established extensive collaborative relationships with numerous renowned universities, research institutions, and technology companies worldwide, actively promoting faculty and student exchanges and joint research projects.
Editor: Lyu Xingyun
