Shiyi Chen Meets with John Quelch and Qiu Wensheng

On March 11, a delegation led by Dr. John Quelch, Executive Vice Chancellor of Duke Kunshan University (DKU), and Mr. Wensheng Qiu, Chairman of Huaqin Technology Co., Ltd., visited the Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo (EIT). Professor Shiyi Chen, President of EIT and Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, welcomed the guests, with both sides engaging in in-depth discussions on future cooperation.

Address by Shiyi Chen during the exchange

Professor Shiyi Chen extended a warm welcome to Dr. John Quelch and Mr. Wensheng Qiu and their delegation, and briefed them on EIT's development. He commended DKU’s educational achievements and expressed appreciation to Huaqin Technology for its support.

Professor Chunmiao Zheng, Vice President of EIT, provided a detailed overview of the institute's educational philosophy, academic discipline landscape, new campus construction, and internationalization strategy. He highlighted EIT's progress in developing key academic disciplines and attracting top-tier talent.

Address by John Quelch during the exchange

Dr. John Quelch shared insights into DKU's educational model and its global edge. He noted significant potential for collaboration in talent cultivation and scientific research. He expressed hope for building closer ties to facilitate student and faculty exchanges and joint research initiatives for mutual benefit.

Address by Wensheng Qiu during the exchange

Mr. Wensheng Qiu, drawing from his corporate experience, discussed topics related to the integration of industry, academia, and research. He underscored the strong synergy between EIT's academic strengths and Huaqin Technology's core business in electronic information, intelligent manufacturing, and artificial intelligence. He expressed hope that the meeting would accelerate collaboration between the two sides.

The two sides reached preliminary consensus to jointly develop talent cultivation and research collaboration, and to establish a mechanism for regular exchanges. The visit marks an important step in EIT's efforts to strengthen global ties and industry collaboration, raising its profile on the global stage.

The meeting and discussions were also attended by Professor Dongxiao Zhang, Executive Vice President and Provost of EIT and Member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering; Professor Chuanwu Xi, Vice Provost for Global Engagement; and Professor Qinghuo Liu, Dean of the School of Electronic Science and Technology, College of Information Science and Technology.

About Duke Kunshan University (DKU)

Located in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, Duke Kunshan University is a partnership between Duke University (USA) and Wuhan University (China). DKU was officially approved by the Ministry of Education of China in September 2013. The university's mission is to provide a world-class liberal arts education, helping students worldwide lead purposeful and rewarding lives. As a leading international university, DKU is committed to integrating outstanding intellectual and cultural traditions and experiences from around the globe to promote cross-cultural understanding, collaborative innovation, and transnational cooperation.