From February 27 to 28, President SONG Yingdong led a delegation to visit key shipbuilding and marine industry organizations in Shanghai, with the goal of advancing industry-academia collaboration, promoting innovation-driven development, and fostering a deeper integration of education and industry. Vice Presidents YIN Jingwei and ZHAO Yuxin, along with Assistant Presidents YIN Hang and CHEN Hailong, were also part of the research visit.
At the Shanghai Shipbuilding Research and Design Institute of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), President SONG Yingdong and his delegation engaged in discussions with President LV Zhiyong and Vice Presidents LI Lu and LI Xin. The talks focused on strengthening university-enterprise cooperation, advancing collaborative innovation, and enhancing the integration of industry and education. A cooperation agreement was signed during the meeting.
President SONG Yingdong highlighted the successful outcomes of recent joint research projects between Harbin Engineering University (HEU) and the Shanghai Shipbuilding Research and Design Institute, particularly in areas such as ship design, analysis, and intelligent ships. He expressed hope that the new agreement would serve as a catalyst for accelerating the creation of a comprehensive innovation ecosystem.
LV Zhiyong provided an overview of the institute's development and reflected on the successes of its industry-academia collaborations. He emphasized the importance of top-level strategic planning and expressed a desire to strengthen cooperation in cutting-edge technological research, establish platforms for industry-education integration, and enhance joint talent development through resource sharing and complementary strengths.
At CSSC Cruise Technology Development Co., Ltd., President SONG Yingdong and his delegation met with Chairman YANG Guobing and General Manager LIU Hui.
They discussed expanding research collaboration, academic exchanges, and joint talent development in the emerging field of cruise technology innovation. President SONG emphasized the need for broader cooperation to foster new productive forces in the cruise industry.
Chairman YANG Guobing expressed his willingness to deepen collaboration with the university in areas such as cruise design and research, with a particular focus on cutting-edge technologies.
During their visit to Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., President SONG Yingdong and his delegation held discussions with General Manager CHEN Gang and Deputy General Manager ZHANG Xuehui. They signed a strategic cooperation agreement between the university and the company.
General Manager CHEN Gang provided an overview of the existing collaboration between HEU and Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, highlighting the company's achievements and developments.
At the Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC), President SONG Yingdong and his delegation held discussions with Director LU Lin and Deputy Director REN Yi.
President SONG expressed gratitude for the institute's continued support for HEU’s development and emphasized the importance of further strengthening cooperation in scientific research, talent cultivation, and technology transfer. He underscored the goal of establishing a model for university-enterprise collaboration that fosters technological innovation in the shipbuilding and marine sectors, while nurturing high-level talent for both fundamental and cutting-edge research.
Director LU Lin proposed the establishment of multi-level, long-term collaborations, expanding open cooperation in emerging technologies, and jointly advancing innovation within the shipbuilding and marine industries.
At the Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute (SMDERI), President SONG Yingdong and his delegation met with Director DONG Jianfu and Chief Engineer WANG Feng.
President SONG emphasized the potential for continued collaboration, particularly in the areas of green and intelligent advancements in ship power technology. He highlighted the role of HEU's Carbon Neutral Technology Research Institute and other research platforms in organizing scientific research and talent development, with the aim of building large-scale platforms, forming strong research teams, and achieving significant technological breakthroughs.
Director DONG Jianfu expressed his commitment to deepening cooperation with the university, particularly in advancing green and “zero-carbon” ship power technologies. He proposed co-developing and sharing forward-looking technology innovation platforms to create a complete industrial and innovation chain in the ship power sector. He also emphasized the importance of leveraging the university’s strengths in fundamental research and interdisciplinary studies to further integrate industry and academia for mutual benefit.
