DELEGATION FROM JIANGSU UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY VISITS OGAREV MORDOVIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Saransk, June 5 — A high-level delegation fr om Jiangsu University of Science and Technology (JUST), Zhenjiang, China, paid an official visit to N. P. Ogarev Mordovia State University, marking a significant milestone in the long-standing academic partnership between the two institutions.

The Chinese delegation was headed by Rector Ji Chunyan, and included key university representatives:

Chen Daifen, Director of the Institute of Energy and Power Engineering

Dai Jun, Director of the Institute of Physics and Mathematics

Yang Yifei, Director of the Marine Institute

Yan Yongjia, Deputy Director of the International Department

Liu Zhiqiang, Dean of the Faculty of Russian Language

During the visit, the guests were introduced to the university’s infrastructure and innovation ecosystem. They toured advanced laboratories within the Institute of High-Tech and New Materials and the Institute of Electronics and Lighting Engineering, and enjoyed a panoramic aerial view of the city of Saransk.

The cultural program included a visit to the Ogarev Arena, wh ere the delegation had the opportunity to experience ice skating, as well as a meeting at the Chinese Cultural Center. There, they interacted with Chinese students currently studying at the university, along with local students learning the Chinese language.

Academic collaboration between the two institutions has been steadily expanding across multiple domains. Since 2016, the universities have successfully implemented a joint double-degree Master’s program in Thermal Power Engineering and Heat Technology, which has already produced over 100 graduates.

Currently, the universities are in the process of submitting a joint project proposal focused on solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology for the combined generation of electricity and heat on marine vessels. The project’s strategic objective is to pool the expertise of Russian and Chinese specialists to develop and scientifically validate an innovative energy system for shipboard use, and to examine its operational performance in maritime conditions.

Moreover, both universities are actively engaged in the development of a joint educational institute, intended to further institutionalize and deepen their academic and research cooperation.

This visit not only reinforced mutual academic ties but also underscored the shared vision of both institutions toward innovation-driven international collaboration.