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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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A working meeting with representatives of one of the university's key partners, Xi'an University of Technology, was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The delegation arrived in St. Petersburg to strengthen scientific and educational cooperation within the framework of the joint Polytechnic Institute. The meeting took place at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, which is the main driver of the partnership programs between our universities. The Chinese delegation included the coordinator and instructor of the joint program, as well as a group of students.
IMMiT Director Anatoly Popovich welcomed the guests and emphasized the importance of pedagogical and scientific cooperation between our universities.
In his speech, he noted: "It is a great honor for us to once again welcome our colleagues and students from Xi'an University of Technology. Our partnership is more than just a formal agreement. It is a living organism that annually bears tangible fruit: joint research, publications, and, most importantly, the training of highly qualified engineers for industry in Russia and China. We are pleased to see that the geography and depth of our interaction are constantly expanding."
Professor Gao Peihu, head of the joint materials science program, delivered the opening remarks. He thanked SPbPU leadership for the warm welcome and the high level of organization of the educational process for Chinese students.
We highly value the contribution of SPbPU faculty to the development of our joint institute. Their lectures, delivered in Xi'an each semester, are the foundation upon which this collaboration is built. Today, we see our students gaining access to cutting-edge research within the walls of the Polytechnic University, and this is in line with our shared strategic goals," Professor Gao emphasized.
Pavel Kovalev, Deputy Director for Educational Activities at IMMiT, presented a detailed overview of the institute to guests, highlighting key research areas, the laboratory facilities, and promising projects in which Chinese students can participate.
The highlight of the visit was a three-month internship for 15 Chinese students, the program of which was developed jointly with the SPbPU International Internship Center, established under the Priority 2030 program. This internship represents an important new stage in the development of cooperation between the Polytechnic University and Xi'an University of Technology. To fully immerse themselves in the university's scientific environment, the students will conduct research under the supervision of leading IMMiT researchers Anton Naumov, Maxim Maksimov, Maxim Zamozdra, and Anton Sotov, working on topics that align with their research interests. In addition to research, the students will enjoy a comprehensive educational program, including a basic Russian language course, participation in the international conference "Robots, Additive, and Welding — RAW 2025," and training at the SPbPU Winter School in the programs "New Materials and Additive Technologies" and "Materials for Chemical Energy Sources."
This visit marked another important step in the development of a strategic partnership between SPbPU and Xi'an University of Technology, strengthening academic and scientific ties between the two leading technical universities in Russia and China.
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