Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through the Centre for Sustainable Nanomaterials (CSNano), ISI-SIR, welcomed a delegation from Hainan Normal University (HNNU), China, from 20 to 24 July 2026.
The delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Wei Sun, Director of the Key Laboratory of Laser Technology and Optoelectronic Functional Materials of Hainan Province and Director of the Hainan International Joint Research Center of Marine Advanced Photoelectric Functional Materials. He was accompanied by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hongji Li, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaoping Zhang and Dr. Dan Zhang.
The delegation participated in research discussions with representatives from ISI-SIR, CSNano, the UTM Laser Centre, and the Faculty of Science. The discussions focused on future collaboration in functional materials, nanoscience, optoelectronic materials, and laser technology.
The delegates also visited several research facilities, including the UTM Laser Centre, laboratories at the Faculty of Science, and UTM Central Laboratory.
A key highlight was the Colloquium on Functional Materials and Nanotechnology, jointly organized by CSNano and HNNU on 23 July 2026. The programme featured presentations by HNNU delegates and UTM researchers, providing a platform for knowledge sharing and future research partnerships.
The visit concluded with a meeting with UTM Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Prof. Dr. Ali Selamat. Overall, the programme marked another positive step in strengthening international academic and research collaboration between UTM and HNNU.
