A meeting was held at Mirzo Ulugbek National University of Uzbekistan with professors from Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), People’s Republic of China: Yuan Chengxun, Zhang Songyuan, Zhan Changhong, and Xiao Heng. The meeting was attended by Yakub Ergashev, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation at NUUz, and G‘ofur Eshonqulov, Dean of the Faculty of Physics.

During the meeting, the representatives of Harbin Institute of Technology provided information on research conducted at its School of Physics, School of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics, and School of Architecture. They also outlined the opportunities available to young researchers and presented the institute’s startup projects.

The two sides discussed prospects for developing scientific cooperation in areas including photonics, materials science, spintronics, mechatronics, robotics, intelligent agricultural machinery and equipment, low-carbon technologies, and the utilization of waste gases and waste heat.

The meeting also addressed promising initiatives to establish student and master’s student exchange programmes, involve them in summer schools, and develop opportunities for doctoral training.

It was further noted that several NUUz professors and lecturers are working at Harbin Institute of Technology. This provides additional opportunities to strengthen and expand scientific ties between the two higher education institutions.