The meeting allowed students from both universities to engage in dialogue on sustainability and technological innovation, laying the foundation for future joint projects in engineering.
On August 14, a delegation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)—a prestigious institution ranked as the third-best university in China—visited PUCP for an academic dialogue with PUCP students focused on sustainability, technological innovation, and port development.
The SJTU delegation was composed of nine students led by Professor Dai Lei, Associate Professor and Executive Deputy Director of the Joint Research Center for Maritime Rules and Regulations China COSCO Shipping–SJTU, and Xu Yuanrong, Undergraduate Program Administrator at the School of Materials Science and Engineering. From PUCP, participants included students from the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Posgrado PUCP, and the research group Peruvian Life Cycle Network and Industrial Ecology (PELCAN).
The academic meeting included three key moments. First, Professor Dai delivered the keynote lecture “Green Technologies in Port Infrastructure,” where he presented global innovations for the sustainable development of ports, the use of clean energy, and the reduction of the carbon footprint in maritime transport. Then, representatives from SJTU introduced the academic opportunities their university offers, such as exchange programs, scholarships, and graduate studies. Finally, an open dialogue between students from both institutions took place, serving as the central element of the event by fostering a dynamic and in-depth exchange on sustainability, international educational experiences, and possibilities for scientific cooperation.
During their visit, the delegation also toured Instituto Confucio PUCP, where they learned about the Mandarin Chinese language programs and the wide range of cultural activities held throughout the year.
Through this encounter—marked by the exchange of knowledge and international educational experiences—students from both universities engaged in valuable mutual learning on topics of port sustainability and technological innovation.
Beyond an academic space, this dialogue also represented a highly significant cultural exchange, bringing Peruvian and Chinese students together around shared challenges. Moreover, it opened opportunities to explore future collaboration in research and engineering innovation, with a view toward joint projects with greater impact.
In this way, PUCP strengthens its ties of cooperation with Shanghai Jiao Tong University and reaffirms its commitment to internationalization, collaborative research, and intercultural dialogue with Asia—one of the most strategic regions for the academic and scientific development of our university.
