Recently, Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) signed  a Memorandum of Understanding with the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), USA, to collaborate in joint research projects, facilitate graduate students exchanges and organise joint academic meetings, symposia and other academic partnerships to advance the development of sustainable manufacturing technologies.

MOU Signatories: SIMTech Executive Director Dr Lim Ser Yong and RIT Provost Dr Jeremy Haefner

The 2-year collaboration between the institutes of the two countries will build on the collective and complementary research capabilities in sustainable manufacturing technologies in SIMTech, and expertise in the areas of sustainable development and design combining real world experience with a strong academic and research background in GIS. Specific research collaboration areas include joint R&D in sustainable manufacturing technologies, renewable energy and fuel cells, clean production process technologies, clean technologies, reverse logistics and green supply chains, intelligent testing and diagnostics and sustainable design for remanufacturing.

Dr Lim Ser Yong, Executive Director of SIMTech, said: ”Research collaboration in sustainable manufacturing technologies is relevant today. SIMTech has assisted many local enterprises to break new grounds and secure global markets using sustainable manufacturing technologies. This collaboration will enable us to help local enterprises migrate to a higher plane in the field of sustainable manufacturing technologies, critical in today’s dynamic manufacturing environment and for economic as well as societal benefits.” 

Dr Jeremy Haefner, Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs of RIT, added “This partnership will enhance research and education programmes offered through the Golisano Institute for Sustainability and serve as a first step in creating additional collaborations with Singapore.”

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