With the aim of unlocking the full potential of faculty members in aid of educating students to the highest global standards, the Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) and Sunway University of Malaysia are streamlining their mutual interests in joint research projects.
This developed as T.I.P. wrapped up its first project with Sunway University, a series of learning sessions themed “Faculty Mobility Through International Research Collaboration,” held from March 13 to 15, 2023 at the school’s Quezon City and Manila campuses.
The recent three-day seminar at T.I.P. culminated in a plenary session with participants from Southville International School and Colleges, Manuel L. Quezon University, San Pablo Colleges, Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas, University of Luzon, Centro Escolar University and the National College of Business and Arts.
Dr. Adarsh Kumar Pandey, the associate dean for engagement at Sunway University’s School of Engineering and Technology, who also works for its Research Center for Nanomaterials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), was keynote speaker for the recently concluded event.
He underscored the value of collaborative research because it brings together different perspectives and skills among people. It also provides an avenue to share available resources between schools, enriching the minds of educators and students in the process.
Dr. Pandey likewise pointed out that the field of research is becoming more important to many countries these days because of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals–a set of urgent calls to action for governments around the world to create a better future for all.
“Research is for the community, not only within the country, but for the global citizens. We try to solve problems for the global citizens,” he said. Dr. Pandey also leads the Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability Science and Technology program for Sunway University.
“Who collaborates well wins the race in terms of research publications, having product development, in terms of your reputation, and more exposure to your students and your faculties,” the visiting professor added.
Great communication is key to get the best out of international collaboration and achieve desired results. This entails developing conducive working relationships within the institution, between the industry and the academe, before reaching out to other organizations abroad.
T.I.P. TechnoCoRe principal researcher Dr. Dranreb Earl Juanico and Dr. DJ Donn Matienzo, an expert in hydrogen technologies and electrochemistry from University of the Philippines-Diliman, also shared their experiences, insights and best practices in research.
Great communication is key to get the best out of international collaboration and achieve desired results.
Dr. Matienzo underwent post-graduate studies and worked for different companies in Europe before moving back to the Philippines through the ‘Balik Scientist’ program of the Department of Science and Technology. He currently works as entrepreneurial lead for T.I.P. Quezon City.
Dr. Juanico, meanwhile, encouraged faculty members to take advantage of available opportunities to apply for scholarships overseas–like what he and Dr. Matienzo did–to help them develop a “growth mindset” that they can then impart to their students.
All three experts are working together to elevate the level of research in T.I.P. and Sunway University. Part of their plan, as Dr. Pandey announced, is to hold the first International Conference on Advanced Materials for Sustainable Energy Technologies (AMSET 2023).
T.I.P. through its TechnoCoRe Catalyst and International Relations Offices is coordinating with RCNMET for AMSET 2023, which will gather professionals, scientific experts, researchers and scholars for an interactive forum at Sunway University later this year.
The recent three-day seminar at T.I.P. culminated in a plenary session with participants from Southville International School and Colleges, Manuel L. Quezon University, San Pablo Colleges, Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas, University of Luzon, Centro Escolar University and the National College of Business and Arts.
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