Heriot-Watt University has joined forces with National Central University (NCU) in Taiwan to address some of the most pressing global energy challenges.
A senior delegation from Heriot-Watt recently travelled to Taoyuan City, located approximately 50 kilometres south of Taipei, to meet their counterparts from NCU.
The collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a dynamic partnership aimed at advancing research and innovation in GeoEnergy.
The agreement focuses on key areas such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Geothermal Energy, promising to leverage the strengths of both universities to accelerate progress in these fields. Beyond research, the MoU includes a commitment to share equipment and facilities, co-supervise PhD students, joint industry projects, enhancing innovation activities and enriching the learning experience for students and early career researchers.
Professor Andreas Busch, Professor of Earth Sciences, signed the agreement on behalf of Heriot-Watt University.
He said: "This partnership is a significant milestone in our mission to drive sustainable solutions to global energy challenges."
Dr Uisdean Nicholson, Associate Professor of Geoscience, initiated this collaboration:
"By combining Heriot-Watt's research excellence with those of National Central University, we aim to unlock new opportunities and work to find innovative solutions to renewable energy from geothermal sources and to decarbonise industry through CCS. Together, we will deliver meaningful impact through cutting-edge research and knowledge-sharing that benefits both students and society."
Effective immediately, the MoU commits both institutions to collaborate over the next few years. Joint initiatives will include workshops, student placements, co-developed teaching programmes, joint funding applications, and shared access to world-class facilities.
These efforts aim to drive scientific, cultural, and societal impact on a global scale.
Professor Shu-Kun Hsu, Dean of the College of Earth Sciences at NCU, commented: "NCU is strong on education and research in the field of Earth Sciences and recently have put much efforts on energy transition, renewable energy (especially on offshore wind, geothermal, ocean energy), carbon capture and storage and geological disposal of high-level nuclear waste. These fields of study match very well with Heriot-Watt's GeoEnergy initiatives. The collaboration between two universities will definitely bring profound impacts on both societies.
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