General
Innovation Talk Series #10 | Developing a Framework for Human-AI Interactions
Innovation Talk Series #10 was held on 17 July 2019 by XMUM Innovation Center to give an insight on the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI). It also informed audiences about the opportunities and challenges of adopting AI into businesses. This public talk is hosted by Dr. Beh Yean Shan from XMUM.
School of Energy and Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Student Wins Second Prize in 14th “Challenge Cup” Competition of Fujian Province
Under the instruction of Dr. Ong Wee Jun, second-year chemical engineering student Ren Yijie won the second prize for his project, Research of Heterojunction Interfaces in Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4)-based Metal Sulfide Photocatalysts for Energy Conversion in the 14th Challenge Cup “University Students’ Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Works Competition of Fujian Province”.
Global Engagement
Australian National University Seeks Collaboration with XMUM in Engineering Fields
College of Engineering and Computer Sciences (CECS), Australian National University (ANU) is seeking potential collaboration with Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) in the field of engineering, said Dr. Adrian Lowe, Associate Dean of CECS during a visit to XMUM.On 21 June 2019, Dr. Adrian Lowe and Ms. Audrey Teo, Acting Manager of International Recruitment & Partnership, visited XMUM and discussed about initiating postgraduate pathway for XMUM students entering ANU CECS for postgraduate studies.
General
Innovation Talk Series #9 | Precision Motion Control in Revolutionary Medical Technology
Innovation Talk Series #9 was held on 10 July 2019 by Innovation Center and Research Management Center to introduce the theory of precision motion control and its application in revolutionary medical technology to XMUM students and staff.
General
Innovation Talk Series #8 From Synthetic to Natural Materials
Innovation Talk Series #8 was held on 10 July 2019 by Innovation Center to introduce the application of synthetic and natural materials in the industry to XMUM students and staff. Prof. Frank Alexis, who currently serves as Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation in Yachay Tech University, Ecuador, was invited as the guest speaker. He is also the founder of BiodiverSource, and Chief Scientific Officer of GearJump Technologies.
General
XMUM Students Benefit from the Coaching Session for the Upcoming “Internet+” Competition
XMUM Innovation Center organized a coaching session on 23 June 2019 for students who are participating in the 5th China's Internet+ College Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. Three experts - Mr. Jiang Nan, Mr. Yao Jinxin and Mr. Yao Jincheng - were invited to share their valuable opinions towards XMUM students’ entrepreneurship ideas as well astheir projects.
