CH On April 16, a delegation led by Syed Najeeb, President of the Institute of Space Technology (IST), Pakistan, visited Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Liu Weidong, Vice President of SJTU, met with the guests at the Minhang Campus. The two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on topics such as aerospace research, talent cultivation, and international cooperation.
Liu Weidong extended a warm welcome to Syed Najeeb and his delegation, reviewing the landmark achievements of the long-standing cooperation between the two universities. From the joint development of student small satellites in 2017 and the successful launch of the "Siyuan-1" CubeSat in 2021, to the 2024 mission where the jointly developed ICUBE-Q CubeSat successfully entered lunar orbit as Pakistan's first lunar probe, the two sides have continuously achieved breakthroughs in the aerospace field.
He stated that the Institute of Space Technology (IST) is a key international partner for SJTU in aerospace. Looking ahead, he suggested that both institutions could further deepen collaboration in areas such as micro-nano satellite R&D, joint talent cultivation, and the commercialization of technological achievements.
President Najeeb introduced the academic characteristics and research strengths of the Institute of Space Technology in fields such as aerospace and materials science. He stated that the Pakistani side attaches great importance to the partnership with SJTU and looks forward to reaching agreements on faculty and student exchange visits, as well as joint PhD programs.
Following the meeting, the delegation visited the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Representatives from the International Cooperation and Exchange Division and the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics participated in the activities.
Founded in 2002 by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the Institute of Space Technology (IST) is a premier public university and research institution dedicated to space science and technology. Located in the capital, Islamabad, IST consistently ranks among the top engineering and technology universities in Pakistan.