Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH) signed a business agreement with Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev University on Sept. 14 to foster global talent in the energy sector. This collaboration seeks to enhance inter-university exchanges in energy and research by fostering faculty and student exchanges, hosting joint workshops, and promoting researcher exchange. The areas of cooperation include shared utilization of educational and research resources, exploration of research collaboration areas, organization of joint workshops and conferences, and strategies for human resource exchange.
The agreement-signing ceremony was attended by key figures from Nazarbayev University, including the Acting President Ilesanmi Adesida and Vice President Kadisha Dairova, along with university professors. From KENTECH's side, Doo Seok-kwang, director of the Advanced Materials Research Institute, and Jang Jae-hyung, vice dean of the Graduate School, were present.
Acting President of Nazarbayev University Ilesanmi Adesida remarked, “Through this agreement, we aim to combine the strengths of both universities to contribute significantly to the global energy sector.” KENTECH’s President Yoon Eui-joon stated, “Collaborating with Nazarbayev University, a core of Kazakhstan’s energy research, we have laid the groundwork to strengthen energy technology sharing infrastructure in the Eurasian region. We look forward to both universities sharing energy technology expertise as partners to collaboratively address future energy challenges.”