Eurasia Higher Education Summit 2020Panel – Engaging with the Asia-Pacific Region
Istanbul, 20 February 2020
Internationalization to and from China in Innovation:
An Italian Integrated Cooperation Perspective
Prof. Claudio Petti
Delegate to China Cooperation Program, University of Salento
Delegate to Internationalization, Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento
DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL’INNOVAZIONE
DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL’INNOVAZIONE
Agenda
University of Salento & China
The role of the Department of Engineering for Innovation (DEfI)
DEfI in Brief and Cooperation
DEfI and China: Premises, Integrated Model & Lessons Learned
Extension to other Asian Countries
University of Salento (Lecce, Italy) Founded in 1955
http://international.unisalento.it/
University of Salento in China (since 1994)
20+ Collaborations in 12 Cities110+ Exchanges
Beijing− Institute of High Energy Physics− National Space Center− Peking UniversityGuangzhou− Jinan University− Sun Yat-Sen University− South China University of Technology− Consulate General of ItalyHangzhou− Communication University of ZhejiangHefei− University of Science and Technology of ChinaHuai’an− Huaiyin Instiute of TechnologyJinan− Shandong UnviersityLanzhou− Institute of Modern Physics− Lannzhou Institute of Chemical Physics Nanjing− Purple Mountain Observatory− Nanjing University
Shenzhen− Shenzhen Institute of Advanced TechnologyWuhan− Wuhan UniversityXiamen− Xiamen University
Xi’An− Northwest University− Xidian University− Chang’An University− Shaanxi University of Science and Technology− Institute of High-Energy Physics− Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics
Engineering and
Innovation
University of Salento and China
Cultural Heritage,
Drama, Arts & Music
Studies
Biology &
Enviromental
Sciences and Techs
History, Social
Sciences,
Humanities & Law
Studies
Maths and Physics
Top-notch research
Faculties & Students Exchanges International Programs
Summer School & Festivals
Cultural Exchanges
Joint Projects Entrepreneurs’ Study Tours Joint International Events New discoveries
The Role of DEfI
5+34 EU FP7, H2020 & E+ Projects,
2 Chinese and 1 Regional
(Resarch & Students/Staff Mobility)
10Inter-Institutional Agreements
12Partners
+15Faculties exchanged
(1 to 12 months periods)
Strong cooperation since 2009
30+ Master students exchanged
over the past 3 years
1International PhD
30 Entrepreneurs in
visit
10 PhD Students
exchanged
…Joint Workshops &
Seminars, co-publications,
co-supervised master theses
*Data referred to 2013-2019
DEfI in a NutshellSince 1990
100Full-time Faculties
100+PhDs, Post-docs &
Research Fellows
20+Labs & Research Centers
10+Spin-Offs
Focus New technologies and Promotion of Technology and Innovation Transfer
Research Teaching
Materials, Structures &
Nanotechnologies Engineering
Complex Systems Engineering
2 PhD Programs
7 Master Programs
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Communication Engineering
& Electronic Technolgies
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Engineering
Management Engineering
Materials Engineering
& Nanotechnology
2,000Students
(Int.l from EU and Asia)
DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL’INNOVAZIONE
5 Bachelor Programs
Industrial, Information, Civil
Engineering & Industrial Techs
Mu
lti-
dis
cip
lin
ary
by d
efa
ult
Clo
ser,
rele
van
t, in
tern
ati
on
al
1,500+ m2
Labs equipped with State-
of-the Art Equipment
DEfI CooperationLooking Westward, Eastward and Forward
DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL’INNOVAZIONE
Guangzhou
(China)
Kitakyushu
(Japan)
Xhi’An
(Cina)
Al Akhawayn
(Morocco)
Univeristy of
Houston Texas
(USA)
Universidad
Federal del Cearà
(Brasil)
Tehran
(Iran)
Tunis
(Tunisia)
Istanbul, Karabuk,
Kocaeli, Pamukkale
(Turkey)
Spain, Germany, France,
Belgium, Portugal, UK,
Greece, Cyprus, Albania,
Lithuania, Leetonia,
Estonia, Poland,
Romania, Bulgaria
+30 cooperations
in 15 Countires
Lanzhou
(China)
DEfI and ChinaPremises
DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL’INNOVAZIONE
Genuine interest in
China and Chinese
Culture
Long-term Stay in China and
Basic Chinese Knowledge
Development of
good relationship
with local partners
Institutional legitimacy
Actionable preparatory
initiatives, network
enlargement & selection
Preliminary
Agreements
Idea, Funds
& Partners
scouting1st Project
Application
ENTICE
2013
Spring 2016
Students & Staff
Exchange Agreement,
East-Asia Multilateral
Research & Mobility
Network, H2020-MSCA-
RISE-2016 Application
FP7-PEOPLE-MCA-2013
Jan 2017-19 KITFEM
Feb 2017
April 2019 Inter-AsiaAugust 2019
ICM/KA107 Start-up
EM4FITJanuary 2020
EM4FITStart-up
February 2020
ICM/KA107
Multi-Application
DEfI and ChinaIntegrated Model 1
Principles
DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL’INNOVAZIONE
End-to-End Welcome Strategy
Procedures & Templates
Learning Agreements, ToR, Examrecognition, Traineeships, Theses
Certificates, Functional Sighseeting, Convivial & Social
Exchanges Handbook
Project-based cumulative experience
Complementary use of fuding
Multi-disciplinary, Comparative &
Cooperative Research Design
DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL’INNOVAZIONE
http://international.unisalento.it/inter-asia-engineering/
DEfI and ChinaIntegrated Model 2
Case in Action
2018-19: 8 incoming fellows from China + 4 ougoing fellows from Italy
• Attended and completed 12 courses within the DEfI UNISAL’s Master of Engineering
Management and SoM JNU’s Sino International MBA: Digital Business, Innovation
Management, Technological Entrepreneurship, Operation Management, Strategic
Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Financial Markets
and Investment Strategy, Strategic Brand Management, Market Research, Business
Negotiation, Management Consulting.
• 9 students collaborated to research activities with respective faculties and labs on:
− Brand and Territory Promotion by means of Touchable Video
− Innovation in Chinese Private and State-owned Companies (P)
− Literature Review on Managerial Cognitive Processes
− Study on Internationalization modes of Chinese Multi-nationals (P)
− Analysis of Sectoral Technology-Roadmapping Practices (P)
− Exploration of Italian MNEs Technology Transfer Channels to China (P)
− Impact of Social Media on IPO Evaluations
• 4 Joint supervised theses of which 3 already discussed
.
DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL’INNOVAZIONE
DEfI and ChinaLessons Learned
Clear ‘Theor-ational schema’
– Bottom-up chosen topics coupled with top down ‘theor-ational’ schema
R.Q.s-rather than project-based
VISA Type-based planning
Tight collaboration with respective administrations
Participant’s selection criteria (Profile & Proposal)
‘Seeding’ & ‘Water’ attitude
Use exchanges to develop , tighten & enlarge relationships
– Involvement of other colleagues & partners
– Joint ideas extension/development, funds scouting & applications
– Institutional agreements
Beyond ChinaTowards an Asian Approach
DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL’INNOVAZIONE
http://international.unisalento.it/inter-asia/25 Students from China, Iran,
Kazakhstan and Pakistan.
4 Students from Italy to China
and Kazakhstan.
Average duration 5 months
Lectures & Traineeships
4 Departments & 5 Universities
‘Connected’ China-Kazakhstan
E+ ICM/KA107 Project with 20
incoming students and 8 staff
exchanges funded with 150 k€
March 2019
1 month Research Visit
to VNU-UEB (Hanoi)
H2020-MSCA-RISE-2016
April 2019
EM4FIT
ApplicationH2020-MSCA-
RISE-2019Nov 2019
1 MSc Student
in E+ Placement
Jan 2020
EM4FIT
Start-up
Feb 2019
VNU/UEH –
UNISAL/DES
Stud & Staff
Exchange
Agreement
From 36 to 12 months
Development time
Already there, and from there together.
Exchanges of Researchers and Scientific Cooperation
Valorisation of Scientific Research and Innovation
Local and Global Industry Impact
International Partnerships for the Training of Young Talents
DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA DELL’INNOVAZIONE
Prof. Claudio Petti
E-Mail [email protected]
Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Innovazione
Complesso Ecotekne - Ed. ‘Corpo O’
Via per Monteroni SN – 73100 Lecce (Italy)
[Official e-mail Contact / Website]
Top Related