Visit by Prof Zhang Jie, President of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Photo on left: (L-R) Prof Zhang Jie- President of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University- Mr Lim Chuan Poh- Chairman A*STAR

President of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University- Prof Zhang Jie led a 6-member delegation visited A*STAR on the morning of 20 march 2013.  The visitors were hosted by Chairman Lim who led a walking tour of the Fusionopolis Sky Garden and gave an update on the development of A*STAR in one-north.  Later- both exchanged views on research management in institutes of higher learning.  It was Prof Zhang first visit to Singapore and while here- he also met with senior officials from NUS and NTU.  Founded in 1896- Shanghai Jiao Tong University is reputed to be one of the most established public universities in China.  It is a member of C9 League- an association of nine top Chinese universities.