MEPhI and universities of Indonesia discuss prospects of cooperation
13.09.2018

On September 6, rectors of seven Indonesian universities and representatives of the largest Indonesian energy company PLN have arrived in MEPhI to discuss the trajectory of cooperation in the field of nuclear energy. The visit of the delegation was initiated by the Rosatom State Corporation, which is expanding its presence abroad, including in Indonesia.

During the meeting, the leading expert in the field of electric power and systems of the Bandung Institute of Technology Suwarno Harjo performed on behalf of the Indonesian delegation: "I want to express our gratitude for the warm welcome and time given to us. The purpose of our visit to Russia is to identify common facets of research and educational work. We consider Russia as one of the countries that effectively uses its internal potential and is able to create synergy between industry and university. Today, Indonesia's nuclear power industry is represented by seven universities’ rectors and employees of the country's largest energy company, PLN.” The meeting was also attended by media professionals who covered these events together with the State Corporation "Rosatom" both in Russia and Indonesia.

During the meeting, representatives of MEPhI, among whom were the vice-rector Tatiana Leonova, Director of the Institute of Nanoengineering in Electronics, Spintronics and Photonics Nikolay Kargin, Deputy Director of the Directorate of the MEPhI Academic Excellence Program Natalia Mueller, as well as heads and representatives of StrAUs, acquainted foreign colleagues with the competences of the University in the field of high energy and power engineering. "The competence of MEPhI in training personnel to work in the field of nuclear energy is very important. This is acquaintance meeting, and further cooperation will be developing within the framework of common interests," Natalia Mueller commented on the visit of the Indonesian organization.

To date, students from Indonesia are already studying at MEPhI. It is expected that this meeting will mark the beginning of a long and productive cooperation. In March of this year, the Bandung Institute of Technology and MEPhI signed a framework agreement on cooperation, which includes both research and education issues.

"We are looking forward to cooperation with universities of Indonesia and are ready to share our experience with them," said Tatiana Leonova, vice-rector of MEPhI. It is expected that the interaction between MEPhI and universities of Indonesia will develop in the field of advanced technologies for new and renewable energy sources, nuclear reactors, etc. Following the meeting, an agreement was reached on the exchange of students and teaching staff.