Macquarie University delegation visited UT

A high ranking delegation from Macquarie University paid a visit to the College of Engineering, University of Tehran. The meeting was held on Nov. 8 at the College of Engineering in which, the participants discussed the ways of activating the recently-signed MoU between the UT and Macquarie University. Based on the negotiations and regarding the common interests between the Australian university and the College of Engineering, both sides agreed upon starting collaborations in electrical & computer engineering as well as mechanical engineering. According to the Australian delegation, these are the points of strength of the Macquarie University and there is a great potential for bilateral collaboration in the form of student/professor exchange and joint research programs. The program is expected to start in January 2018.

Participants were as follows:

College of Engineering: Dr. Soltani (Dean of the College), Dr. Zamani (Associate Dean for International Affairs), Dr. Khosravi, Dr. Bahrami, Dr. Kamal, Dr. Sarafzadeh, Mr. Batooee

Macquarie University: Prof. Tracy Rushmer (Associate Dean, Higher Degree Research), Dr. Mohsen Asadnia (Lecturer), and Mr. Tanveer Shaheed (Regional Director, South Asia and Middle East)