Recently, Prof. Gong Xingao, Chancellor of Guangdong Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT), and Dr. Queena Yi, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor of GTIIT, visited the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (Technion).

Prof. Uri Sivan, President of the Technion, welcomed everyone present at the event. “One thing that I believe in common to the Chinese and Jewish cultures is the importance of studying and learning. These are two ancient cultures in which learning and teaching are central morals. I believe this is also the very core of our collaboration and the reason why it is so successful.”

Chancellor Gong thanks President Sivan and all the people who originally proposed the initiative of GTIIT and contributed to it from the very beginning throughout the years. He continued expressing thanks to all contributors and professors who are a part of GTIIT, and even those who are not part but yet contribute to its success, to the heads of programs, management members, and employees who are working hard and who are involved in bringing to its development and accomplishments. “I think that this is really a great accretion for this university and that this is a great contribution to the friendship between China and Israel.”

Prof. David Gershoni, Vice Chancellor of GTIIT, concluded, “I do not describe GTIIT as a 'baby', but rather as a Schrodinger cat. It is my wish that this cat will grow and turn to be a mighty tiger!”

During the visit, Chancellor Gong gave a special seminar on “Understanding Materials from First-principles Calculations”. He used new solar energy materials as examples of how first-principles calculations can be used to comprehend their unique properties. Specifically, he discussed the defect properties of semiconductors and how illumination affects the properties of carriers in these materials.

Chancellor Gong also participated in the graduate students event at the Faculty of Materials Engineering, and had in-depth exchanges with students who were pursuing further education at the Technion. Prof. Moshe Eizenberg, Dean of Graduate Studies, made remarks for the upcoming end of the academic year and farewell words to the students who returned soon to GTIIT campus. Students enjoyed conversations and shared their experiences at the Technion.

Text: Technion, GTIIT News & Public Affairs

Photos: Technion