ISTA facilitates cooperation among its members in driving applied R&D activities through collaborative research projects, joint research centres and laboratories, etc. Under the guidance of the Executive Committee, the Alliance has sustained development in the following key aspects.
The expertise and resources from the ISTA member universities are pooled together for research collaboration, technology transfer, commercialization and related internationalization activities among members and partners.
Examples of Collaborative R&D Projects
973 Program: Basic study to the low cost and high density energy storage system for electric vehicle
by Shanghai Jiaotong University, Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and others
973 Program: Fundamental study on high performance thermoelectric conversion materials and devices
by Wuhan University of Technology, Zhejiang University
973 Program: Fundamental study on the design and manufacturing of full-face tunnel boring machine
by Zhejiang University, Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
973 Program: Theories and methods in intelligent processing of visual media
by Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University, Peking University, Fudan University, Sun Yat-sen University, Shanghai Jiaotong University
Advanced clothing functional design CAD technologies
by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Zhejiang University, Sun Yat-sen University
B-ultrasound colour image analyzer for upgrading early generations of B-ultrasound scanners
by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, University of Science and Technology of China
Fetal ECG System that provides early warning of abnormal fetal development
by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Tsinghua University
Imaging Colour Measurement (ICM) System for textile and garment industry
by Zhejiang University, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Speech synthesizer using brainwave
by Tsinghua University, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Structural health monitoring in long-span spatial structures under complex environment
by Zhejiang University, Southeast University
Joint research centres have been formed among the ISTA member universities to strengthen the research capabilities on specific technological areas.
Examples of Joint Research Centres and Laboratories
China Social Work Research Centre
formed by Peking University, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
formed by Founder Group, Peking University, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Chongqing University
International Centre of Innovative Product Design
formed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Zhejiang University
R&D Centre for Magnetic Confinement Fusion
formed by Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Tsinghua University, Peking University, Zhejiang University, Sichuan University, University of Science and Technology of China
Research Centre of Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment
formed by Harbin Institute of Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction
formed by Sichuan University, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resources Reuse
formed by Tongji University, Nanjing University
The Key Lab of Enhanced Heat Transfer and Energy Conservation
formed by South China University of Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing University of Technology
The Pulsed High Magnetic Field Laboratory
formed by Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Peking University, Nanjing University, Fudan University, Northeastern University
ISTA organizes regular conferences and study missions for member universities to foster academic and intellectual interflow.
Conferences : Major corporations are invited to present topics on high-tech areas and requirements on business partnership for commercialization of technologies and products. In addition, renowned academic leaders are invited to share their experiences in management leadership and innovation strategy in higher education institutions.
Seminars and Training Sessions : Topics include investment risks, financial management, organizational structure and strategies of raising capital for high-tech ventures.
Study Missions : The itinerary includes visits to member universities and high-tech organizations
