On July 9, President Zhu Xinyuan, along with Vice President Cai Yonglian and leading faculty and staff members from the relevant offices and colleges visited Honeywell (China) Co., Ltd. The delegation was received by Yu Feng, President of Honeywell (China) and a distinguished alumnus of CFL, who graduated from the 1981 cohort of the Scientific German Program. Also present were Wu Yinghong, Vice President of Human Resources for the Greater China Region, and Wang Qi, Director of Strategic Cooperation.
Alumnus Yu Feng extended a warm welcome to President Zhu Xinyuan and his delegation. He remarked that Honeywell, as one of the earliest foreign enterprises to enter China, has not only witnessed the momentum of China's reform and opening-up but has also observed the rapid rise of domestic innovation capabilities. The company’s steadfast commitment to cultivating the Chinese market is a testament to its strong confidence in the prospects of China’s economic development.
“As a global Fortune 500 technology leader, our business spans multiple high-tech fields including aerospace, energy solutions, smart logistics, intelligent buildings, and industrial safety”, stated Alumnus Yu Feng. “Guided by the national strategy of building a strong manufacturing nation, we eagerly anticipate deepening the collaboration with our alma mater across various sectors. By combining our complementary strengths, we can achieve mutual success and contribute meaningfully to societal progress.”
President Zhu Xinyuan expressed his sincere gratitude to Alumnus Yu Feng and Honeywell for the reception and extended his heartfelt congratulations on the company's remarkable achievements. He offered the hosts an overview of the university's history, distinctive disciplinary strengths, faculty development, and strategic plans.
President Zhu emphasized that the university is actively integrating into Yangpu District's regional development initiative to create the North Binjiang Science and Technology Innovation Corridor. Seizing this opportunity, USST aims to leverage its academic strengths and align with Shanghai's “Three Major Pioneering” industrial systems to establish a hub for scientific and technological innovation. The efforts would focus on industrial needs and national development strategies.
He further expressed his anticipation for establishing closer collaborative bond with Honeywell, exploring the cooperation in such areas as joint talent cultivation and research projects. Additionally, he cordially invited Alumnus Yu Feng to lead a corporate delegation back to the alma mater for the upcoming 120th anniversary celebrations.
Visiting the Honeywell Shanghai Technology Experience Center
Roundtable in Session
University leaders and alumnus Yu pose for a group photo after the meeting
Background:
Honeywell, founded in 1885, traces its history in China back to 1935 when it established its first distribution office in Shanghai. As a global high-technology leader, the company focuses on three key mega-trends: Automation, Aviation, and Energy Transition. Leveraging the Honeywell Accelerator operating system and the Honeywell Enterprise Integrator software platform, it provides a wide range of technologies and services across multiple industries worldwide.
Located within the company's Libing Road campus in Zhangjiang High-Tech Park, the Honeywell Shanghai Technology Experience Center has an exhibition area of over 1,400 square meters, its second-largest technology experience center globally. The center focuses on the three mega-trends of Automation, Aviation, and Energy Transition, featuring five thematic exhibition zones: Aerospace Technology, Energy & Sustainability, Smart Industrial Technology, Smart Building Technology, and Innovative Technology in Daily Life.
