On May 11, 2026, a delegation led by Richard Penty, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor of the Department of Engineering and Head of the School of Technology, together with Cheng Qixiang, Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge and Founder of PhotonGuide Technology, visited the School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University, for academic exchanges and cooperation negotiations.

Dean Ni Zhenhua of the School of Electronics gave an overview of the development of the university and the school. Vice Dean Yang Haining introduced the disciplinary development layout of the school. Dr. Wu Jing, Director of the Shungui Laboratory, presented the current development and future plans of the center. Dr. Li He reported the progress of FPGA-related research and potential areas for collaboration. Dr. Shi Zhitian updated the delegation on the progress of joint research projects between Southeast University and PhotonGuide Technology. The two sides held in-depth discussions on deepening scientific research cooperation and joint talent training, exploring new paths for coordinated development.

Following the meeting, led by Dean Ni Zhenhua, Professor Penty and his entourage conducted an on-site tour of the school’s cleanrooms and disciplinary laboratories to learn in detail about platform construction and research achievements. They also visited the Jiulonghu Campus.

This visit further strengthened communication and ties between the School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University and the University of Cambridge, laying a solid foundation for advancing high-level international cooperation and innovation through industry-education integration.