Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
The University of Liverpool – Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) partnership is founded on shared interests for research and education.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) ranks among the top five research-intensive universities in China, with an international reputation for excellence across the sciences, engineering, life and health sciences, biosciences, creative arts, business, and humanities which makes it a university we're proud to partner with.
Established in 1896, it is a prominent public institution directly affiliated with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Shanghai Municipal Government. SJTU encompasses five campuses and is a key player in national initiatives such as Project 985, Project 211, and the Double-First Class University Plan.
Liverpool – SJTU Research Seed Fund
The fund aims to catalyze research collaborations in complementary research areas leading to funding applications, including through the International Science Partnership Fund, and world-class research outputs.
Applications for the 2024 seed fund are now closed. The following projects were funded:
| Project title | University of Liverpool Prinicipal Investigator |
|---|---|
| Innovative Approaches to Green Energy Transition in Maritime Shipping | Dr Cagatay Iris Management School |
| Optimal planning and operation of the Green Seaport's Integrated Energy and Logistics Systems | Dr Lin Jiang Electrical Engineering Electronics and Computer Science |
| Unlocking the Formation and Function of Pathogenic Metabolosomes: From Intrinsically disordered Proteins to Engineering Targeted Therapies to Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens | Professor Luning Liu Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology |
| The Life and Death of Liverpool’s Chinatown: A Journey from Shanghai | Dr Junjie Xi School of Architecture |
| Do Female Judges Make a Difference? Examining Gender and Judicial Decision-Making in Chinese Family Law | Dr Shuai Wei Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology |
| Integrating Maritime and Climate Law for UN Sustainable Development Goals | Professor Kanstantsin Dzehtsiarou School of Law and Social Justice |
| Low-carbon pavement materials with recycled tyre rubber for sustainable port infrastructure | Dr Haopeng Wang Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| Greener urban freight transport in waterway-based port cities using unmanned vessels | Dr Yuanjun Feng Department of Operations & Supply Chain Management |
| Green Design for Circular Supply Chains in Used Textile Recycling | Dr Shenghao Xie Management School |
| Sustainable and Resilient Design of Foundations of Floating Wind Turbines (STRONG-Turbines) | Dr Luigi di Sarno School of Engineering |