Solvay China joins hands with Fudan University and East China University of Science and Technology to launch the second Solvay Scholarship

September 6, 2023 – Solvay China established the “Solvay Scholarship” at Fudan University and East China University of Science and Technology for the second consecutive year, aiming to provide support for the cultivation of young talents in chemical related disciplines.

Solvay signed a contract with East China University of Science and Technology to launch the second Solvay Scholarship, from left to right: Chen Pu, Global President of Solvay Group’s Oil and Gas Division and Fragrance Division, Solvay Group Pascal, Director of Research and Innovation, Airway Group
Metivier, Solvay CEO Ilham
Kadri, Du Huifang, Secretary of the Party Committee of East China University of Science and Technology, Shen Haitao, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of East China University of Science and Technology, and Li Jianwei, Director of the Alumni and Development Liaison Office of East China University of Science and Technology.

“Advancing science and education is in Solvay’s DNA. We are committed to supporting education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines to foster innovation and scientific progress,” Solvay CEO Ilham
Kadri said. “We are honored to strengthen our cooperation with China’s top universities to encourage the next generation of young people to pursue excellence in academic performance, actively explore and develop their potential.”

The Solvay Scholarship aims to reward outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students who not only have excellent grades, but also have a strong spirit of innovation and a good sense of cooperation. The scholarship will give priority to students who have achieved remarkable scientific research achievements and outstanding academic ability. The first “Solvay Scholarship” will be awarded in early 2023, and a total of 29 students from the two universities will be honored.

Du Huifang, Secretary of the Party Committee of East China University of Science and Technology, said: “East China University of Science and Technology and Solvay have established a long-term partnership, and have carried out fruitful cooperation through joint training, practice, scientific research and innovation. I believe that through the academic With close cooperation with the industry, we will surely lead the chemical industry to a greener and more sustainable future.”

Shen Haitao, deputy secretary of the Party Committee of East China University of Science and Technology, said: “The establishment of the Solvay Scholarship has once again narrowed the distance between us and provided further support for the cultivation of academic talents and outstanding engineering talents. In the future, I believe these outstanding Huali students Will use unique creativity to meet challenges and build a better world.”

Professor Xu Hualong, Secretary of the Party Committee of the School of Chemistry and Materials, Fudan University, also expressed his views on the establishment of the scholarship: “We are very grateful to Solvay for setting up scholarships for outstanding students of Fudan University for two consecutive years, which marks a new step forward in our relationship. A step forward. Since the joint establishment of the International Joint Laboratory of Green Products and Processes in 2011, we have maintained close cooperation with Solvay and continuously sparked new sparks in mutual learning. Through this scholarship, Fudan and Solvay will Continue to work hand in hand to achieve more remarkable achievements in personnel training, scientific research and transformation of academic achievements.”

“I am very proud that Solvay has established scholarships at Fudan University and East China University of Science and Technology. This not only reflects our support for the education of young talents in China, but also demonstrates our commitment to collaborative innovation through local partnerships,” Soo Hao Ye, R&D director of Airway China, said. “We welcome more young Chinese scientists and engineers to join Solvay. Let us pursue scientific progress together and create sustainable shared value for all.”

Both Fudan University and East China University of Science and Technology are partners of Solvay Green Products and Process International Joint Laboratory (E2P2L). Founded in 2011, E2P2L is the unique open innovation platform of Solvay Group. The laboratory is committed to the innovation of green products and environmentally friendly processes to reduce carbon footprints, promote low-carbon and circular economy, and achieve sustainable development. So far, Solvay has formed alliances with more than 30 top domestic and foreign universities and research institutions through E2P2L to jointly promote technological progress.