The primary aim of the visit was to deepen the Faculty’s engagement with leading players in the global innovation ecosystem—focusing on intelligent manufacturing, next-generation energy technologies, and talent development through industry-academia collaboration.
Strategic Alliance with LK Group: Shaping the Future of Engineering Education
At the prestigious China Diecasting Expo in Shanghai, the Faculty signed a strategic cooperation agreement with LK Group, one of the world’s leading companies in die-casting and advanced manufacturing solutions.
For nearly two decades, the Faculty of Engineering has been a leading force in Hungary’s engineering education landscape, with a strong commitment to aligning theoretical knowledge with real-world industrial needs. The collaboration with LK Group brings this vision to a new level, forming an innovative ecosystem based on three key pillars:
- Student engagement through international industrial practice and thesis projects. High-performing students will gain access to fast-track recruitment channels within LK Group’s global network.
- Industry-aligned curriculum development in intelligent manufacturing, automation, and digital technologies—co-designed and co-taught by academic and industrial experts to ensure cutting-edge, application-oriented education.
- The joint establishment of a “European Innovation Machinery Center” in Debrecen, which will serve as a hub for research, demonstration, and knowledge exchange.
Prof. Dr. Géza Husi remarked:
“Our goal is not only to prepare students for industry, but to empower them to help shape it. This agreement gives our faculty and students the opportunity to co-create future technologies in a global industrial environment. We aim to educate, innovate, and collaborate—together with researchers, engineers, and industry partners—on a platform that is competitive on a European scale.”
SEMCORP: Advancing Green Energy and Engineering Talent Together
The delegation also visited the Shanghai headquarters of SEMCORP, parent company of SEMCORP Hungary Ltd., marking another key step in the implementation of a previously signed cooperation agreement.
During the visit, Dr. Liu Yang (Head of the Solid-State Battery Research Division), Xin Wenjie, and Jiao Lingkuan presented SEMCORP’s latest technological breakthroughs in energy storage and advanced materials. The parties agreed to launch:
- Joint education programs
- Collaborative scientific research initiatives,
- Academic exchange programs
The delegation also toured SEMCORP’s smart production lines and Global Research Institute, gaining first-hand insight into the company’s innovations in lithium-ion separator technology.
Prof. Dr. Husi noted:
“The company’s R&D strength and production capabilities are remarkable. Through joint projects, our Faculty can play a meaningful role in advancing new energy materials and developing a new generation of highly qualified engineers—positioning Debrecen as a regional center of excellence in this strategic domain.”
EVE Energy Co., Ltd.: Emerging Collaboration in the Battery Sector
Another key stop on the delegation’s itinerary was the headquarters of EVE Energy Co., Ltd. in Huizhou. The team explored the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing operations and cutting-edge R&D initiatives.
Discussions focused on potential future cooperation in the areas of joint research projects and talent development programs, signaling the beginning of a promising collaboration.
Innovation Forum 2025: All Three Partners to Join Debrecen Event
All three companies confirmed their participation in the Innovation Forum 2025, to be held in October in Debrecen. The event is jointly organized by the Faculty of Engineering and Shanghai DianJi University, as part of the “One Belt One Road” Science and Technology Cooperation Initiative, supported by the Chinese government. The University of Debrecen will serve as co-chair of the initiative from 2025 to 2027.
The forum aims to provide a cross-sector development platform connecting industry, academia, and research—focusing on sustainability, green energy, and Industry 4.0 solutions.
Debrecen as a Knowledge Hub: Global Vision, Local Impact
This series of strategic engagements demonstrates that the Faculty of Engineering is not only keeping pace with global technological trends—it is actively shaping them. Our vision is to train future engineers in an environment where academic excellence, industrial insight, and international collaboration converge.
Each partnership supports BSc, MSc, and PhD-level education, and all three companies have committed to offering industrial PhD topics, reinforcing the bridge between research and practice. The outcomes of this visit lay the groundwork for a future-ready, innovation-driven engineering education, centered on the synergy of people, knowledge, and technology.