Global Research Collaboration Expands: SZE and NTU’s Professor Madhavi Join Forces
Professor Srinivasan Madhavi from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore has recently been honored with the prestigious Arraboniensis Distinguished Professor title by Széchenyi István University in Hungary. This title is awarded for the first time by the University to researchers who have made significant contributions to the international scientific community and have had a lasting impact on their field. Professor Madhavi, a renowned researcher in the areas of new energy storage solutions and the recycling of e-waste and lithium-ion batteries, was recognized for her exemplary work in scientific community-building and research and development activities.
NTU, where Professor Madhavi serves as a professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Executive Director of the Energy Research Institute (ERI@N), and Co-Director of the Singapore-CEA Alliance for research in Circular Economy (SCARCE) Centre, is known for its excellence in materials science. Ranked 15th globally by QS international higher education rankings, NTU holds the 2nd place in materials science on both the QS subject ranking and the US News global ranking.
During her visit to Széchenyi István University, Professor Madhavi expressed her admiration for the institution’s infrastructure, diversity of educational and research activities, and openness to international collaboration. She emphasized the importance of practical application of scientific results and research mindset observed during her lab visits, which reinforced her commitment to cooperation.
As a key figure in establishing higher education partnerships, Professor Madhavi’s collaboration with Széchenyi István University provides an excellent opportunity for colleagues to integrate into international research networks. Discussions held at the Zalaegerszeg Innovation Park showcased the University’s research ambition on sustainability, e-mobility, and battery technology, aligning perfectly with the focus areas of the local industry.
With plans to establish a laboratory equipped with advanced technologies focused on battery research and recycling in collaboration with Széchenyi István University, Professor Madhavi aims to involve both researchers and students, building a stronger scientific community. Such a laboratory would also strengthen industrial collaborations and conduct cutting-edge research in a field that defines our future, bringing together the necessary knowledge and infrastructure for development in one place.
