On September 11, Professor Seeram Ramakrishna, Director of the Centre for Sustainability and Nanotechnology at the National University of Singapore (NUS), who delivered a public lecture at Sumgayit State University (SSU) titled “Pathways to Sustainability: Role of 21st Century Higher Education and Innovation” met with the Head of the Sumgayit City Executive Authority Zakir Farajov after the event.
During the meeting they discussed the socio-economic development of Sumgayit city, various infrastructure projects, and implementation of innovative technologies. Zakir Farajov talked about the dynamic development of Sumgayit and the prospects for cooperation with the higher education institutions. Professor Seeram Ramakrishna, in turn, emphasized the importance of expanding scientific and technological collaboration between the city and Sumgayit State University.