Delegation from Cyprus University of Technology Visits Westlake University

 On August 29, 2025, under the brilliant late summer sunshine in Hangzhou, a delegation from the Cyprus University of Technology(CUT) visited Westlake University for academic exchange. The delegation included Prof. Andreas Karakatsanis, Chairman of the Board of the CUT; Prof. Alexandros Charalambides; and Mr. Simon Su from Shares Mediterranean Education LTD.

The delegation arrived at Westlake University’s Yungu Campus at 10 a.m. Guided by Xiaoyu Guo, Head ofOffice of International Affairs, they gained insights into the university’s founding philosophy of being "high-starting, small-yet-refined, and research-oriented," and expressed admiration for its cutting-edge research achievements and modern campus environment.

The delegation touring the campus with Xiaoyu Guo

(From left: Xiaoyu Guo, Prof. Andreas Karakatsanis, Mr. Simon Su, Prof. Alexandros Charalambides)

The delegation later attended the CenBRAIN Neurotech Leading Lecture Series (CELLS) held at the Academic Ring. The session was chaired by Prof. Mohamad Sawan, Chair Professor of the School of Engineering and Founding Director of the CenBRAIN Neurotech. Prof. Alexandros Charalambides from the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Cyprus University of Technology delivered an engaging academic talk titled "Intra-day Solar Energy Forecasting."

Prof. Mohamad Sawan presenting a commemorative certificate to Prof. Alexandros Charalambides

As a Fulbright Scholar and member of the International Solar Energy Society Board, Prof. Charalambides shared his team’s innovative breakthroughs in short-term photovoltaic power forecasting models. The research eliminates reliance on traditional meteorological data and enables high-precision predictions using only time-series data from multi-point grid-connected photovoltaic systems, offering critical technical support for grid stability and renewable energy dispatch.

Prof. Alexandros Charalambides speaking at the CELLS lecture

After the lecture, Prof. Min Qiu, Vice President of Westlake University and Dean of the School of Engineering, warmly welcomed the delegation and introduced the university’s development history. Prof. Andreas Karakatsanis and Prof. Alexandros Charalambides provided an overview of the Cyprus University of Technology and its current international collaborations. Both sides discussed potential research partnerships and academic exchanges between faculty and students.

The visit enhanced mutual understanding and strengthened ties between the two institutions, laying a solid foundation for future collaboration in technological innovation and talent development.