USM AND LBRCE STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL TIES THROUGH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

NIBONG TEBAL, 30 July 2025 - Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) through School of Aerospace Engineering has taken another step towards reinforcing its global academic outreach through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering (LBRCE), India, in a ceremony held at the USM Engineering Campus today.

The MoU formalizes a strategic partnership between the two institutions to enhance academic and research excellence via joint initiatives, staff and student mobility, and cross-cultural engagement.

USM Engineering Campus Director, Professor Ir. Dr. Mariatti Jaafar @ Mustapha, expressed optimism about the collaboration and its potential to foster meaningful academic outcomes, stating that through this cooperation, both institutions look forward to impactful research and academic exchange.

Among the key initiatives outlined under the agreement are reciprocal student and staff exchanges, joint research collaborations, and expanded global exposure for students, particularly in science and engineering disciplines.

These efforts, she added, will not only broaden academic perspectives, and stimulate innovation but will also prepare students to become globally competitive professionals.

Professor Mariatti reiterated USM’s commitment to nurturing partnerships based on mutual respect and shared academic values, adding that LBRCE represents a like-minded partner that upholds excellence, innovation, and collaborative growth.

LBRCE Principal, Dr. Kandimalla Appa Rao, who represented the Indian institution, expressed appreciation to USM for initiating the collaboration, noting that the MoU offers a platform for capacity building, knowledge exchange, and sustained academic progress.

He added that the partnership would provide LBRCE students and faculty with exposure to international research environments and opportunities for joint postgraduate supervision, while also supporting curriculum development and innovation in key emerging areas such as aerospace, data science, and artificial intelligence.

Text: Siti Faizah Abd Halim / Photo: Muhammad Taufik Abdul Rahman