A delegation headed by Prof. Matteo Lorito, Rector of the University of Naples Federico II, visited the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology (SIMIT), Chinese Academy of Sciences, on October 12, 2026. Prof. You Lixing, Deputy Director of SIMIT, together with representatives from relevant departments, attended the meeting.

Rector Matteo Lorito introduced the university’s 800-year history and academic strengths. Deputy Director You Lixing presented SIMIT’s development progress, research layout, and its tripartite collaborative innovation system integrating research, platforms and industry, as well as outlining prospects for future cooperation.

Both sides agreed to promote joint student training, carry out joint research in priority fields, establish a joint laboratory, and address key challenges for major scientific programs. The signing marks a new starting point for bilateral collaboration, as the two parties work together to pursue technological advancement.

Representatives from both sides signed the cooperation agreement and posed for a group photo.

Background

Founded in 1224, the University of Naples Federico II is Europe’s first public university and one of the world’s oldest institutions of higher education. As Italy’s largest leading comprehensive research university, it comprises 26 departments spanning science, engineering, medicine, humanities and social sciences, boasting robust research capacity and extensive global partnerships.