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University Global Partnership Network Meeting
“Innovation in Sustainable Research Collaboration and Scientific Exchange”
North Carolina State University
March 23-24, 2015
Program Schedule
Day 1 – March 23, 2015
8:00-8:15
Hotel Pick-up
8:15
Transportation to NC State Centennial Campus
8:30-9:00
Check-in and Networking w/ Coffee & Tea
9:00-11:00
UGPN Conference Opening Session
 See Full Session Agenda
12:00-1:30
Luncheon
1:45-3:15
Session 1: Research Exemplar Showcase
IEI Duke Energy Room, Hunt Library
Presentations by Principal Investigators of UGPN-funded projects highlighting joint
research and outcomes from collaborative activities
 Session Leader: Prof. Vincent Emery, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International Relations),
University of Surrey
 Smart Materials and Disease Diagnostics
Dr. Sub Reddy, Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, University of Surrey
 Interdisciplinary Studies of Bio-Nano Interfaces
Dr. Alex Smirnov, Professor, Department of Chemistry, NC State University
 Mathematical Modelling for Disease Prevention, Treatment and Control
Dr. Philip Aston, Reader, Department of Mathematics, University of Surrey
Dr. Hien Tran, Professor, Department of Mathematics, NC State University
3:15-3:30
Networking Break
3:30-5:00
Session 2: Research: Capacity and Impact
IEI Duke Energy Room, Hunt Library
Presentations on research collaboration across UGPN that leverage complementary
capacity with scientific or scholarly exchanges
IEI Duke Energy Room, Hunt Library
Hunt Library, Centennial Campus
IEI Duke Energy Room, Hunt Library
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Session Leader: Prof. Mauricio S. Baptista, Associate Director, International
Cooperation, University of Sao Paulo
Animal Stem Cells and TALEN Technology
Prof. Carlos Eduardo Ambrósio, Professor, School of Veterinary Medicine and
Zootechny, University of Sao Paulo
Dr. Jorge Piedrahita, Professor, Molecular Biomedical Sciences and Director, Center
for Comparative Medicine and Translational Research, NC State University
Genes and Behavior
Dr. Malcolm von Schantz, Senior Lecture in Physiology and Biochemistry and Reader
in Molecular Neurobiology, University of Surrey
Global Public Health Surveillance – Reduction of Pathogens in Food Animals and
Humans
Dr. Siddhartha “Sid” Thakur, Associate Professor of Molecular Epidemiology,
Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, NC State University
5:15
Transportation from Campus to Hotel
6:15
Pick-up and Transportation from Hotel to Dinner
6:30
UGPN Conference Dinner (RSVP required)
Day 2 – March 24, 2015
8:15
Transportation to NC State Centennial Campus
9:00-10:15
Session 3: Leveraging Virtual Networks
IEI Duke Energy Room, Hunt Library
Presentations on technologies and networking for academic, research and
entrepreneurship
 Session Leader: Mr. David Dixon, International Programs Coordinator, North
Carolina State University
 Using Learning Technologies to Foster Engagement
Dr. Martin Dulberg, Senior Coordinator Instructional Technology Support and
Development, DELTA, NC State University
Ms. Cathi Dunnagan, Lead Instructional Designer, DELTA, NC State University
 Strategic Management and Business Networks
Prof. João Maurício Gama Boaventura, Professor, Faculty of Economics,
Administration and Accounting, University of Sao Paulo
 Molecular Interactions and Nanobiological Applications for Novel Drug Development
Prof. Fernando Luis Barroso da Silva, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Ribeirão
Preto, University of Sao Paulo
Dr. Erik Santiso, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering, NC State University
 Online Professional Workshops
Dr. William “Bill” Hunt, Professor, Extension Specialist, Department of Biological and
Agricultural Engineering, NC State University
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10:15-10:30
Networking Break
IEI Duke Energy Room, Hunt Library
10:30-11:45
Session 4: Student Mobility and Research
IEI Duke Energy Room, Hunt Library
Panel discussion on student research and internship opportunities
 Moderator: Dr. Bailian Li, Vice Provost for International Affairs
 Dr. Prashant Kumar, Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of Surrey
 Ms. Disha Gadre, Environmental Engineering, NC State University
 Dr. Robert Anholt, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of Biological
Sciences and Director, W. M. Keck Center for Behavioral Biology, NC State University
 Dr. Larry Nielsen, Professor of Natural Resources, Forestry and Environmental
Resources, North Carolina State University
 Ms. Ilin Misaras, Assistant Director, Global Training Initiative, North Carolina State
University
 Ms. Julia Law, Associate Director for Curriculum Integration, Study Abroad Office,
North Carolina State University
 Prof. Julia Baruque-Ramos, Textile and Fashion Course Coordinator, University of
Sao Paulo
12:00-1:30
Luncheon - Opportunities for Collaboration
Hunt Library, Centennial Campus
 Presentation by University of Wollongong Leadership
Prof. Judy Raper, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Prof. Eeva Leinonen, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
1:30-2:45
(Individual) Faculty Meetings | Research Center Tours | UGPN Executive Committee
- Concurrent options for participants
3:00-4:00
Wrap-up Discussions: Strategies for Sustainable Research and Academic Collaboration
7:00-8:30
Global Issues Seminar*
232A Withers Hall
Brazil’s Metamorphosis - The Global Issues Seminars, co-sponsored by the Office of
International Affairs and the School of Public and International Affairs, and featured
panels of NC State experts tackling global issues that are relevant to North Carolina, the
nation, and the world. For the Spring 2015 semester, the topics are pulled from the
Great Decisions Lecture Series, featured by the Foreign Policy Association. These
seminars will showcase what NC State is contributing in terms of teaching, research,
extension and engagement into each of these internationally pressing foreign policy
issues.
- Prof. João Maurício Gama Boaventura, Professor, Faculty of Economics,
Administration and Accounting, University of Sao Paulo
* The Global Issues Seminar is an optional event that UGPN participants would be welcome to attend. It
is coordinated by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Office of International Affairs to
coincide with the UGPN meeting, but is separate from the formal program.
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