December 1st, the appointment ceremony of Professor Johannes A. Lercher as Guest Professor and the subsequent academic lecture were held at Ningbo Academician Center. President Shao Qianjun and Wang Xiangdong, Deputy District Mayor of Yinzhou District, attended the event and delivered speeches. Experts and scholars in relevant fields from Ningbo University of Technology, Zhejiang Research Institute of Tianjin University, Ningbo East China University of Science and Technology, University of Nottingham Ningbo China and other institutions gathered together to witness this important moment.
At the ceremony, President Shao Qianjun extended a warm welcome to Professor Lercher. He pointed out that Professor Lercher is a world-leading scholar in the fields of international catalysis and green chemistry, boasting profound academic attainments and remarkable scientific research achievements. His affiliation will inject strong impetus into the talent cultivation and scientific research innovation of the university's Chemical Engineering discipline, help the university further deepen international exchanges and cooperation, and propel the discipline development to new heights.
President Shao Qianjun presented the letter of appointment as Guest Professor and a bouquet of flowers to Professor Lercher.

Wang Xiangdong presented the house key of Ningbo Academician Center to Academician Lercher, warmly welcoming him to contribute to the innovative development of Ningbo's regional economy.
