Sydney, Australia - March 31, 2025
Yokogawa Australia and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on future collaborations relating to student and other broader commercial activities.
This collaboration is centred around Renewables and Clean Energy technologies and was initiated through the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) program at UNSW . The agreement, which was finalised in February 2025, will run for an initial period of two years. Through a closer working relationship, Yokogawa and UNSW will jointly look to identify pathways for students, graduates and academics to gain experience working with Yokogawa. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to bridging the gap between industry and academia by providing students with more hands-on experience in real-world settings.
This will involve the Work Integrated Learning TRaCE program offering students, graduates, and academics experience with Yokogawa via placements and internships. It also includes the Mobility TRaCE program, facilitating staff secondments between UNSW and Yokogawa to enhance collaboration on R&D projects, spinouts, and industry-driven innovation.
Such an arrangement also allows UNSW students and academics the opportunity to work collaboratively with Yokogawa on real-world projects and possible international development.
“In an environment where skilled engineers are becoming an increasingly rare resource, the ability to help develop the next generation is crucial to the process and manufacturing industries in the region. Through working collaboratively with UNSW, we hope to share some of the accumulated 2000 years of project experience which is contained within our business with the next generation of engineers.” - Tejas Sathe, Engineering Manager Yokogawa Australia & New Zealand.
The MOU will also allow the investigation of broader commercial activities for industrial training, project-based applications and introductions to third parties.
“The TRaCE program was established to ensure that R&D and innovation move beyond the lab and into the market. Through our partnership with Yokogawa, it adds the crucial missing element of engineering know-how and experience alongside R&D. We are also creating more opportunities for students and researchers to engage directly with industry, develop commercial expertise, and fast-track technology translation.” - Craig Peen, Business Development & Partnerships Manager, UNSW TRaCE.
The first discussion between Yokogawa and UNSW, held on March 27, 2025, focused on water industry innovations, with experts from both sides participating in a workshop.
(Left to Right) - Dr. Haoran Duan (Senior Lecturer - Water Research, UNSW), Tejas Sathe (Engineering Manager, Yokogawa Australia), Craig Peden (Business Development & Partnerships Manager, UNSW), Dr. Pierre Le Clech (Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering, UNSW), Dr. Yasuhiro Matsui (Global Water Sustainability Manager, Yokogawa), Gabriella Nunes (Director - Research & Commercialisation, UNSW), Mark Biggin (Relationship Manager, Yokogawa Australia), Grace Holland (Business Development & Commercialisation, UNSW), Steven Wiles (National Business Development Manager, Yokogawa Australia)
About UNSW
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is a leading global institution located in Sydney, Australia, renowned for its excellence in research, teaching, and innovation. Offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs, UNSW is committed to preparing students to tackle real-world challenges and make a positive impact in their communities and industries. With a strong emphasis on diversity, collaboration, and sustainability, UNSW fosters a dynamic and inclusive environment for learning and growth.
For more information, visit www.unsw.edu.au
About Yokogawa
Yokogawa provides advanced solutions in the areas of measurement, control, and information to customers across a broad range of industries, including energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and food. Yokogawa addresses customer issues regarding the optimization of production, assets, and the supply chain with the effective application of digital technologies, enabling the transition to autonomous operations.
Founded in Tokyo in 1915, Yokogawa continues to work toward a sustainable society through its 17,000+ employees in a global network of 126 companies spanning 60 countries.
For more information, visit www.yokogawa.com
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