{"id":1360,"date":"2025-09-09T22:31:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T21:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/kengng\/?p=1360"},"modified":"2025-09-09T22:35:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T21:35:52","slug":"keng-visits-northwest-minzu-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/kengng\/news\/keng-visits-northwest-minzu-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Keng visits Northwest Minzu University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I was recently invited by Dr. Ding Gongtao<\/a>, Associate Professor at Northwest Minzu University, China<\/a>, to visit his lab and the Biomedical Research Center. Dr. Ding specializes in biomaterials research, and I was deeply impressed by both the quality of the facilities and the breadth of projects his team is pursuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During my visit, I had the chance to meet his research group, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. The discussions were engaging and highlighted exciting possibilities for joint work in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the highlights of this trip was delivering my first ever research seminar in Mandarin. Preparing for it was quite a challenge, as I had to translate all scientific terminology from English into Chinese. With some help from Baidu Translate, I managed to put it together. The experience was both challenging and rewarding, and it\u2019s something I would gladly do again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the seminar, I learnt a great deal from Dr. Ding and his colleagues, not just about research, but also about perspectives shaped by different academic and cultural contexts. This exchange was truly enriching, and I am grateful for the warm hospitality I received throughout my stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I look forward to continuing this dialogue and building many fruitful collaborations with Dr. Ding and his team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I was recently invited by Dr. Ding Gongtao, Associate Professor at Northwest Minzu University, China, to visit his lab and the Biomedical Research Center. Dr. Ding specializes in biomaterials research, and I was deeply impressed by both the quality of the facilities and the breadth of projects his team is pursuing. During my visit, I … <\/p>\n

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