Global water engineering expert joins SUIT as distinguished professor

Shenzhen University of Information Technology (SUIT) has officially appointed Dragan A. Savić, a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and a Member of the European Academy of Sciences, as a Distinguished Professor and the appointment was finalized during a signing and certificate presentation ceremony held at the university March 19.

SUIT officially appointes Dragan A. Savić as a Distinguished Professor during a signing and certificate presentation ceremony held at the university March 19. Photos courtesy of SUIT

The appointment allows Professor Savić, who is a world-renowned authority in water engineering and digital transformation, to bring more than 40 years of expertise in urban water systems and smart infrastructureto Shenzhen.

He delivered a specialized lecture titled "AI-Driven Solutions for Future Water Resilience"on March 18, showcasing cutting-edge research in smart water systems to SUIT faculty and students.

Professor Savić delivers a specialized lecture titled "AI-Driven Solutions for Future Water Resilience"on March 18.

The recruitment aligns with SUIT’s goal of becoming a world-class vocational university with Chinese characteristics. Miao Ningli, Partysecretary of SUIT, highlighted several key objectives for this partnership:

●Interdisciplinary integration: Merging SUIT’s IT strengths with smart water engineering.

● Research innovation: Driving new breakthroughs and project applications.

● Talent cultivation: Developing high-quality technical talent to meet modern industrial trends.

● Academic standing: Enhancing the university's global reputation through the "academician effect."

Professor Savić expressed his commitment to aligning his resources with the university’s development needs. His focus will include:

●Strengthening disciplinary development and international cooperation.

●Advancing technological innovation and the commercialization of smart water research.

● Seizing national strategic opportunities within the water industry.

Miao assured that SUIT would provide comprehensive support and practical measures to facilitate the success of Professor Savić and his research team.

During the event, SUIT president Wang Hui signed the talent introduction agreement and presented Professor Savić with his Distinguished Professor certificate. Following the formalities, Savić toured the university’s primary research platforms to discuss the practical execution of upcoming teaching and research projects.

This appointment marks a significant milestone in SUIT’s talent acquisition strategy, injecting world-class research capabilities into the university's smart water initiatives and fostering deeper industry-academia collaboration.