Dr. Reinhold Eugen Achatz, Global Vice President of Siemens and Head of Siemens Corporate Technologies, was appointed as an Advisory Professor of Tsinghua University on September 7. The conferral ceremony was held in the Department of Thermal Engineering. Tsinghua University Vice President Kang Kejun participated in the ceremony and presented an honorary appointment book to Dr. Achatz.
In his address, Kang Kejun praised Dr. Reinhold Achatz’s effort in promoting the cooperation between Tsinghua and Siemens, as well as his contribution in pioneering Siemens’ global innovation initiative. Mr. Kang also expressed his hope that Dr. Achatz could impart his expertise in scientific research, technological innovation and management to Tsinghua students. In his speech of appreciation, Dr. Achatz promised to continue to strive always to promote the cooperation between Siemens and Tsinghua in R&D and talent fostering.
The Head of the Department of Thermal Engineering, Yao Qiang chaired the ceremony. Other participants included the Party Secretary of the Department of Thermal Engineering, Yuan Xin, and the Deputy Head of the Department of Thermal Engineering, Cai Ningsheng as well as representatives from the Tsinghua-BP Clean Energy Research and Education Center and the Overseas R&D Management Office, Tsinghua University.
Dr. Achatz joined Siemens AG in 1980, and has been key member of the Siemens’ Innovation Steering Committee. In 2006 he was appointed Global Vice President of Siemens as well as the Head of Corporate Technologies. Additionally he has also been a committee member and Vice President of the OPC Alliance, a committee member and Vice Chairman of NESSI, and Vice Chairman of Münchner Kreis.
