An innovative programme from Seatrium to promote the energy transition and develop next-generation skills in Singapore has selected Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman and CEO, to be its first Visiting Professor.
Seatrium Professorships at the National University of Singapore College of Design and Engineering (NUS CDE) seek to attract top talents from the energy transition and sustainability sectors to Singapore to promote knowledge transfer and support the development of innovative technology and processes.
Technology-driven advances
The technology-driven advances will require new ways of thinking as well as a radically altered skills profile"
“We are living in the early innings of a decade of change driven by digitalisation and the clean energy transition. It will reshape our entire industry, disrupting established business models, relationships, and operational strategies. The technology-driven advances will require new ways of thinking as well as a radically altered skills profile,” said Christopher J. Wiernicki.
He adds, "This initiative from Seatrium and NUS will make a valuable contribution to helping the industry adapt and prepare itself to capitalise on the huge potential afforded by a more sustainable industry. I am honoured to be able to contribute."
Energy transition and sustainability
Seatrium CEO, Chris Ong said, “Investing in the research and development of innovative technology and processes is paramount to achieving success in the rapidly evolving landscape of energy transition and sustainability."
Chris Ong adds, "The Seatrium Professorship seeks to empower the local workforce to create innovative, sustainable solutions towards a lower carbon future. We are committed to attracting top talent, inspiring interest, and fostering knowledge exchange in the future of renewable energy technologies.”
Seatrium Professorship
Wiernicki will be giving a series of lectures at NUS CDE as part of the Seatrium programme. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and is often called to lecture at the university and board level to provide industry insights, trends, outlooks, and comments regarding technology readiness timelines.
