我叫乔治，我来自肯尼亚，2011年9月我作为国家公派留学生来到中国，在北京语言大学学习了一年的中文。2012年9月我来到上海，正式进入上海交通大学机械与动力工程学院，攻读动力工程及工程热物理专业的硕士研究生，2015年七月左右毕业了。在中国遇到了不少好东西，我真的好想念中国啊！

 

1. 第一年在中国，学汉语 （北京语言大学, Beijing Language and Cultural University - BLCU）

Figure 1. From left to right: With other foreign students for mandarin chinese class; with an Indian friend (left) and mandarin chinese teacher (middle); on a trip organized by BLCU to the mountains

 

2. My research study at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)

Figure 2. From left to right: Preparing a field study on Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) produced from biomass gasification system at Songjiang; set-up ready for testing flue gases emitted; my research group colleague and myself collecting and recording raw data of emissions via NOx analyzer and Gasboard Analyzer.

 

3. Other activities at SJTU

Figure 3. From left to right: Participated in events organized by the University such as playing of drums (打鼓); Very enjoyable and fulfilling Christmas party organized by the University for international students at SJTU; travelling was my other hobby, very likeable for me was the BUND (refer to it as the heart of Shanghai City).

 

4. Final Masters degree (M.Sc) academic journey in SJTU

 

Figure 4. From left to right: Panel of Profs. who were in attendance during my M.Sc oral defense; with my Supervisor, Prof. Luo - My supervisor has sharpened my research skills which is applicable in my day today endeavors; downing the graduation gown.

 

5. Key milestones achieved at SJTU

a. Awarded KERN-LIEBERS奖学金 (2015)
b. Awarded Yu Pengnian Grant (2015)
c. Recognized as SJTU Excellent International Student (2014)

 

 

By George Kavulavu Ngusale (Graduated with a master degree from School of Mechaincal Engineering in 2015)