BASF Establishes Joint Research Network with Top Asian Universities
LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany - BASF and seven leading universities and research institutes in Asia have established the research initiative “Network for Advanced Materials Open Research” (NAO). The scientists aim to cooperate in developing new materials for a wide range of applications. The initial focus will be on products for the automotive, construction, detergent and cleaners industries, as well as the water and wind energy industries.
“The initiative is a further important step in BASF’s strategy to expand global research activities,” said Dr. Christian Fischer, President Advanced Materials and Systems Research. BASF plans to conduct 50 percent of its research activities by 2020 outside of Europe – one quarter in Asia-Pacific. BASF has also launched similar initiatives around the world, the “Joint Research Network on Advanced Materials and Systems” (JONAS) in Europe and the "North America Center for Research on Advanced Materials" (NORA).