On April 13, 2011, a Polish delegation composed of Mr. Lukaszczyk Zygmunt, governor of the Silesian Viovodeship, Prof. Sciazko Marek, director of the Institute for Chemical Processing of Coal, ICPC, and some entrepreneurs paid an academic visit to ICC.

Prof. WANG JianGuo, director of ICC, delivered a warm welcome speech to the visiting guests. Dr. Jiang Dong, deputy section chief for R&D, briefly introduced main research fields of ICC. Mr. Sciazko Marek, also gave an introduction of the Institute for Chemical Processing of Coal, ICPC. Both sides exchanged ideas on coal gasification, pyrolysis of coal and preparation of activated carbon.

Prof. Sciazko Marek and Prof. WANG JianGuo signed a cooperation letter of intent. Both sides hope to promote substantial cooperation by conducting academic exchange programs, jointly undertaking international projects and student exchange programs.