Collaboration Between Academia and Industry to Advance Industrial Gas Turbines

Abstract

Most collaborations between academia and industry involve industry funded and defined research projects. There are, however, many more opportunities for activities that lead to a stronger partnership that benefits both. Moving from individual projects to a wider collaboration aligned along industry needs and academic strengths, to form academic centers of excellence provides a more involved collaboration. This paper provides an example of how companies can become more than a research partner but, instead, can get involved in the curriculum and educational efforts of the academic partner.