The Raymond Corporation has selected a proposal from Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor and Interim Associate Dean for Research Quinn Qiao to be awarded funding through its University Research Program.
The Raymond Corporation is a member of the Toyota Industries family of companies. It is a global provider of material handling products and intelligent intralogistics solutions.
Raymond has selected Qiao’s proposal for “Development of a Novel, Multi-faced State-of-Charge Estimation Framework Tailored for Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries in Forklift Applications.”
Qiao is also the Syracuse University site director for the NSP IUCRC Center for Solid-State Electric Power Storage (CEPS).
Through Raymond’s University Research Program, professors and student researchers are encouraged to apply their engineering and technical research to discover cutting-edge solutions for the material handling industry. In doing so, the program helps drive the next generation of leaders in the supply chain, logistics and material handling industries, drawing synergies and collaboration between collegiate research and Raymond.
The University Research Program, now in its 10th year, has funded 20 projects from leading universities across North America, totaling more than $6 million in funding since 2016. The selected applicants are evaluated on several criteria, including their potential impact on the future of the material handling industry, project timeline and budget feasibility.
“Raymond’s University Research Program reflects our steadfast dedication to advancing the next generation of material handling innovators, a commitment that underscores our leadership within the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry,” said Brett Wood, president and CEO, Toyota Material Handling North America. “Our collaboration with academic institutions provides a vital platform for addressing contemporary industry challenges while fostering breakthroughs in technology and innovation that will shape the future of warehousing and distribution.”
The University Research Program will begin accepting one-page concept papers for the 2027 program this summer, with applications due by the end of October.
To learn more about the University Research Program, including information on previously funded projects and how to apply, visit UniversityResearchProgram.com.