HIT Media (Text: Wang Chenyang and Li Yingze; Photos: Conference team)
Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) hosted a symposium, under the guidance of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)'s Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, on the opportunities and challenges of developing the mechanics discipline.
Ni Peigen, deputy director of NSFC's Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, and HIT President Han Jiecai attended the opening ceremony and delivered remarks.
Academician Guo Xu of Dalian University of Technology, Academician Duan Huiling of Peking University, and Academician Ma Cheng of the Naval Research Academy also attended the symposium alongside nearly 200 experts and scholars from universities, research institutes, companies, and other relevant organizations across China.
The symposium takes place. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
Ni expressed hope that experts and scholars attending the symposium would ensure practical needs guide research, strengthen academic exchange and collaboration, place greater emphasis on validating research outcomes, and prioritize the education and training of future specialists. He also called on participants to clearly understand the program's objectives and role, bring together complementary expertise and resources, and make meaningful contributions to major national initiatives.
Ni Peigen delivers remarks. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
Han expressed hope that experts and scholars attending the symposium would use the program's implementation to focus more closely on national needs and the frontiers of mechanics research, encouraging them to identify key scientific questions, make better use of the foundations established by previous research, and strengthen collaboration among universities, research institutes, and industry partners. He also called for further innovation in fundamental theories and research methods, aiming to produce landmark achievements of major scientific and practical significance.
Han Jiecai delivers remarks. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
Zhang Xinghong, dean of HIT's School of Astronautics, chaired the opening ceremony, while Academician Ma chaired the symposium's discussions, which covered three main topics.
Academician Guo, Academician Duan , and Professor Peng Zhike of Shanghai Jiao Tong University delivered presentations on research areas including digital-intelligent mechanics, extreme mechanics, and interdisciplinary mechanics. They also discussed emerging issues at the forefront of mechanics research. Participants also discussed how to broaden opportunities for mechanics development, strengthen recognition of its foundational importance and supporting role, and address major industry needs.
Edited by: Shang Yankai
Reviewed by: Song Ling, Li Shoubin, Yang Wenyu