From August 2nd to 4th, 2024, the 4th China Science Materials Innovation Forum, jointly organized by the Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels at Westlake University in collaboration with the Editorial Office of Science China Materials and the School of Science of Westlake University, was successfully held at the Yungu Campus of Westlake University. The China Science Materials Innovation Forum is a flagship academic event established by the Editorial Committee of Science China Materials. This year’s forum, themed “AI for Energy Materials,” invited renowned domestic scholars working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and materials science. The event featured various formats, including academic presentations, roundtable discussions, and poster sessions. During the forum, Hangzhou recorded a historic high temperature of 41.9°C. However, the enthusiasm of the participants was even more intense than the weather. Over a hundred attendees gathered at the venue to exchange the latest research findings and explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the field of energy materials.
On-site Registration
The opening ceremony was presided over by Professor Feng Gao of Linköping University, Sweden, who is also a Distinguished Professor at the Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels at Westlake University and the Associate Editor-in-Chief of Science China Materials. Academician XIE Yi, Editor-in-Chief of Science China Materials, explained the original intent behind establishing the forum and expressed gratitude to the organizing institutions. Academician Licheng Sun, Chair Professor of Westlake University and Director of the Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels, delivered a speech on behalf of the organizing institutions, welcoming all attendees and introducing the center's development history and key research focus areas. Professor Xin Zhang, representing the School of Science and the Department of Chemistry, delivered a welcome address and introduced the educational philosophy and development of Westlake University and the School of Science. Dr. Xuemei Zhang, Director of the Editorial Office of Science China Materials and Science China Chemistry, provided an overview of the development of the Science China Materials journal.
Academician Yi Xie, Editor-in-Chief of Science China Materials, delivers an address
Academician Licheng Sun, Chair Professor of Westlake University and Director of the Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels, delivers an address
Professor Xin Zhang, Vice Dean of the School of Science and Chair of the Department of Chemistry at Westlake University, delivers an address
Professor Yi Luo from the University of Science and Technology of China, Professor Yaochu Jin from Westlake University, Professor Weixue Li from the University of Science and Technology of China, Professor Xi Zhu from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Professor Haizheng Zhong from Beijing Institute of Technology, Professor Ning Li from South China University of Technology, Professor Yicheng Zhao from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Professor Kuan Sun from Chongqing University, Professor Lijun Zhang from Jilin University, Professor Jun Cheng from Xiamen University, Professor Xin Chen from Suzhou Laboratory, Professor Jianpu Wang from Changzhou University/Nanjing Tech University, Researcher Tianqi Deng from Zhejiang University Hangzhou International Science and Innovation Center, Associate Professor Jiaxin Zheng from Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Researcher ZHAO Haitao from Wenzhou Institute of Advanced Technology of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Assistant Researcher ZHAI Dong from Shandong University, Assistant Professor WANG Tao from the Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels at Westlake University, Assistant Professor LIU Shi from the School of Science, and Assistant Professors WANG Rui and ZHU Yizhou from the School of Engineering delivered excellent academic presentations on the theme "AI for Energy Materials." During the roundtable discussion, the guests engaged in in-depth exchanges on the progress, opportunities, and challenges of AI in energy materials research. The forum also featured a special "One-to-One Discussion" session, providing a platform for young scholars to engage in face-to-face communication with senior scholars, which received positive feedback.
Academic Presentations
Roundtable Discussion
One-to-One Discussion Session
Outstanding Poster Awards Ceremony
During the forum, the participating guests also visited the Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels at Westlake University, accompanied by Academician SUN Licheng. They gained an in-depth understanding of the center's development journey and research progress, acknowledging the rapid achievements made since its establishment over four years ago.
The participating guests visit the Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels at Westlake University
The successful organization of this forum has established an exchange platform for AI technology in scientific research in energy materials, inspired innovative ideas, and jointly promoted the interdisciplinary development of AI technology across more fields.
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