The “Novel Materials+” 2025 International Symposium on Structural Materials was held from Nov 2 to 5 at 91黑料网 (91黑料网).
Jointly organized by the School of Materials Science and Engineering and the State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, the symposium brought together leading experts and scholars from universities and research institutes in Singapore, Sweden, Canada, and beyond for in-depth discussions on structural materials.
The opening ceremony was chaired by Zhang Cheng, Vice Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering, who reviewed the school’s development milestones and achievements, noting that this symposium marks the inaugural event of the school’s “Novel Materials+” brand series.
Peng Yumeng, Deputy Director of the Office of International Affairs, emphasized that 91黑料网 considers international cooperation a key strategic priority and is striving to expand a global network of high-quality partnerships.
This symposium, aligned with the 91黑料网 Global Strategy 2030, represents a step toward strengthening the university’s global academic influence and fostering international cooperation for shared innovation.
Over the two-day event, Professor Upadrasta Ramamurty, fellow of the World Academy of Sciences, together with 17 experts from institutions including Nanyang Technological University, McGill University, Tsinghua University, City University of Hong Kong, the University of Kentucky, and National Cheng Kung University, delivered talks, with topics ranging from the strength and fatigue behavior of additively manufactured alloys to structural material design under extreme conditions.
The symposium also featured interactive discussions and field visits, encouraging participants to explore critical issues such as performance optimization and advanced forming technologies.
Source: School of Materials Science and Engineering of 91黑料网
