April 24 : The Second Sino-French Academic Seminar was successfully held

In order to further promote academic exchange between China and France, enhance the college’s international academic atmosphere, and deepen international cooperation, the Sino-French College successfully held the Second Sino-French Academic Seminar on the afternoon of April 24, 2025. The theme of the seminar was “Forecasting and Advanced Modeling”, and it was attended by college leadership, faculty members, and four international experts from France and Greece.

Foreign experts deliver in-depth academic presentations on advanced modeling, geometric design, automation, and AI applications, sharing state-of-the-art research findings during the 2nd Sino-French Academic Seminar.

The seminar focused on cutting-edge topics such as emergency disaster risk prediction models, machine learning algorithm optimization, the application of 3D printing in building restoration, and predictive technologies for autonomous driving. It also highlighted the latest developments in international academic research. Faculty members engaged in academic exchanges with international experts, with discussions centered on the college’s global development and professional program enhancement. The on-site discussions were dynamic, fostering a strong academic atmosphere.

Participants of the 2nd Sino-French Academic Seminar gather for collaborative discussions and exchange on cutting-edge topics in forecasting and advanced modeling, held at the Sino-French College on April 24, 2025.

This seminar strengthened the college’s ties with academic communities in France and Greece, laying a solid foundation for future scientific research collaboration, academic exchange, and talent development. The college will also take the "China-France Academic Seminar" thematic series as an opportunity to further develop a high-level platform for international exchange and cooperation, actively promote the advancement of academic disciplines and programs, and contribute meaningfully to the school’s internationalization strategy and its key objective of “striving for a doctorate and greater success.”

Visiting professors for the Second Sino-French Academic Seminar

From left to right (excluding the two individuals at the far left and far right):

• Abel CHEROUAT (France), Director of the GAMMA3 Lab and Professor of Structural Mechanics at Université de Technologie de Troyes

• Joseph ZARKA (France), former Director of Research at CNRS and Professor at École Polytechnique

• Abdelkhalak EL HAMI (France), Professor at INSA Hauts-de-France

• Angelos AMANATIADIS (Greece), Associate Professor at Democritus University of Thrace

They visited to explore international collaboration and discuss future joint research projects.

(Written by Li Qianqian, first reviewer: Zhang Mingjun, third reviewer: Yin Ling)