Shanghai

Shanghai, located on the eastern coast of China at the mouth of the Yangtze River, is one of the most dynamic and international metropolitan cities in the world. As China’s financial, economic, and technological innovation center, Shanghai serves as a major global hub for science, industry, and culture.

With a history spanning over a century of modern urban development, Shanghai uniquely blends historical heritage with cutting-edge modernity. Iconic landmarks such as The Bund, Lujiazui Financial District, and the Huangpu River skyline reflect the city’s role as a gateway connecting China with the world.

Shanghai is also a leading city in science and technology innovation, hosting numerous top universities, national laboratories, and international research institutions. The city has strong foundations in artificial intelligence, intelligent transportation, robotics, integrated circuits, and autonomous systems, making it an ideal venue for high-level academic conferences and international collaboration.

In addition to its academic and industrial strengths, Shanghai offers rich cultural experiences, convenient transportation, and world-class conference and hospitality facilities. Participants can easily access the city via two international airports and an extensive metro system, ensuring a comfortable and efficient conference experience.

We warmly welcome all participants to Shanghai and hope you enjoy both the academic exchange and the vibrant urban atmosphere of this remarkable city.

Tongji

Established in 1907, Tongji University is one of the leading universities in China under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education, is listed on Project 985 and Project 211, and is one of the Class A universities in the World-leading University Construction Program of China. With over a century of history, Tongji University has always valued the balanced development of five functions, namely the nurturing of talents, scientific research, community service, cultural inheritance and innovation, and international exchange. These have propelled the University to become a top-ranking university in the country.

The University now covers 11 broad categories of academic disciplines, to include: Engineering, Science, Medicine, Management, Economics, Philosophy, Literature, Law, Education, and Fine Arts. Tongji is home to 2797 full-time faculty members, of which 1032 hold senior professional titles, 17 are members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (including those double employed), 28 are members of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (including those double employed). There are 37 foreign members of the World Academy of Sciences and Academies of either Sciences or Engineering in the United States, Germany, and Sweden. The University now has 18727 full-time undergraduate students, 11988 Master’s students, and 9112 doctoral candidates, with 4239 international students pursuing degrees here.

The University offers 73 undergraduate majors. It can grant Master's degrees in 45 broad academic disciplines along with 30 professional Master's programs. It also confers doctoral degrees in 37 broad academic disciplines with 12 professional doctoral programs and 35 postdoctoral mobile research stations. Tongji University houses six State Key Laboratories, one National Engineering Laboratory, one National Major Technology Infrastructure Equipment, one National Collaborative Innovation Center, one National Large-Scale Scientific Instruments Center, six National Engineering (Technology) Research Centers, six national-level research platforms and 117 research platforms at the provincial and ministerial levels. Also, there are 12 hospitals, and 13 middle and primary schools affiliated with the University.