From September 26 to 30, the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) hosted the 6th Academic Conference of the China Seismic Experimental Site (CSES) and the “Crust Imaging” Program Conference.
Themed “To Explore beyond Limits: Forge Ahead”, the event brought together nearly 400 experts, scholars, and students from across the world to discuss and share the latest advancements in earthquake science and experimental research in China.
Zhifeng DING, Researcher at the Institute of Geophysics, China Earthquake Administration (IGPCEA), presided over the opening ceremony.
On September 27, Xiaofei CHEN, Head of the Department of Earth and Space Sciences (ESS) at SUSTech and Director of the Scientific Committee of CSES, along with leaders from the China Earthquake Administration (CEA), delivered opening remarks.
They outlined the goals, history, and future plans of the CSES, while also unveiling the annual scientific and technological highlights and model products. A total of seven scientific and technological highlights and twelve model products were announced during the conference.
Yingjie YANG, Professor of the Department of ESS; Weitao WANG, Researcher at IGPCEA; and Junqiao WAN, Researcher at Huawei, presented keynote reports on the latest achievements in their respective fields, showcasing their applications in seismic experimental research.
The conference covered a wide array of topics, including seismic activity and regional tectonics, earthquake source parameters and physical processes, high-resolution subsurface models, big data and AI applications, earthquake prediction models, seismic hazard analysis, optical fiber sensing technology, non-natural earthquake observation, strong ground motion and seismic disasters, space geodesy and crustal dynamics, lab-based seismic research, Cenozoic deformation, and earthquake-related geological disaster mechanisms and risk assessment.
Experts and scholars delivered more than 150 reports and 20 poster presentations. The event also featured an exhibition showcasing advanced earthquake science instruments, technologies, and research achievements from across China.
Co-sponsored by IGPCEA, SUSTech, the Chinese Committee of the International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth’s Interior (IASPEI), and the Seismological Society of China, the conference was co-organized by the Seismological Commission of the Chinese Geophysical Society (CGS).
The event provided a high-level platform for academic exchange and collaboration, spotlighting the latest research results in earthquake science. It aimed to contribute to high-quality innovation in earthquake preparedness and disaster mitigation, while enhancing China’s international influence in seismic research.
