Scientific Committee
Organizers
 |
Tianjin University Tianjin University, founded in 1895 and formerly known as Peiyang University, is the first modern university in China. It was one of the first universities included in "Project 211" and "Project 985", and has been designated as a "World Class University, Category A”. TJU has trained more than 300,000 high-level talents for the country and society. TJU adheres to the concept of "Strengthening Engineering, Bolstering Science, Uplifting Literature, Propelling Medicine, and Integrating Fields”, and has formed a comprehensive disciplinary layout with a distinct advantage in engineering, the combination of science and technology, and the coordinated development of multiple disciplines, such as economics, management, literature, law, medicine, education, and art. There are 15 subject areas at TJU which rank in the ESI’s top 1%, with Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Material Science and Environment & Ecology ranking in the top 0.1%, and Engineering and Chemistry ranking in the top 0.01%. TJU adheres to the principle of opening up the university to the world and deepening international exchange and cooperation in all aspects. It has cooperative relationships with 260 universities, research institutes and companies in 50 countries and regions. |
 |
School of Chemical Engineering and Technology (SCET) With a 100-year history of Chemical Engineering Discipline, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology (SCET) at Tianjin University (TJU) is renowned for its excellent education, innovative research, top-notch talent training and significant contribution to the societal development. Domestically, Chemical Engineering Discipline of SCET has been ranked #1 for nearly three decades in evaluations by the Ministry of Education in China since 2002. Globally, it ranked #28 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. Our BEng Chemical Engineering and Technology Program is the first in China to be accredited at M Standard by IChemE since 2008. Also, SCET has been awarded the First Prize for National Teaching Achievement Awards of Higher Education for six rounds in a row since 2001. The Tianjin University Student Chapter of AIChE has won “Outstanding Student Chapter” for four consecutive years. Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists was initially drafted by our experts at Tianjin University in collaborations with international partners. SCET consistently focuses on the core chemical engineering technologies, as well as green chemical technologies, and new materials for energy, environmental, and engineering uses, and has fostered cross-disciplinary growth to transform results to productivity. We are dedicated to fostering a world-class discipline in chemical engineering through tireless efforts of generations. |
 |
Tianjin Normal University Tianjin Normal University (TNU), established in 1958, is a leading comprehensive university in Tianjin that excels in teacher education while maintaining strengths across arts and sciences. As an institution committed to interdisciplinary research and global engagement, TNU offers comprehensive programs spanning economics, sciences, engineering, law, education, literature, management, and the arts. The university has achieved notable academic distinction, with four disciplines - Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, and Environmental Science & Ecology - ranking in the global top 1% in ESI rankings. TNU's robust research infrastructure includes numerous high-quality research centers and laboratories, supported by its successful completion of over 300 national-level research projects and receipt of multiple prestigious national research awards. With a vibrant academic community of 35,754 students and 2,527 full-time faculty members, TNU boasts exceptional teaching talent - including more than 90 professors recognized through national-level talent programs. This strong faculty foundation supports the university's mission to advance knowledge through innovative teaching and cutting-edge research. |
 |
Xinjiang University Xinjiang University (XJU), founded in 1924, is a national "Double First-Class" university and a key "211 Project" university located in Urumqi, Xinjiang. The university offers comprehensive academic programs spanning 13 major disciplines, including Philosophy, Economics, Law, Literature, History, Science, Engineering, Management, and Arts, covering core areas of higher education and scientific research. XJU boasts 3 national "Double First-Class" disciplines (Chemistry, Computer Science, and Marxist Theory) and 9 ESI top 1% global ranking disciplines, including Engineering, Materials Science, and Mathematics. With strong research capabilities, XJU has secured 29 national major/key projects in recent years. The university enrolls 39,774 students and employs 2,102 faculty members, including 1,296 associate or full professors. Guided by its motto "Unity, Diligence, Simplicity, and Vitality," XJU is committed to becoming a distinctive research-intensive university on the Silk Road Economic Belt by 2035, serving as a regional hub for talent cultivation and technological innovation. |
 |
Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations is guided by China and Tianjin's development strategies, including "Green Development", "Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality", "Healthy China", and "Food Security". Committed to pioneering breakthroughs in green material innovation and advanced manufacturing, the laboratory leverages novel systems and mechanisms to bridge the entire innovation chain—from fundamental scientific discoveries to key technological advancements and industrial applications. As a national-level research platform, it strives to establish itself as a strategically vital hub in materials science, fostering a world-class research center that drives the future of sustainable material innovation. |
 |
Nature Chemical Engineering Nature Chemical Engineering is a new monthly online journal, debuting in January 2024, dedicated to publishing the most significant original research, commentary and analysis of direct relevance to the diverse community of chemical engineers in both academia and industry. Nature Chemical Engineering is a new monthly online journal dedicated to publishing the most significant original research, commentary and analysis of direct relevance to the diverse community of chemical engineers. The journal will highlight all facets of chemical engineering: from fundamental scientific advances in chemical, physical and biological systems to the design, scale-up and optimization of chemical processes of importance to society. |
 |
Nature Energy Publishing monthly, Nature Energy is dedicated to exploring all aspects of this on-going discussion, from the generation and storage of energy, to its distribution and management, the needs and demands of the different actors, and the impacts that energy technologies and policies have on societies. We have a particular interest in studies that advance our knowledge and inform the development of next-generation technologies and solutions. Nature Energy provides a forum for all parties active at the frontiers of energy to come together and learn about the different facets of this sector. Like all Nature-branded journals, Nature Energy is characterized by a dedicated team of professional editors, a fair and rigorous peer-review process, high standards of copy-editing and production, swift publication and editorial independence. In addition to publishing original research, Nature Energy will publish Comments, Perspectives, Reviews, News & Views, Features and Correspondence from across the full range of disciplines concerned with energy. |
 |
Nature Catalysis Nature Catalysis brings together researchers from across all chemistry and related fields, publishing work on homogeneous catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis, and biocatalysts, incorporating both fundamental and applied studies. We have a particular interest in applied work that advances our knowledge and informs the development of sustainable industries and processes. Nature Catalysis provides coverage of the science and business of catalysis research, creating a unique journal for scientists, engineers and researchers in academia and industry. |
 |
Nature A weekly, international journal, publishing papers from any area of science with great potential impact and whose importance extends well beyond the confines of the specific discipline concerned. Nature has the highest impact factor of any journal publishing basic scientific research. Nature also publishes Reviews, as well as a broad range of informal material in the form of Editorials, News and News Features, Correspondence, Opinion, News and Views, Books and Arts, Futures (the award-winning science-fiction series) and NatureJobs (articles on careers and recruitment). The journal also publishes regular supplements, including Insights, Outlooks and Technology Features. Nature publishes much online-only information, including the award-winning daily Nature News, blogs, regular web focuses (collections of topical material, often from the journal’s archive) and other web-only special features. |
 |
Nature Sustainability Nature Sustainability publishes significant original research from a broad range of natural, social and engineering fields about sustainability, its policy dimensions and possible solutions. Understanding how to ensure the well-being of current and future generations within the limits of the natural world is the overarching goal of sustainability research. Nature Sustainability will cover topics including agriculture and food security, biodiversity conservation, circular economy, cities and urbanisation, climate change in holistic context, development, ecosystem services, education, environmental behaviour, environmental degradation, environmental law, green infrastructure, health and environment, human population, innovation, land use and land use change, natural capital, natural resources management, policy, pollution, poverty, supply chain, waste, water–energy–food and water-soil-waste connections and others, all as related to sustainability. |