From August 17 to 20, the Measurement, Sensor Systems and Applications Conference (MeSSAC) 2025 was successfully held at the Hangzhou International Campus of Beihang University. The conference was organized by internationally renowned experts such as Kenneth GRATTAN, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Professor of London Metropolitan University; Paolo CARBONE, President of the International Measurement Confederation, Editor-in-Chief of the journal Measurement, and Professor of the University of Perugia; and Professor Yan Yong, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Chief Scientist of the International Research Center for Carbon Neutralization (IRCCN) of Hangzhou International Innovation Institute (H3I) of Beihang University, in collaboration with Elsevier. The conference received over 230 submissions from universities and research institutions across more than ten countries, with over 200 experts and scholars registering to attend, demonstrating the strong vitality and cutting-edge advancement in the field of measurement globally.
On the morning of August 18, the MeSSAC officially opened. Professor Kenneth GRATTAN, Professor Paolo CARBONE, Dong Zhuoning, Assistant President of Beihang University and Director of H3I, Professor Yan Yong, and Elsevier representative Mr. Lin Tao delivered speeches. They extended warm congratulations on the convening of the conference and expressed high expectations for its outcomes. The opening ceremony was presided over by Professor Xu Lijun, Dean of the School of Instrumentation and Optoelectronic Engineering at Beihang University.
The keynote speeches were outstanding, sparking rounds of applause with their cutting-edge content. Professor Adrian PODOLEANU, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Head of the Applied Optics Group at the University of Kent, lectured on "Optical coherence tomography inspired sensing" to share theoretical fundamentals and innovative applications of optical coherence tomography. Professor Xu Lijun from Beihang University gave a report titled "Tomographic Imaging of Combustion Temperature and Gas Concentration Distribution and Applications" to showcase his team's major breakthroughs in combustion monitoring imaging and its application prospects in the aerospace sector. Professor Gilberto BRAMBILLA, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton, elaborated on the topic of "Pushing the limits of distributed acoustic sensing for earthquake monitoring" to provide an overview of the latest research progress in acoustic sensing technology for earthquake monitoring.
The conference featured 84 high-level oral presentations across parallel sub-sessions, with more than 50 cutting-edge posters displayed. These presentations and posters covered trending topics in measurement science and technology, such as sensing and measurement of batteries and energy storage devices, and measurement systems and monitoring instruments used in biomedicine and healthcare. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on the latest research findings in a vibrant academic atmosphere. After a rigorous review by the awards committee, outstanding young scholars with exceptional presentations and posters were recognized with the "Best Oral Presentation Award" and the "Best Poster Award".
The conference also included a forum for women scientists and a seminar on academic publishing in the field of measurement. On the afternoon of August 17, Elsevier and the China Women's Association for Science and Technology (CWAST) jointly organized the Women Scientists Forum. Speaking as a representative of outstanding women scientists, Professor Gao Bo from the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), a recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, shared her rich experience in her career path, sparking a wide resonance among attendees. The guests engaged in an insightful conversation on opportunities and challenges facing women in science and technology, and interacted warmly with the audience.
Following that, the "Editor-in-Chief Face-to-Face" forum of the Measurement journal was held. Professor Paolo CARBONE, Editor-in-Chief of Measurement, reviewed the journal's development course and submission process. Together with Kenneth GRATTAN, Editor-in-Chief of Measurement: Sensors, and Yan Yong, Editor-in-Chief of Measurement: Energy, he offered detailed guidance on topics of keen interest to young researchers, including the application for the editorial board, reviewer qualifications, journal preferences, and review processes.
Both events were rich in content and provided strong support for women scientists and young researchers in career development, academic collaboration, and research paper publication.
At noon on August 20, the 2025 MeSSAC came to a successful conclusion in a vibrant academic atmosphere. Concluding remarks were delivered by Professor Kenneth GRATTAN, Professor Paolo CARBONE, Professor Yan Yong, and Professor Zhao Weisheng, Vice President of Beihang University. The chairpersons commended the conference for its organization and academic output and expressed confidence in the future development of the measurement discipline. Zhao Weisheng expressed sincere gratitude to all attendees. He highlighted H3I's progress in infrastructure and talent development initiatives and looked forward to more high-level international academic exchanges and cooperation in the future.
The conference established a high-level exchange platform for researchers in sensors and measurement worldwide, advancing international academic cooperation and knowledge sharing. It will have a profound impact on the innovative development of global measurement science and technology. Through the MeSSAC 2025, we talk with the world and advance into the future!
Approved by Dong Zhuoning, Zhang Wei, Xu Ran
Edited by Yuan Xiaohui
