Successful convening of the 2019 chemometrics seminar for young and middle-aged scholars

Author: Date: 2020-11-11 14:33 click: [ ]

From Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2019, the 2019 chemometrics seminar for young and middle-aged scholars was successfully convened in Shenzhen. The event was organized by the Chemistry Department of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and hosted by Shenzhen University. Over one hundred famous experts and outstanding young and middle-aged researchers in chemistry field attended the seminar. The event provided a communication opportunity for experts and researchers coming from various universities and different chemistry disciplines but are all interested in the advancement of chemometrics.

Zhang Xueji, Vice President of Shenzhen University attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. He extended warm welcome to the attendees of the meeting on behalf of Shenzhen University, expressed sincere thanks to everyone’s attending of the meeting from afar, and wished that the meeting could bring out wonderful ideas, foster profound friendship and add momentum to better development of chemometrics. He pointed out that science can create beautiful things, chemistry can generate miraculous changes, while chemometrics is something that measures such changes. We are indebted to the scientists for their truth-seeking attitude, their rigorous scholarship style, their continuous innovations, and their marvelous achievements that have powered the progresses of the world. Shenzhen has been a pilot zone of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Every scientist has the responsibility and obligation of undertaking the mission of the epoch, that is to endlessly push forward scientific and social development and transform our nation into a high-tech powerhouse.

Chen Yongjun, Vice Director of the Chemistry Department of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, provided an insightful review of the problems found in the scientific research field of China, and outlined the reforms to be implemented by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Disciplines guide our attitude and attitude determines the outcome of our undertaking. He pointed out that research activities must be conducted in a manner that conforms to professional ethics and integrity. Young scholars are pillars of a technical power. They spearhead innovation activities; they safeguard academic integrity; and they defend our national interests. Every young scholar must respect academic guidelines, honor the professional integrity, adhere to the truth-seeking attitude, maintain academic independence and research uniqueness, and fulfil their honorable missions.

Yang Xueming, a fellow with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, talked about his understanding of chemometrics from the perspective of a physical chemist. A team led by Mr. Yang has developed a cross molecular beam reaction kinetics device with great breakthroughs in geometric phase effect. The device is the result of combining threshold laser ionization technology and ion velocity imaging technology. Using his personal experiences, he demonstrated that the core of chemometrics is the development of precision chemical measuring instruments. Innovative lab instruments are the tools that power every scientific research project. Then, Jiang Guibin, a fellow with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivered a report titled “National Demand and Frontier of Analytical Science”, explaining the vital roles that chemical analytical and measuring technologies are playing in environmental protection, food safety and energy consumption reduction. Ifsomeone wants to succeed in something, he/she shall be equipped with essential and powerful tools. Zhao Yuliang, a fellow with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivered a report titled “Nano-biological Analysis and Its Application”. He demonstrated three-dimensional diffraction of cells, quantitative analysis of integrin protein imaging and other new technologies, highlighted the importance of creative thinking and ingenious instruments in nano-biological analysis, and pointed out that precision instruments and reliable methodology must be developed to meet the needs of chemistry. This represents both a precious opportunity and a daunting challenge. Tan Weihong, a fellow with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivered a report concerning molecular preventive medicine. Scientists can now get a better understanding of the development process and pathological mechanism of diseases and use molecular diagnoses to inform more effective treatments. He pointed out the importance of technologies especially chemometrics in medical treatments. Preventive medicine will surely become an important part of Chinese public health in the future.

Then, Li Jinghong and Fan Chunhai, fellows with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, delivered speeches titled “Single Cell Analytical Chemistry” and “Frame Nucleic Acid Analysis” respectively, sharing their research experiences and relevant results. Several other researchers also reported their research progresses and representative achievements in chemometrics and answered questions raised by the audience. Presided by Wang Chunxia, Director of the Chemometrics Division, Chemistry Department, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the meeting proceeded to the discussions concerning the current status, challenges and opportunities of chemometrics; major demands of the nation, key technical problems; the 14thFive-year Plan and talent education; and the reform of research protocol and problems identified. All the attendees took part in the heated discussions, sharing their opinions and putting forward suggestions for better development of chemometrics.

After the seminar, some attendees of the meeting paid a visit to Yuehai Campus of Shenzhen University, with Vice President Zhang Xueji as their tour guide. Bathing in the warm sunshine of early winter, the delegation loitered in the Litchi Woods, promenaded along Wenshan Lake, and took photos at various corners of the campus. Every visitor was amazed by the development speed of Shenzhen University, impressed by the strategic plan of “building a world-class university”, and convinced of the brilliant future of the university.

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