Scene of the 2025 International Workshop on Fine Geophysical Exploration for Mining, Urban and Environmental Engineering
Liu Bo, President of China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing, delivers an address
Peng Suping, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), Chair of the Organizing Committee and Director of the State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources Fine Exploration and Intelligent Development, delivers an address.
Luo Zhiqin, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Working Committee and Deputy Director of the Administrative Committee of Xiong’an New Area, delivers an address.
Professor T. J. Moser, former Editor-in-Chief of Geophysical Prospecting, delivers an address.
Zhang Jianming, Vice Chairman of the China Coal Society, delivers an address
Kang Hongpu, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), delivers a keynote report.
Professor William Harbert, University of Pittsburgh, delivers a keynote report.
Peng Jianbing, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), delivers a keynote report.
Cui Ximin, Vice President of China University of Mining and Technology–Beijing, chairs the meeting.
Group photo of the participants
The International Workshop on Fine Geophysical Exploration for Mining, Urban and Environmental Engineering was held in Xiong’an New Area from September 22 to 24, 2025. The event was hosted by the State Key Laboratory of Coal Resources Fine Exploration and Intelligent Development at the University.Professor Liu Bo, President of the University; Peng Suping, Chair of the Organizing Committee, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), and Director of the State Key Laboratory; Luo Zhiqin, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Working Committee and Deputy Director of the Administrative Committee of Xiong’an New Area; Professor T. J. Moser, former Editor-in-Chief of Geophysical Prospecting and Chair of the Workshop’s Academic Committee; CAE Academician Kang Hongpu; CAS Academician Peng Jianbing; CAE Academician Wang Shuangming; CAE Academician Wang Yunmin; and Zhang Jianming, Vice Chairman of the China Coal Society, among others, attended the meeting. The conference brought together 6 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, over 10 renowned international scholars from multiple countries, more than 30 national-level talents, over 40 national-level young talents, as well as over 400 researchers and industry representatives from universities, research institutions, and enterprises across China. Vice President Cui Ximin presided over the opening ceremony.
In his opening address, Liu Bo extended a warm welcome to participants from China and abroad and outlined the University’s progress toward building a world-class institution in energy science and technology. He noted that the University has established an Advanced Research Institute in Xiong’an to actively support the development of the New Area. Emphasizing the vital role of fine geophysical exploration technologies in safeguarding energy and resource security and promoting sustainable urban development, Liu expressed his hope that the workshop would serve as a platform for collaboration and innovation, advancing the technology toward higher precision and broader applications and contributing distinctive solutions from the University and from China.
In his remarks, Peng Suping noted that energy security, urban underground space safety, and ecological sustainability have become strategic issues of global concern. By bringing together the three major engineering domains—mining, urban development, and environmental protection—with the cutting-edge technology of fine geophysical exploration, the workshop addresses shared international challenges related to resource security, urban safety, and environmental sustainability. Peng expressed his hope that the event would serve as a platform to bring together global expertise and innovation, advance breakthroughs in key technologies, and provide forward-looking scientific support for energy security, urban resilience, and ecological progress worldwide.
Luo Zhiqin noted that Xiong’an New Area is rapidly emerging as a hub for high-end industries and talent. He highlighted that fine geophysical exploration technologies have been deeply integrated into the planning and construction of the New Area, and emphasized that Xiong’an will continue to improve its innovation ecosystem and promote the commercialization and application of scientific and technological achievements.
Professor T. J. Moser and Zhang Jianming also delivered remarks.
Under the theme “AI-Empowered Fine Exploration for the Safe and Harmonious Development of Mining, Urban, and Environmental Systems,” the two-day workshop featured 95 presentations. Participants engaged in in-depth and constructive discussions on key topics including precision exploration of deep resources, imaging of urban underground space, restoration of mining environmental systems, and geological carbon sequestration. The workshop provided an important platform for sharing the latest research, exchanging ideas, and exploring new approaches through which geophysical technologies can contribute to the sustainable development of human society.
The successful convening of the workshop has enhanced China’s international visibility in the field of fine geophysical exploration and injected new momentum into technological progress and the practical application of scientific research across the industry.
