The Sixteen International Conference on Combustion and Energy Utilization (ICCEU16) Successfully Concludes at City University of Hong Kong

From February 9 to 13, 2025, the 16th International Conference on Combustion and Energy Utilization (ICCEU16) was successfully held at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). The event was well organized and successfully completed all its agendas, earning high praise from participants. Organized by Prof. Peng Zhang, as the Chair of Local Organizing Committee of the 16th ICCEU, the conference received strong support from the University, the Department of Mechanical Engineering (MNE), and the K.C. Wong Education Foundation.

Strong Support from University Leadership and Grand Opening Ceremony

The leadership of CityUHK and the MNE Department placed great emphasis on this conference. During the opening ceremony, Prof. Anderson SHUM, Vice President (Research) of CityUHK, Prof. Yong YANG, Head of the MNE Department, and Prof. Hsiao-Kang MA, Chairman of the ICCEU16 International Organizing Committee, delivered welcoming speeches.

They extended a warm welcome to experts and scholars from around the world and highlighted the importance of combustion and energy utilization in global sustainable development. The strong support and participation from the university and department leadership laid a solid foundation for the smooth running of the conference.

Record-Breaking Number of Submissions and Participants
This year’s conference attracted a large number of submissions from experts and scholars in the field of combustion and energy utilization worldwide, surpassing the scale of previous ICCEU conferences. Over a hundred high-quality papers were submitted, with contributions from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Korea, Russia, Germany, and Saudi Arabia. The number of participants also reached a record high, reflecting the growing influence of the ICCEU conference in the global academic community.
 
Gathering of World-Class Scholars: Outstanding Plenary and Invited Talks
The conference featured three distinguished plenary speakers, Prof. Assaad MASRI (University of Sydney), Prof. Fei QI (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), and Prof. Carlos Fernandez-Pello (University of California, Berkeley) who are leading figures in the field of combustion science.
In addition, ten K.C. Wong Scholars delivered insightful invited talks, sharing their latest research achievements in combustion and energy utilization, further enriching the academic content of the conference.
      
Enthusiastic Academic Exchange and Vibrant Conference Atmosphere
During the conference, participants from academia, industry, and student communities actively engaged in discussions and exchanges. The conference provided a high-level platform for academic exchange, where participants delved into cutting-edge topics such as combustion science, energy utilization, and clean energy technologies. Attendees expressed that the conference not only broadened their academic horizons but also fostered cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation, fully embodying the joy and rewards of academic exchange.
       
Generous Support from the K.C. Wong Education Foundation
The conference received generous support from the K.C. Wong Education Foundation. Since its establishment in 1985, the foundation has been dedicated to advancing education, science, technology, and culture in China, supporting numerous international academic conferences and forums. The foundation’s funding played a crucial role in the success of this conference, injecting new vitality into academic exchange and collaboration in the field of combustion and energy utilization.

Conclusion and Future Outlook
The successful conclusion of the 16th International Conference on Combustion and Energy Utilization (ICCEU16) not only showcased CityUHK’s academic strength in the field but also provided a high-level platform for global scholars to exchange ideas. The conference marked a new milestone in the research of combustion and energy utilization. Moving forward, CityUHK will continue to promote academic innovation and collaboration in this field, contributing to global sustainable development.