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Call for Papers - International Sessions at FENDT 2025

We warmly invite international researchers, industry experts, and innovators to submit papers to the International Sessions of the 2025 Far East Non-destructive Testing Conference (FENDT 2025), scheduled for June 23-26, 2025, at Wuhan, China.

International Sessions Overview

Join cutting-edge discussions in the rapidly evolving field of non-destructive testing and evaluation (NDT&E), across specialized international sessions organized by leading institutions including Northumbria University (UK), Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Changchun Institute of Optics (CAS), and Beihang University:

International Session Chairs

Prof. Jing Rao (Beihang University)

Dr. Qiuji Yi (Northumbria University, UK)

Dr. Bill Tang (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)

Dr. Xudong Niu (Changchun Institute of Optics, CAS)

Dr. Bo Feng (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)

1. Electromagnetic and Thermography NDT International Session Chairs: Dr. Qiuji Yi (Northumbria University, UK) and Dr. Bill Tang (Huazhong University of Science and Technology) Topics include but are not limited to:

• Eddy current arrays and multi-frequency analysis
• Magnetic flux leakage (MFL) testing enhancements
• Microwave and terahertz NDT
• Multi-sensor electromagnetic fusion and tomography
• Metamaterials and their applications in electromagnetic NDT
• Deep learning-driven electromagnetic signal interpretation
• Active and passive thermographic inspection methods
• Quantitative thermal analysis for material evaluation
• Multi-physics approaches combining thermography with other NDT methods

2. Acoustic and Ultrasonic NDT International Session Chairs: Prof. Jing Rao (Beihang University), Dr. Bo Feng (Huazhong University of Science and Technology) and Dr. Xudong Niu (Changchun Institute of Optics, CAS)

Topics include but are not limited to:

• Ultrasonic phased-array imaging and beamforming advances
• Laser-generated ultrasound and photoacoustic methods
• Acoustic emission techniques for structural health monitoring
• Guided waves for inspection of additive-manufactured and complex structures
• Nonlinear acoustic methods for microstructural damage assessment
• Advanced signal processing: Full Matrix Capture (FMC) and Total Focusing Method (TFM)
• Time reversal acoustics and adaptive ultrasonic imaging
• High-sensitivity transducer technology
• Ultrasonic meta-surfaces and structured acoustic fields

3. AI, Digitalization, and Advanced Computing for NDT&E International Session Chairs: Dr. Qiuji Yi, Dr. Bill Tang, and Prof. Jing Rao

Topics include but are not limited to:

• Deep learning and transformer architectures for defect detection
• Computer vision and image analytics in automated inspections
• Generative AI for realistic NDT simulations and synthetic dataset creation
• Transfer learning and self-supervised methods for scarce-data scenarios
• Automated defect classification, characterization, and severity evaluation
• Real-time embedded AI for portable NDT equipment
• Edge computing and IoT integration in structural health monitoring
• Large language models (LLMs) and AI-driven knowledge discovery in NDT

Submission Information

• Abstract submission deadline: April 30, 2025
• Full paper submission deadline:
  • English papers: April 30, 2025
  • Chinese papers: May 5, 2025
• Language: Full papers should be submitted in English
• Paper length:
  • Papers for SCI journal recommendation: 11+ pages
  • Other papers: 4000-6000 words (including figures and tables)
• References: At least 12 references, with 30% from high-quality journals or FENDT conference proceedings from the past 3-5 years

Presentation Formats

• Oral presentations
• Poster sessions with brief oral introductions

Authors may indicate their preferred presentation format when submitting abstracts. Final decisions will be made by session chairs.

Awards

Outstanding contributions will be recognized through several awards:

• FAREAST Excellence Award for International Papers:
  • Special Prize (1): 8,000 CNY
  • First Prize (2): 5,000 CNY
  • Second Prize (4): 3,000 CNY
• Zhongke Innovation Excellence Award for English Papers:
  • Special Prize (1): 8,000 CNY
  • First Prize (2): 5,000 CNY
  • Second Prize (4): 3,000 CNY
  • Third Prize (8): 1,000 CNY
• Student Paper Awards:
  • English papers:
    • First Prize (1): 5,000 CNY
    • Second Prize (3): 2,000 CNY
    • Third Prize (6): 1,500 CNY
• Best Poster/Short Presentation Award: Top 30% of presenters will receive certificates and 200 CNY

Important Dates

• Abstract and full paper submission open: March 28, 2025
• Abstract submission deadline: April 30, 2025
• English paper submission deadline: April 30, 2025
• Chinese paper submission deadline: May 5, 2025
• Conference check-in: June 23, 2025
• Conference dates: June 24-26, 2025

Submission Process

Domestic authors should submit papers through the FENDT online submission system (click "Paper Submission" on the right side of https://www.fendtf.com/ENPaper templates are available on the submission page.

Copyright Information

Authors must ensure submitted papers have not been previously published. By submitting papers that are formally accepted, authors agree to transfer copyright to the conference organizers, who reserve the right to compile, reproduce, distribute, or display the papers online.

Contact Information

• Electromagnetic NDT Session:
  • Dr. Qiuji Yi: qiuji.yi@northumbria.ac.uk
  • Dr. Bill Tang: billtang@hust.edu.cn
• Acoustic and Ultrasonic NDT Session:
  • Dr. Xudong Niu: niuxudong@ciomp.ac.cn
  • Dr. Bo Feng: bofeng@hust.edu.cn
  • Prof. Jing Rao: jingrao@buaa.edu.cn

Organized by: 2025 Far East Non-destructive Testing Conference Preparatory Committee Nanjing Huanqiu East Detection Technology Co., Ltd. March 28, 2025.