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• Quantum Computing Enhanced Data-Driven Computational Mechanics for Composite Materials Structures
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  Heng Hu

  Prof. Heng Hu is a Changjiang Distinguished Professor at Ningxia University in China and a Hongyi Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Wuhan University in China. In 2006, he received his Ph.D. in solid mechanics from University of Lorraine in France. Subsequently, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Ecole Polytechnique in France. He joined Wuhan University in 2008 and Ningxia University in 2024. His main research interests include data-driven computational mechanics, multi-scale modeling and simulation of composite structures, and buckling and wrinkling of thin-walled structures. Currently, Prof. Hu serves as the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the journal of Composite Structures, and a general council member of the International Association of Computational Mechanics (IACM).
• Data-driven computational mechanics has great potential in the field of composite materials because it can reduce the time and cost related to the constitutive law. However, computing power is still a big challenge in the constitutive data collection methods and the data-driven algorithms. In the meantime, quantum computing is expected to surpass classical computing in terms of computing power, but its applications need to be broadened and the corresponding algorithms need to be developed. This work aims to develop quantum computing enhanced data-driven computational mechanics from three aspects: multiscale constitutive data collection methods, data-driven algorithms, and simulation platforms, so as to improve the efficiency and accuracy of multiscale simulation of composite materials.

• Multi-field Mechanics and Application in Brain-wave Transducer of Hydrogel Composites
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  Qingsheng Yang

  Dr. Qingsheng Yang is a chair professor in the mechanics and the head of the Department of Engineering Mechanics at Beijing University of Technology. He focuses on research on the multi-field coupling mechanics of hydrogels, the strengthening mechanisms, interfacial behavior of fiber-reinforced hydrogel composites, and their biomedical applications. He has published more than 200 journal papers, 4 academic monographs and holds more than 20 patents. He has received two Beijing Science and Technology Awards and has been honored with honorary titles such as Beijing Teaching Master, Beijing Leading Talent, and Beijing Outstanding Teacher.
• Flexible sensors can monitor and record physiological signals such as brain waves and heart rate in real-time, which reflect human cognitive activities and emotional states. By analyzing these signals, we can develop more intelligent human-computer interaction systems. This lecture focuses on several coupled mechanics issues of hydrogels and their composites in biomedical applications such as soft-hard combined anti-fatigue hydrogel sensors, large-deformation and high-sensitivity mechanical arm controllers, and hydrogel microneedle EEG sensors.

• New Developments of the Improved Element-Free Galerkin Method for Nonlinear Solid Mechanics
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  Yumin Cheng

  Prof. Yumin Cheng is a professor of Shanghai University & Shanghai Institute of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics. He obtained his Ph.D in solid mechanics from Xi’an Jiaotong University in 1992. His research interests include meshless method, boundary element method and scientific and engineering computing. He has been honored with Fellow of The International Association of Applied Mechanics (IAAM), Fellow of International Association of Advanced Materials and VEBLEO Fellow. Currently, he serves as an Executive Committee Member of IAAM and Chairman of Committee of IAAM Standards and Codes. He is Associate Editor of the International Journal of Computers, Editor and Member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Applied Mechanics, and Member of the Editorial Board of Mathematics, International Journal of Computational Materials Science and Engineering and Journal of Computational Engineering.
• The meshless method is one of the essential numerical methods for science and engineering computation. The element-free Galerkin (EFG) method is one of important meshless methods. The EFG method is based on the moving least-squares (MLS) approximation. The low computational efficiency of the MLS approximation results in the low efficiency of the EFG method, which must be improved. This work introduces the MLS approximation and the corresponding improved methods, such as the improved MLS method, interpolating MLS method, improved interpolating MLS method, and complex variable MLS approximation. Based on the above approximation functions, some improved EFG methods, such as improved EFG method, complex variable EFG method, interpolating EFG method and other improved ones, will be presented for solving nonlinear solid mechanics problems. The advantages of these methods for nonlinear solid mechanics problems are shown from some numerical examples.

• A Novel Universal and Efficient Solution Framework for Nonlinear Mechanics Problems
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  Jizeng Wang

  Jizeng Wang is a Distinguished Changjiang Scholar Professor and Dean of the College of Civil Engineering and Mechanics at Lanzhou University, China. He also serves as Director of the Gansu Province Research Center for Nonlinear Mechanics, Chairman of the Gansu Mechanics Society, and Associate Editors of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (Chinese edition). After receiving his Ph.D. from Lanzhou University in 2001, he was a visiting scholar at the Max Planck Institute and Brown University before returning as a Distinguished Professor under the Cuiying Scholar Program. His research focuses on developing algorithms for nonlinear mechanics and conducting studies in cell mechanics. He has received numerous awards, including the First Prize of the Natural Science Award from the CSTAM and support from the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars.
• Nonlinearities pose significant mathematical challenges in modern mechanical problems, complicating their quantitative description and numerical solutions. To address these issues, we present a novel wavelet-based framework that leverages multi-resolution analysis to provide a universally applicable, high-precision approximation theory for functions, integrals, and derivatives. By constructing fundamental basis functions, we have developed a new methodological system for solving general strongly nonlinear initial boundary value problems in mechanics. Grounded in the multi-resolution analysis of function spaces, this system is tailored to meet the specific approximation requirements of complex problems. We have validated its effectiveness by successfully solving a variety of strongly nonlinear solid and fluid mechanics problems with diverse characteristics.

• Nanoscale Insight into the Structural and Mechanical Deterioration of Sulfate Attack on Cementitious Materials in Marine Environments
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  Xiangming Zhou

  Professor Xiangming Zhou is Chair Professor of Construction Materials and Structural Engineering and currently serves as the Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Brunel University London. He obtained his BEng in Civil and Structural Engineering and MEng in Structural Engineering from Tongji University in 1997 and 2000, respectively, followed by a PhD in Civil Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2004. After completing two years of postdoctoral research at HKUST and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, he began his academic career in the UK in 2007, where he has remained ever since. Professor Zhou’s research encompasses a broad range of advanced topics in sustainable cement and concrete technologies, including extrusion and 3D printing, low-carbon cementitious materials, carbon capture and adsorption through cement and concrete, and the valorisation of construction, demolition, and mining waste into sustainable materials. His work also extends to the molecular dynamics modelling of cement hydration and microstructural evolution. Notably, he is a pioneer in developing innovative testing methods, such as the elliptical ring test, to assess early-age cracking in concrete. His research has been widely recognized and supported by prominent funding bodies including the EPSRC, the European Commission, and the Royal Society, reflecting the international impact and significance of his work. He has led major international collaborations, notably coordinating the €5 million Green INSTRUCT project focused on energy-efficient building technologies. With over 140 publications in leading journals and an extensive global research network, Professor Zhou continues to play a leading role in advancing sustainable infrastructure through both theoretical innovation and practical application.
• Sulfate attack in marine environments poses a significant threat to the long-term durability of concrete structures, often resulting in severe material degradation and eventual structural failure. This study investigates the fundamental molecular-scale mechanisms driving sulfate-induced deterioration, with particular emphasis on the interactions between sulfate ions and the C–S–H and C–A–S–H phases in cementitious systems. Employing advanced molecular simulations—namely density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD)—this research elucidates how sulfate ions interact with the gel phases of cement. Key degradation processes are identified, including the weakening of silicon–aluminum bonds, progressive decalcification, and the formation of expansive ettringite phases. These transformations collectively undermine the mechanical integrity of the material. Further, the study assesses the effects of sulfate attack on mechanical performance, focusing on reductions in tensile strength and structural cohesion. The findings reveal how atomic-scale bond disruptions and phase transformations manifest as macroscopic deterioration, providing a deeper understanding of material behavior under aggressive marine conditions. By offering nanoscale insights into sulfate-induced damage, this research informs the development of more resilient cementitious materials and contributes to the broader effort to enhance the durability of infrastructure in coastal and marine environments.