International Autumn School 2026: Advancing Research Together

From October 13 to 15, 2026, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM), in collaboration with Wuhan University of Technology (China) and international partners, hosted the International Autumn School. The event was held in a hybrid format, taking place simultaneously in Chișinău and Wuhan.

Aimed at young researchers, PhD students, and scholars, the initiative sought to promote interdisciplinary research and strengthen international scientific cooperation in fields such as nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, materials science, and green energy.

Key Highlights:

Official Opening: ASM President, Acad. Ion Tighineanu (attending in Wuhan), emphasized the importance of engaging the younger generation in research. He presented Professor Xiao-Yu Yang with the “Nicolae Milescu Spătarul” Medal of the ASM for his outstanding contributions to nanomaterials, catalysis, and international academic collaboration.
Keynote Lectures:
- Andrei Sarua (University of Bristol) – reliability of modern materials and devices;
- Xiao-Yu Yang (Wuhan University of Technology) – bio-inspired nanomaterials;
- Acad. Veaceslav Ursachi (ASM) – optical spectroscopy methods for material characterization;
- Prof. Klaus Mainzer (President of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts) – the role of artificial intelligence in advancing modern science;
- Prof. Rodrigo Martins (President of the European Academy of Sciences – EurASc) – sustainable micro- and nanofabrication for oxide electronics;
- Prof. Kazunari Domen (Shinshu University / University of Tokyo) – green hydrogen production via photocatalytic water splitting.

The International Autumn School took place alongside the 3rd International Symposium on Interdisciplinary Materials (ISIM 2026) in Wuhan, providing a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and international research partnerships.

Link: https://www.asm.md/scoala-de-toamna-moldo-chineza-cercetatori-de-prestigiu-reuniti-la-wuhan-si-chisinau-pentru

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