The 13th International Symposium on Ultrafast Phenomena and THz Waves (ISUPTW 2026) was successfully held at the Beihang Hangzhou International Campus. The four-day event brought together nearly 300 distinguished researchers, scientists, and industry leaders from more than 10 countries, including the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Singapore, and Russia.

The symposium was hosted by the Hangzhou International Innovation Institute of Beihang University and co-organized by the International Terahertz Research Center, the State Key Laboratory of Spintronics, the School of Electronic and Information Engineering, and the School of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering at Beihang University.

Themed around cutting-edge advances in ultrafast phenomena and THz technology, the symposium provided a premier international forum for exchanging groundbreaking discoveries and fostering deep collaboration between academia and industry.

In his opening address, Zhao Weisheng, Vice President of Beihang University, extended a warm welcome to attendees from around the globe. He noted that the symposium provides a high-level platform for advancing ultrafast phenomena and THz technology. Emphasizing Beihang's commitment to openness, inclusiveness, and collaboration, he expressed hope that the event would catalyze new breakthroughs and strengthen global partnerships in this rapidly evolving field.

At the opening ceremony, Zhang Xicheng, Professor of the University of Rochester and Chair of the Symposium, and Shen Ping, Global Chair of IEEE Photonics, delivered remarks. They expressed their congratulations and gratitude to Beihang for its meticulous organization and strong support. The ceremony was presided over by Professor Wu Xiaojun, Director of the International Terahertz Research Center at Beihang Hangzhou International Campus.

The symposium featured 12 plenary presentations. Distinguished speakers included Professor Zhao Zhentang from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institution, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS); Professor Qiu Chengwei from the National University of Singapore; Professor Alfred Leitenstorfer from the University of Konstanz; Professor Hartmut Roskos from Goethe University Frankfurt; Professor Rostislav Mikhaylovskiy from Lancaster University; Professor Vince Wallace from the University of Western Australia; Professor Chen Yulin from ShanghaiTech University; Professor Wei Zhiyi from the Institute of Physics, CAS; Professor Wang Nanlin, TD Lee Chair Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Professor Chang Chao from Peking University; Professor Fu Yuxi from Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, CAS; and Professor Meng Sheng from the Institute of Physics, CAS.

In addition, the symposium hosted two parallel sessions dedicated to ultrafast phenomena and THz technology, featuring over 100 invited presentations, nearly 20 oral presentations, and close to 40 poster presentations. Topics covered a wide range of cutting-edge applications, including terahertz communications, biomedical detection, ultrafast imaging, and quantum material manipulation, showcasing the full innovation chain from fundamental research to industrial deployment.

At the symposium banquet, several awards were presented. The X.-C. Zhang Award, sponsored by Qingdao Quenda Terahertz Technology Co., Ltd., was conferred upon Professor Cergio Carbajo of the University of California, Los Angeles; Professor Wang Qijie of Nanyang Technological University; Professor Yan Lixin of Tsinghua University; and Professor Rostislav Mikhaylovskiy of Lancaster University. The award was presented by Professor Zhang Xicheng and Professor Zhu Liguo of the China Academy of Engineering Physics.

The symposium also introduced the inaugural Lingxi Award, sponsored by Beijing Yuanda Hengtong Technology Development Co., Ltd., which recognized six outstanding young researchers. Additionally, awards were presented for best oral and poster presentations.

During the banquet, a cultural program blending traditional Chinese and Western elements was presented, offering attendees a memorable artistic experience.

The event received generous support from twenty industry leaders, including Han's Laser, LBTEK, and Menlo Systems. Their exhibitions showcased the latest core equipment and solutions in THz detection, ultrafast lasers, and optical components, helping to bridge the gap between research and industrial application and contributing to independent innovation and supply chain advancement in the fields of ultrafast phenomena and THz technology in China.

Source: Official WeChat account of Hangzhou International Campus of Beihang University

Editor: Lyu Xingyun