From August 14 to 16, 2026, the 5th International Conference on Mechanical, Aerospace Technology and Materials Application (MATMA 2026) was successfully held in Beijing. Hosted by Beihang University, the conference brought together numerous experts and scholars from domestic and international universities, research institutions, and enterprises.
At the opening ceremony, representatives of the host delivered speeches, emphasizing the conference's focus on the latest achievements in fields such as mechanical engineering, aerospace technology, and materials application, with special attention to cutting-edge directions including intelligent manufacturing, green aerospace, novel functional materials, and digital design.
The keynote speech session was full of highlights. Researcher Yecheng Wang from Sun Yat-sen University presented on "Non-Faradaic Junction Sensing," demonstrating a novel sensing mechanism for ion-electron coupling interfaces, providing self-powered, highly sensitive solutions for wearable devices and soft robotics. Professor Zilong Zhao from Beihang University, through his research on "Biomorphological Mechanics Based on Computational Structural Form-Finding," revealed the optimization laws of morphological evolution in plant and animal organs, offering new ideas for high-performance structural design. Professor Gang Zhang from Harbin Institute of Technology, speaking on "Analytical Orbit Prediction Methods for Continuous-Thrust Spacecraft and Their Applications," proposed a set of analytical recursive methods to address the challenges of orbit prediction for continuous-thrust spacecraft, significantly improving the efficiency of trajectory optimization and maneuver estimation for non-cooperative targets. Professor Hongjun Yu from the same university focused on "Fracture Mechanics of Multi-Interface Heterogeneous Materials," proposing a domain-conservation integral method that overcame the long-standing bottleneck in calculating fracture parameters of complex interfaces. The four presentations closely followed the frontiers of the discipline and sparked heated discussions.
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The oral presentation session also featured numerous highlights. More than twenty young scholars from various institutions, including the Shanghai Institute of Satellite Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Zhejiang University, Chang'an University, and Civil Aviation University of China, presented their latest research progress on topics such as spacecraft thermal control, variable-sweep wing actuation, bearing fault diagnosis, and ballast cleaning machinery, sparking lively on-site discussions.
This conference built a high-level international exchange platform for scholars in the fields of mechanics, aerospace, and materials, effectively promoting the deep integration of theory and engineering applications. We look forward to the MATMA series of conferences continuing to promote scientific and technological innovation, and we will meet again next year!