PolyU hosted the 10th International Conference on Aerospace System Science and Engineering to promote multidisciplinary research in aerospace

Organised by Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) and hosted by Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering (AAE) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the 10th International Conference on Aerospace System Science and Engineering (ICASSE 2026) was successfully hosted from 16 to 17 July, further demonstrating its growing international influence in aerospace research and innovation.

As a premier international platform for advancing aerospace research, ICASSE 2026 brought together more than 160 leading researchers, academics and aerospace industry professionals from 10 countries and regions. The conference featured keynote and invited presentations by distinguished scholars and experts from academia and industry, covering emerging topics such as AI-enabled aerospace systems, autonomous flight and advanced composite materials, while showcasing the latest developments in aeronautics, astronautics and aerospace systems engineering.

Prof. Li-Ta HSU, Associate Professor and Limin Young Scholar in Aerospace Navigation in the AAE of PolyU and Prof. Wu XU, Vice Dean of the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics (SAA) of SJTU, served as the conference chairman. The opening ceremony featured welcome remarks by Prof. Zuankai WANG, Associate Vice President (Research) of PolyU, and Prof. Shiqiang HU, Secretary of the CPC School Committee of SAA of SJTU. Prof. Qi ZHAO, Associate Professor of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of PolyU, also delivered a keynote speech.

Beyond the technical programme, the conference fostered extensive academic and institutional exchanges. A delegation from SJTU visited PolyU to explore collaboration opportunities in aerospace research and education, including tours of research laboratories of AAE and the Research Centre for Unmanned Autonomous Systems.

The conference also hosted an editorial meeting for the journal Aerospace Systems on 18 July, where participants discussed future directions for the journal, including space-related research and special issues on emerging aerospace topics.

Through its state-of-the-art facilities, strong research capabilities and commitment to international collaboration, PolyU facilitated meaningful exchanges among universities, researchers, industry leaders and journal representatives. The success of ICASSE 2026 further strengthens PolyU's position as a hub for aerospace innovation, cutting-edge aviation research and global talent development.