(Topics include but are not limited to)
Theme 1: Advanced Materials
New functional materials
Seismic Materials and Design
metallic material
composite material
Polymer materials
Ceramic metallurgy
Optical/Electronic/Magnetic Materials
Micro/nano materials
Topic 2: Intelligent Manufacturing
integrated manufacturing system 
Biomimetic mechanism
Digital manufacturing
Analysis and Decision Making of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering optimization
intelligent system
Modeling and Design
Intelligent mechatronics integration
advanced manufacturing technology 
Microprocessing technology
Recycling and Remanufacturing
Sustainable production
Topic 3: Mechanical Engineering
mechanical strength
machine design
rolling
Mechanical Dynamics and Vibration
Energy/Chemical/Textile Machinery Equipment
Vehicle dynamic performance simulation
Mechanical transmission applications
Structure and Design of Aerospace Machinery