I. Introduction to the Forum

Surveying and Geo-Informatics at Tongji University has a long and distinguished history, beginning with the department of advanced surveying and mapping. established in 1932. Since its establishment, it has cultivated a large number of outstanding talents in the field of surveying, mapping, and geographic information, and has made significant contributions to national construction, social services and economic development. The surveying and mapping discipline is a key discipline under the "211" and "985" projects and a "Double First-Class" construction discipline of the country. It boasts a doctoral degree program and a postdoctoral research station in the first-level discipline of Surveying and Mapping Science and Technology, covering three second-level disciplines: Geodesy and Surveying Engineering, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, Cartography and Geographic Information Engineering. The College possesses research platforms and bases such as the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Space Mapping and Remote Sensing for Planetary Exploration, Tongji University Branch Center of Remote Sensing and Navigation, Center of Space Exploration, Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Modern Engineering Surveying Ministry of Natural Resources, Tongji University Branch Center, Cooperative Research Center of Crustal Movement Observation Network of China, Ministry of Education, Center of Spatial Information Science and Sustainable Development Applications.

The 10th International Young Scholars Forum of Tongji University (Sub-forum of the College of Surveying and Geo-Informatics) aims at renowned universities and research institutions at home and abroad, inviting young talents with academic backgrounds in surveying and mapping-related fields to conduct discussions and exchanges around international scientific frontiers, hot research areas and technical issues in the industry, with the aim of attracting outstanding young talents from around the world to return to work in China, cultivating a group of outstanding academic backbones who are expected to enter the world's scientific and technological frontiers, accelerating the construction of world-class universities and first-class disciplines, and contributing to the construction of a powerful country in science and technology. Young scholars in the field of surveying and mapping are welcome to actively sign up to participate. Meanwhile, young talents are also welcome to apply for the Tongji University's permanent faculty system, full-time research, and postdoctoral research teams.

II. Time and Theme of the Forum
This forum will set up a main forum for the university and a sub-forum for the College of Surveying and Geo-Informatics. The main forum of the university will be held in late December 2024, and the sub-forum of the College of Surveying and Geo-Informatics is scheduled to be held in Shanghai on January 17, 2025. The themes of the forum include but are not limited to:
(1) Space Mapping and Remote Sensing for Planetary Exploration;
(2) Satellite Navigation and Location based Services;
(3) Global Change and Major Disaster Monitoring;
(4) Key technologies of spatial information network and remote sensing sensors;
(5) Comprehensive intersection of Electronic Information, Robotics, Geosciences (including geology, geophysics, etc.) and Mapping and Remote Sensing.

III. Application Requirements
(1) Possess good personal morality and professional ethics, and a rigorous and practical teaching and learning style.
(2) In principle, the age should not exceed 40 years old. For those with outstanding achievements, the age can be appropriately relaxed. Exceptionally excellent candidates can apply for senior positions.
(3) Hold a doctoral degree from a university and have experience in scientific research in universities, scientific research institutions or enterprise R&D institutions.
(4) Have strong academic influence and competitiveness in surveying and mapping and related fields (including but not limited to remote sensing, geophysics, oceanography, atmosphere, computer science, electronics, instruments, robotics, intelligence and other disciplines), have the ability to independently develop relevant interdisciplinary research directions in surveying and mapping and outstanding academic development potential, and have the potential to apply for national-level talent programs / provincial and ministerial-level talent programs.
(5) Be able to work full-time in the College of Surveying and Geo-Informatics of Tongji University.

IV. Registration Methods
(1) Direct registration for the Sub-forum of the College of Surveying and Geo-Informatics: Applicants should send their personal resumes [including education and scientific research experiences, brief introductions of research achievements, publication of papers, project undertakings, academic awards and academic part-time jobs, etc.] to ljliu@tongji.edu.cn and luqian@tongji.edu.cn before January 5.
(2) Simultaneous registration for the main forum of the university: Use WeChat to scan the QR code below to register (long press to identify on mobile phones), and select the College of Surveying and Geo-Informatics for "Intended Application College"

After receiving the registration information, we will conduct the review at the first time and send an invitation letter to the filled email address to confirm with you!

V. Travel and Accommodation
The organizer will cover round-trip economy class airfare for invited scholars from home and abroad and provide accommodation during the conference.

VI. Contact Information
College of Surveying and Geo-Informatics, Tongji University  Center of Spatial Information Science and Sustainable Development Applications

Liu Lijun: ljliu@tongji.edu.cn       Tel: +86-21-65981085
Lu Qian: luqian@tongji.edu.cn   Tel: +86-21-65985123