Recently, Dr. Sujata Dhar from the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences and Ms. Misra Gedik from Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, Turkey successfully completed their participation in the two-week Chinese Geodesy technology cultural exchange activities, marking the successful completion of the 2024 China Exchange Program for Young International (hereinafter referred to as CEP Program) undertaken by Prof. Kaifei He from the College of Oceanography and Space Informatics of our university.
The CEP program is initiated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China and supported by the China International Talent Exchange Foundation. Its aim is to build an international platform for young talent exchange, promoting mutual understanding, friendship, and growth between Chinese and foreign youth through exchanges. This CEP program precisely targets young scholars from research institutions and universities in developed countries in the field of Geodesy. Two international young people participated in high-level academic conferences in the field of Geodesy in Wuhan and Qingdao respectively, and had in-depth exchanges with geodesy engineering teachers and students from Wuhan University and China University of Petroleum (East China), experiencing the culture and charm of Wuhan and Qingdao in depth. The smooth implementation of this program is an important measure for the College of Oceanography and Space Informatics to promote international youth education cooperation and exchange. It also provides a platform for youth exchange and interaction in the field of geodesy between China and foreign countries, effectively enhancing international young scholars' understanding of China's excellent traditional culture and modern geodesy technology, laying the foundation for the college's international cooperation in the field of geodesy, and injecting new vitality into youth exchanges between China and foreign countries.
Academic exchange: collision of cutting-edge geodesy, sparks of wisdom
During the program, two international young people deeply participated in two high-level academic conferences in the field of geodesy held in Wuhan and Qingdao.
The 3rd International Association of Geodesy (IAG) Fourth Committee Academic Forum
Academic presentation by Dr. Sujata Dhar
Prof. Kaifei He and two international young people attended the conference
On May 14-15, two international young people participated in the 3rd Symposium for the International Association of Geodesy (IAG), Commission 4: Positioning and Applications, held at Wuhan University. Dr. Sujata Dhar delivers a report titled 'Insights into Relationship Between Extreme Climate and LOD for Improving Long Term LOD Predictions'. At the meeting, two international young scholars listened carefully to reports from other experts and fully participated in discussions on cutting-edge topics such as "Application of Geodetic Technology in Different Fields" and "Application of Artificial Intelligence in Geodetic Research". They had in-depth exchanges with top scholars around the world and personally experienced the breakthrough achievements of Chinese scholars in the field of geodesy.
Opening Ceremony of the Comprehensive Academic Conference on Geodesy and Navigation 2025
Dr. Sujata Dhar's Academic Report
Misra Gedik's Academic Report
Group photo of some experts from Program of International Workshop on Geodetic datum, Navigation and Positioning for Spatio-Temporal Intelligence
On May 17-18, two international young people participated in the Geodesy and Navigation 2025 Comprehensive Academic Conference and Geodesy Development Seminar held in Qingdao. At the Program of International Workshop on Geodetic Datum, Navigation and Positioning for Spatio Temporal Intelligence, Dr. Sujata Dhar presented a report titled "Developing a strategic framework to assess the contribution of VLBI to national and global needs through simulation studies," and Misra Gedik presented a report titled "Seismic hazard potential in and around the Yedisu seismic gap: implications from seismic and geological constraints". A lively discussion is held on the current status and future of measurement and navigation.
Through two high-level academic events, two international young scholars gained a deep understanding of the latest developments in the international geodesy field and China's development strength in this field, creating more possibilities for long-term cooperation in the future.
Youth Dialogue: Geodesy Students Build Friendship Bridges
The CEP program attaches great importance to direct interaction among young scholars and has set up exchange and interaction sessions at both Wuhan and Qingdao stations. During their stay in Wuhan, graduate students majoring in geodesy at Wuhan University interacted and exchanged ideas with international youth. During their stay in Qingdao, two international young people presented their research content and achievements to undergraduate students majoring in geodesy engineering at China University of Petroleum (East China), and enthusiastically answered questions raised by classmates. They also had in-depth academic exchanges with graduate and doctoral students led by Prof. Kaifei He at the Guzhenkou campus.
International Youth Exchange with Graduate Students majoring in Geodesy at Wuhan University
Dr. Sujata Dhar exchanged ideas with undergraduate students majoring in Geodesy at China University of Petroleum (East China)
Misra Gedik exchanges with undergraduate students majoring in Geodesy at China University of Petroleum (East China)
Exchange and interaction between international youth and master's and doctoral students from Prof. Kaifei He's team
Cultural Experience: Experience the Charm of China with the Sea Charm and River City
This CEP program breaks through the traditional academic exchange mode and constructs a dual experience mode of "technology + humanities", allowing international youth to immerse themselves in the charm of Chinese culture in addition to academics.
Sujata Dhar visits Yellow Crane Tower
During their stay in Wuhan, two international youths visited the campus of Wuhan University, climbed the historic Yellow Crane Tower, strolled along the banks of the Yangtze River, rode on the picturesque East Lake, and experienced the rich Jingchu cultural atmosphere.
International youth visit the History Museum of China University of Petroleum (East China)
International Youth Visit Ocean Dynamics Remote Sensing Laboratory
International youth experience the coastal scenery of Qingdao
During their stay in Qingdao, two international youths visited the History Museum of China University of Petroleum (East China) and the Ocean Dynamics Remote Sensing Laboratory at the Guzhenkou Campus to learn about the university’s educational characteristics and development history. In addition to the visit, two international youths visited the iconic cultural attractions of Qingdao and experienced the charm of the city.
These rich cultural experience activities have deepened the international youth's intuitive perception of China's excellent traditional culture and modern urban development, laying a cultural foundation for the continued deepening of exchanges and cooperation in the future.
The successful hosting of this CEP program allowed two international young people to experience the real and three-dimensional China up close. From the flourishing development of geodesy technology to the profound traditional culture, they witnessed the progress of China's geodesy technology at top academic conferences, sowed the seeds of friendship and cooperation in exchanges with university students, and experienced the diverse charm of China in the historical heritage of Wuhan and the coastal scenery of Qingdao. Both international young scholars express their deep gratitude for the valuable exchange opportunity provided by the CEP program and eagerly look forward to the opportunity to come to China again for exchange in the future. This CEP program is not only a successful experience of geodesy technology culture, but also a vivid practice of international dissemination of Chinese culture.
(Author: Chenlan Qin, Qiaomei Zhang, Reviewed by: Kaifei He, Huashuai Yu, Source: College of Oceanography and Space Informatics)