The “Integrated Design of Materials and Structure” parallel forum of the 2nd International Conference on Green Aviation (ICGA2024) was held in Chengdu, Sichuan, on November 6-7, 2024.

This parallel forum was jointly hosted by Northwestern Polytechnical University and HEXAGON. The event brought together experts, scholars, and industry leaders from institutions including Université Paris-Saclay (France), Université de Technologie de Compiègne, French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), Hexagon Group, Egyptian Military Technical College, Beihang University, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Hefei University of Technology, Zhengzhou University, Southwest Petroleum University, AVIC Shenyang Aircraft Design and Research Institute, and AVIC Aircraft Strength Research Institute.

Experts shared cutting-edge research and applications on integrated materials and structural design through keynote speeches, academic discussions, and technical demonstrations. The forum focused on exploring the interaction between material properties and structural behavior, aiming to promote interdisciplinary collaboration between materials science and structural engineering.

Attendees unanimously agreed that the interplay between material selection and structural design is crucial in contemporary engineering practice. Effective integrated design can significantly enhance safety, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability in engineering projects. The forum successfully fostered broader collaboration and dialogue, promoting innovation and advancement in the field of materials and structural design.