The inaugural workshop on the Numerical Simulation of Geomorphological Evolution for Young Scholars took place on September 21-22, 2024, at Lanzhou University. This workshop was co-hosted by the Geomorphology and Quaternary Commission of the Geographical Society of China and the Structural Geomorphology Commission of the Seismological Society of China. It was attended by over 100 representatives from 48 institutions and universities. The event featured three specialized course lectures and a free discussion session for young scholars on the application of new technologies and methods in geomorphological simulation.
Professor Pan Baotian, the chair of the Geomorphology and Quaternary Commission, attended the workshop and delivered the opening remarks. The event was chaired by Associate Dean Geng Haopeng of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Lanzhou University. Guest speakers included Professor Tian Yuntao from Sun Yat-sen University, Professor Geng Haopeng from Lanzhou University, Dr. Cai Shun from Yancheng Teachers University, Dr. Chen Hao from Nanjing University, and Associate Researcher Wang Yizhou from the Institute of Geology, China Earthquake Administration, who all provided detailed lectures on related topics.
Professor Pan Baotian Delivers Opening Remarks
In his address, Professor Pan emphasized the increasing integration and interdisciplinarity of Earth System Science since the "Three Deep and One System" strategic layout proposed by the Earth Science Division of the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Geomorphology, as a fundamental branch of geography and geology, plays a critical role in refining the research framework of Earth System Science. The research on numerical simulation of geomorphological evolution highlights the integration of multiple spheres and processes and is a key area of development in the international Earth Science community. Professor Pan highlighted the significance of organizing this workshop for young scholars, urging them to align their growth with national strategic developments and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and to fully utilize interdisciplinary platforms to grasp the current state of geomorphological simulation research both domestically and internationally.
Professor Tian Yuntao delivered the keynote lecture
Professor Tian Yuntao gave a lecture titled "Theories and Applications of Thermochronology", covering the basic theories of thermochronology, simulations of thermal histories, erosion history simulations, and geological interpretations of thermochronology data. He noted that thermochronological methods are widely used in studies of tectonic deformation and evolution, as well as rock cooling and erosion, serving as a vital tool in delineating long-term structural geomorphological evolution.
Professor Geng Haopeng delivered the keynote lecture
Dr. Cai Shun delivered the keynote lecture
Dr. Chen Hao delivered the keynote lecture
Professor Geng Haopeng discussed "Geomorphological Evolution and Surface Process Simulation", explaining the theoretical foundations of surface process numerical simulations and the application of the Landlab platform in developing watershed-scale geomorphological evolution models. Dr. Cai Shun's lecture, titled "Framework of the Landlab Geomorphological Evolution Simulation Platform", described the platform's framework and the integration and application of structural and surface process modules. Dr. Chen Hao presented on the "Principles and Applications of the SPACE Model", detailing the structure and principles of the SPACE model and its application examples.
Associate Researcher Wang Yizhou delivered the keynote lecture
Associate Researcher Wang Yizhou's lecture on "Principles and Applications of the Hydraulic Erosion Model" highlighted its importance and development as one of the most advanced and widely applied theoretical models in the field of structural geomorphology. He also shared insights from his team's development of the RiverProAnalysis toolset, which is based on the hydraulic erosion model, and discussed major research cases including river profile analysis, model parameter calculation, watershed stability analysis, and inversion of uplift history.
Workshop Insights
During the free discussion session, the young scholar participants shared their research directions and the challenges encountered in their scientific endeavors. They engaged in deep discussions on the application of new technologies and methods in geomorphological simulation. The participants expressed significant gains from the forum, which provided directions and broadened their perspectives for further research in geomorphological simulation.
The 2024 Workshop on Numerical Simulation of Geomorphological Evolution for Young Scholars aims to foster the development of geomorphology in China and build a robust research community, offering a platform for in-depth exchange and collaboration among domestic young scholars. The organization of this workshop also responds to the "Three Deep and One System" strategic layout proposed by the Earth Science Division of the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Workshop Group Photo
