The 1st Belt and Road International Conference on Salt Lake and Salt Industry Innovation and Technology
The 1st Belt and Road International Conference on Salt Lake and Salt Industry Innovation and Technology & The 6th China Partners Academic Forum of Ghent University
November 15 - November 16, 2025
Tianjin, China
(3rd Circular)
In alignment with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and with the aim of deepening international scientific and technological innovation cooperation in the field of salt lakes and the salt industry, as well as promoting sustainable resource utilization and high-quality industrial development, The 1st Belt and Road International Conference on Salt Lake and Salt Industry Innovation and Technology & The 6th China Partners Academic Forum of Ghent University, will be jointly organized by the International Society for Salt Lake Research, Tianjin University of Science and Technology and Ghent University. The event is scheduled to take place at Tianjin University of Science and Technology from November 15 to 16, 2025.
Under the theme “Innovation Empowers Development·Green Wins the Future”, this conference aims to establish a high-level platform for academic exchange and technological collaboration. It will bring together global expertise to explore cutting-edge advancements and future trends in key areas including salt lake resource exploration, green development, efficient utilization, ecological protection, and technological innovation in the salt industry. Building on the fine tradition of the Ghent University China Partners Academic Forum, the conference will further strengthen academic exchange and research cooperation between China and Europe in the field of salt lake science and technology.
Conference Topics
1. Salt Lake Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
physico-chemistry of salt lake brine systems
novel separation and extraction technologies for saline elements
development of high-value-added products
process intensification and green technologies in salt lake chemical engineering
2. Salt Lake Biology
exploration and utilization of Artemia resources
exploration and functional development of halophilic microbial resources
extraction and application of bioactive compounds from salt lakes
biogeochemical processes in salt lakes
3. Salt Lake Ecology
structure and function of salt lake wetland ecosystems
environmental evolution of salt lakes and their response to climate change
ecological restoration technology and practice for salt lakes
conservation of biodiversity in salt lakes
4. Salt Lake Geology
genesis and metallogenic patterns of salt lake deposits
sedimentology and environmental evolution of salt lakes
new technologies for salt lake resource exploration and evaluation
study of paleo-salt lakes and geological records
Conference Format
The conference be held in a hybrid format (combining online and on-site participation). It will feature plenary presentations, keynote presentations, and a young scientist forum. Distinguished experts and scholars from universities, research institutions, and relevant enterprises worldwide specializing in salt lake and salt resources, ecological and environmental protection are invited to share innovative scientific and technological achievements and promote disciplinary advancement.
I. Conference Organization
1. Organizers
International Society for Salt Lake Research (ISSLR)
Tianjin University of Science and Technology (TUST)
Ghent University
2. Hosts
College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, TUST
College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, TUST
Key Lab of Marine Resource Chemistry and Food Technology, Ministry of Education
Asian Regional Artemia Reference Center
Tianjin "Belt and Road" Joint Laboratory
3. Co-organizers
CITIC Guoan Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
Jinsheng Ocean Technology Co., Ltd.
Bohai Seafoods Co., Ltd.
4. Organizing Committee
Co-Chairs
Prof. Egor Zadereev, Russian Academy of Sciences; President of ISSLR
Prof. Fuping Lu, President of Tianjin University of Science and Technology
Executive Chairs
Prof. Tianlong Deng, Dean of College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, TUST; Member-at-Large of ISSLR
Prof. Liying Sui, College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, TUST; Director of Asian Regional Artemia Reference Center
Members
Academician Mianping Zheng, Chinese Academy of Engineering; Vice President of ISSLR
Academician Buxing Han, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Prof. Faming Gao, Vice President of TUST
Prof. Min Wang, Vice President of TUST
Prof. Zhigang Qu, Vice President of TUST
Prof. Elena Anufrieva, Russian Institute of Marine Biological Research; Member-at-Large of ISSLR
Yongjie Lin, Institute of Mineral Resources, China Geological Survey; Member-at-Large of ISSLR
Hongbo Sun, Chief Engineer of CITIC Guoan Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
Longgang Li, Deputy Chief Engineer of CITIC Guoan Industrial Group Co., Ltd.
Xiaowang Wu, Deputy Director of CITIC (Beijing) Salt Industry Technology Innovation Institute Co., Ltd.
Dateng Zhang, Chairman of Jinsheng Ocean Technology Co., Ltd.
Xiaofei Zhang, General Manage of Bohai Seafoods Co., Ltd.
Yue Zheng, General Manager of Beijing Dizhiguang New Energy Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Zhenfa Ma, General Manager of Tianke Jinsheng (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.
Prof. Wenjuan Mao, Director of International Exchange Office, TUST
Prof. Long Ma, Deputy Director of International Exchange Office, TUST
Tao Xu, Party Committee Secretary of College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, TUST
Jing Xu, Party Committee Secretary of College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, TUST
Prof. Yanfei Wang, Dean of College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, TUST
Shilei Huo, Party Committee Deputy Secretary of College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, TUST
Prof. Liang Zhao, Vice Dean of College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, TUST
Prof. Ming Zeng, Vice Dean of College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, TUST
Guirong Chen, Vice Dean of College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, TUST
Prof. Shiqiang Wang, College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, TUST
Prof. Yafei Guo, College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, TUST
Prof. Xiaoping Yu, College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, TUST
Prof. Lingzong Meng, Linyi University
Secretary-General
Dr. Long Li, College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, TUST
Dr. Yingchao Ma, College of Marine and Environmental Sciences, TUST
Secretariat
Jiayin Hu, Shengliu Yuan, Lina Xu, Senjian Han, Shuang Zhang, Yuenan Zhang, Yunhua Wang, Fei Yuan, Meirong Gao, Xuekai Han, Kaiyu Zhao, Can Liu, Wei Xie, Sisi Zhang, Qi Zhou, Liang Ren
II. Conference Time and Location
Conference Time: November 15-16, 2025
Offline Venue: Room 305, Building 1, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin Binhai New Area, Tianjin, China
Online Meeting: Microsoft Teams (ID: 937 504 799 266 0, Passcode: fM2p7d)
III. Conference General Schedule
General Schedule
Date |
Time |
Conference Content |
November 15 |
15:00 – 15:30 |
Opening Ceremony 1. Welcome Address by Professor Fuping Lu, President of Tianjin University of Science and Technology 2. Address by Professor Egor Zadereev, President of the International Society for Salt Lake Research 3. Address by Professor Petra De Sutter, Rector of Ghent University, Belgium
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15:30 – 15:40 |
Group Photo |
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15:40 – 15:50 |
Coffee Break |
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15:50 – 17:30 |
Plenary Presentation |
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November 16 |
09:00 – 09:55 |
Plenary Presentation/Keynote Presentation |
09:55 – 12:05 |
Youth Scholars Forum |
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15:00 – 18:05 |
Keynote Presentation |
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18:05 – 18:10 |
Closing Ceremony |
Reminder: All conference schedules are published in Beijing Time (China Standard Time, CST, UTC+8).
IV. Conference Report Arrangement
Plenary Presentation
Date |
Time |
Tutor |
Affiliation |
Topic |
Chair |
November 15 |
15:50 – 16:20 |
Egor Zadereev |
Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia |
Summary of IUCN meeting outcomes and international salt lake society action plan |
Prof. Tianlong Deng |
16:20 – 16:50 |
Mianping Zheng |
Institute of Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, China |
Scientific response to changes in salt lakes |
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16:50 – 17:00 |
Coffee Break |
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17:00 – 17:30 |
Patrick Sorgeloos |
Ghent University, Belgium |
Crucial role of Artemia in solar salt production: opportunity for new integrated Artemia-Salt farming business model |
Prof. Liying Sui |
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November 16 |
09:00 – 09:30 |
Buxing Han |
Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |
Green chemistry and technology |
Prof. Tianlong Deng |
Keynote Presentation
Date |
Time |
Tutor |
Affiliation |
Topic |
Chair |
November 16 |
09:30 – 09:55 |
Longgang Li |
CITIC Guoan Industrial Group Co., Ltd., China |
Discussion on utilization of lithium - potassium - boron - bromine from the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia |
Prof. Tianlong Deng |
15:00 – 15:25 |
Yeong Yik Sung |
University of Terengganu, Malaysia |
Molecular guardians: heat shock proteins and their significance in shrimp aquaculture |
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15:25 – 15:50 |
Annelies Declercq |
Ghent University, Belgium |
Artemia research at Ghent University: foundations for Sino-European collaboration in aquaculture |
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15:50 – 16:15 |
Liying Sui |
Tianjin University of Science and Technology, China |
Salt lake treasure brine shrimp Artemia: uncovering the functions and application prospects of bioactive compounds from Artemia |
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16:15 – 16:25 |
Coffee Break |
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16:25 – 16:50 |
Mustafa M. Demir |
Izmir Institute of Technology, Turkey |
Uptake of critical raw materials (Li, Sr, Rb) from geothermal brines via ion-sieve sorbents |
Prof. Liying Sui |
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16:50 – 17:15 |
Murdjon Samadiy |
Stekalhi State Technical University, Uzbekistan |
Underground brine resources and utilisation in Uzbekistan |
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17:15 – 17:40 |
Himsar Ambarita |
Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia |
Green and efficient utilization of marine resource and energy |
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17:40 – 18:05 |
Tianlong Deng |
Tianjin University of Science and Technology, China |
Separation and extraction of dispersed elements from brines |
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Young Scholars Forum
Date |
Time |
Tutor |
Affiliation |
Topic |
Chair |
November 16 |
09:55 – 10:15 |
Kaiyu Zhao |
Tianjin University of Science and Technology, China |
Green and efficient extraction lithium from salt lake brines |
Dr. Long Li |
10:15 – 10:35 |
Liang Ren |
Tianjin University of Science and Technology, China |
Construction of novel membranes and their lithium extraction performance from salt lakes |
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10:35 – 10:45 |
Coffee Break |
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10:45 – 11:05 |
Muhammad Kashif |
Tianjin University of Science and Technology, China |
Uranium extraction from seawater by a novel absorption technology |
Dr. Yingchao Ma |
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11:05 – 11:25 |
Md Rayhan Ali |
Tianjin University of Science and Technology, China |
Nanoplastics induced neurotoxicity in Artemia: Multi-omics insights into neurotransmitter dysregulation and potential recovery mechanisms |
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11:25 – 11:45 |
Haixia Liang |
Tianjin University of Science and Technology, China |
Phase equilibrium and phase diagram of Marine brine systems |
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11:45 – 12:05 |
Haojie Ge |
Tianjin University of Science and Technology, China |
Preparation of aluminum-doped ethanolamine tin sulfide composites and their performance in cesium extraction from geothermal water |
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