
Symmetry 2025 - The 5th International Conference on Symmetry
Part of the International Conference on Symmetry series
16–19 May 2025, Hangzhou, China





Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Symmetry Breakdown, Symmetry, Interdisciplinary Sciences, Symmetry Applications
- Event Details
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- Welcome from the Chairs
- Event Chairs
- Conference Abridged Program
- Plenary Speakers
- Advisory Committees
- Session Topics, Chairs and Speakers
- Instructions for Authors
- Publication opportunities
- Registration
- Conference Awards
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Visa Information
- Tourism
- Organizers
- Supporting Organizations
- Sponsors and Partners
- Conference Secretariat
- Events in series SYMMETRY
Submission deadline for Symmetry 2025 has been extended to 14 April 2025!
Submit your abstract before 14 April 2025: Submission Link
Register early to get the discount before 19 April 2025: Registration Link
Welcome from the Chairs
Prof. Dr. Sergei D. Odintsov, Institute of Space Sciences, Spain
Prof. Dr. Changzheng Qu, Ningbo University, China
Prof. Dr. Jihuan He, Soochow University, China
Event Chairs

Institute of Space Sciences (IEEC-CSIC), Barcelona, Spain

Ningbo University, Ningbo, China

Soochow University, Soochow, China
Conference Abridged Program
Plenary Speakers
![]() Prof. Dr. Ronggen Cai Ningbo University, Ningbo, China |
Professor Rong-Gen Cai, a distinguished Chinese physicist and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, serves as the President of Ningbo University. Specializing in gravitational theory and cosmology, Prof. Cai has made significant contributions to his field. His expertise is widely recognized, as evidenced by his key positions in various physics societies and leadership of major research projects. Prof. Cai's academic journey began with a Ph.D. from Fudan University, followed by postdoctoral research across China, South Korea, and Japan. His outstanding work has earned him prestigious accolades, including the National Natural Science Award and the Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher Award. |
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Prof. Sergei Odintsov is an ICREA Research Professor at ICE (CSIC-IEEC). He is the author of about 730 articles cited over 65000 times, and two of his manuscripts were cited more than 3000 times. Prof. Odintsov is Member of the Royal Norwegian Academy and SANS(Serbia), member of the European Physics Society, and the Italian Society for General Relativity and Gravitation. He was awarded the Amaldi Gold Medal: European Prize for Grav. Physics 2014. Prof. Odintsov is an Editorial Board Member of seven journals. His h-index=125 (Google S.), h=114 (inspirehep). According to research.com he is ranked 532 among the Top 1000 Scientists in Physics in the world (2023). Top Cited Clarivate Analytics Researcher in 2014-2018, 2023. |
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Professor Jiping Zhang is a distinguished Chair Professor at Peking University and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Professor Zhang is the Director of The Sino-Russian Mathematics Center and Associate Editors-in-Chief of Encyclopedia of China (Mathematics). As a mathematician he has made outstanding contributions in algebra including representation theory and finite group theory. Professor Zhang was awarded the National Natural Science Prize and Chern Mathematics Prize. He was an Alexander Von Humboldt reseach fellow. He served as the deputy president of Chinese Mathematical Society and members of CDE and CDC-GSC of International Mathematical Union. Professor Zhang was the dean of the School of Mathematics at Peking University initiating and leading the PKU programme to have cultivated many top talents including the welkonwn “ Golden Generation of Mathematics” . |
Advisory Committees
![]() Jilin University, China |
![]() University of Palermo, Italy |
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![]() Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy |
![]() Institute of Space Sciences (IEEC-CSIC), Spain |
![]() Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Italy |
![]() Shanghai Jiaotong University, China |
![]() Zhejiang University, China |
![]() Northeastern University, China |
![]() Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain |
![]() German Aerospace Center (DLR), Germany |
![]() Southwest University, China |
![]() China University of Mining and Technology, China |
![]() Stony Brook University, USA |
![]() China University of Mining and Technology, China |
![]() Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China |
![]() Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |
![]() North China Electric Power University, China |
![]() Wuhan University, China |
![]() Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |
![]() Fukushima University, Japan |
![]() University of Pittsburgh, USA |
![]() Georgetown University, USA |
![]() University of Wollongong, Australia |
![]() Yerevan State University, Armenia |
![]() Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |
![]() Kyoto University, Japan |
![]() Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Italy |
Session Topics, Chairs and Speakers
S1. Physics
Chairs
![]() Prof. Shin'ichi Nojiri Nagoya University, Japan |
![]() Prof. Tianjun Li Chinese Academy of Sciences; Henan Normal University, China |
![]() Prof. Yuxiao Liu Lanzhou University, China |
keynote Speakers
![]() Fudan University, China |
![]() Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China |
![]() Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China |
Invited Speakers
![]() Assoc. Prof. Taishi Katsuragawa Central China Normal University, China |
![]() Assist. Prof. Yeling Zhou University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |
![]() Assist. Prof. Andrew Fowlie Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China |
![]() Prof. Wenbin Lin University of South China, China |
![]() Dr. Anna Tokareva University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |
![]() Prof. Song He Ningbo University, China |
![]() Prof. Tao Zhu Zhejiang University of Technology, China |
![]() Prof. Pradyumn Kumar Sahoo BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, India |
![]() Prof. Yunlong Zhang National Astronomical Observatories, CAS, China |
![]() Prof. Shaowen Wei Lanzhou University, China |
S2. Mathematics
Chairs
![]() Prof. Qingwen Wang Shanghai University, China |
![]() Prof. Shoufeng Shen Zhejiang University of Technology, China |
Keynote Speakers
![]() Prof. Shutang Liu Shandong University, China |
![]() Prof. Yimin Wei Fudan University, China |
Invited Speakers
![]() Prof. Giovanni Modanese Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy |
![]() Prof. Samad Noeiaghdam Henan Academy of Sciences, China |
![]() Dr. Weiyang Ding Fudan University, China |
![]() Prof. Jipeng Cheng China University of Mining and Technology, China |
S3. Chemistry
Chairs
![]() Prof. György Keglevich Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary |
![]() Prof. Weihua Tang Xiamen University, China |
Keynote Speaker
![]() Prof. Shangdong Yang Lanzhou University, China |
![]() Assist. Prof. József Schindler Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary |
Prof. Józef Drabowicz University of Czestochowa, Poland |
Invited Speaker
![]() Prof. Samantha Jenkins Hunan Normal University, China |
S4. Engineering
Chairs
![]() Prof. Chong Wang Beihang University China, China |
![]() Prof. Deming Lei Wuhan University of Technology, China |
Keynote Speakers
![]() Dr. Longxing Su Dongguan University of Technology, China |
![]() Prof. Jinsong Bao Donghua University, China |
![]() Assoc. Prof. Shaobo He Xiangtan University, China |
![]() Prof. Chunbiao Li Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, China |
Invited Speaker
![]() Beijing Institute of Technology, China |
![]() Dr. Weijun Liao Beihang University China, China |
Dr. Jingcao Cai Anhui Polytechnic University, China |
S5. Computer Science
Chairs
![]() Prof. Hu Xiong University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China |
![]() Prof. Kuo-Hui Yeh National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan |
Keynote Speakers
![]() Penn State University, USA |
![]() Shanghai Jiaotong University, China |
Invited Speaker
![]() Beijing Institute of Technology, China |
S6. Symmetry Applications
Chairs
![]() Soochow University, China |
![]() Zhejiang University, China |
Keynote Speaker
![]() Tsinghua University, China |
Instructions for Authors

- Create an account on Sciforum if you do not have one, then click on Submit Abstract at the top of the Conference website.
- Indicate which thematic area is best suited for your research.
- The structure abstract should include the introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections of about 200–350 words in length.
- The deadline to submit your abstract is
16 February 202514 April 2025. You will be notified by9 March 202530 April 2025 regarding the acceptance. - Upon submission, you can select if you wish to be considered for oral presentation or poster presentation. Following assessment by the Chairs, you will be notified in a separate email whether your contribution has been accepted for oral or poster presentation.
- Please note that to finalize the scientific program in due time, at least one registration by any of the authors, denoted as Covering Author, is required to cover the presentation and publication of any accepted abstract.
- All abstracts accepted for presentation will be collected in a book of abstracts, which will be displayed on the website during the conference.
The slot for the oral presentation is 15 mins (Presentation & Q&A). Authors are encouraged to prepare a presentation in PowerPoint or similar software. We will send you the link to upload your slides before the conference.
Each presenter will be provided with a vertical poster board. The poster size is 90 cm x 140 cm. Please print your poster prior to the conference. A plan of the poster session will be circulated later on.
You can use our free template to create your poster. The poster template can be downloaded here.
Publication opportunities
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Symmetry Journal Publication
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to the Special Issue in Symmetry Journal (ISSN: 2073-8994, IF: 2.2, CITESCORE: 5.4), with a 20% discount on the publication fee. Please note if you have IOAP/association discounts, conference discounts will be combined with IOAP/association discounts. Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers. All submitted papers will undergo MDPI’s standard peer-review procedure. The abstracts should be cited and noted on the first page of the paper.
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Proceedings Journal Publication
You are welcome to submit a proceeding paper (4-8 pages) to Proceedings journal (ISSN: 2504-3900) after the conference. Publication of the proceedings will be free of charge.
Authors are asked to disclose that it is a proceeding paper of the Symmetry 2025 conference paper in their cover letter. Carefully read the rules outlined in the 'Instructions for Authors' on the journal’s website and ensure that your submission adheres to these guidelines.
Proceedings paper submission: 19 May - 6 July 2025.
Manuscripts for the proceedings issue must be formatted as follows:
- Title.
- Full author names.
- Affiliations (including full postal address) and authors' e-mail addresses.
- Abstract.
- Keywords.
- Introduction.
- Methods.
- Results and Discussion.
- Conclusions.
- Acknowledgements.
- References.
Registration
Contact symmetry2025@mdpi.com for all issues related to the registration.
The registration fee includes attendance of all conference sessions, morning / afternoon coffee breaks and lunches, participation in the conference banquet, conference bag. Participation to the conference is considered final only once the registration fees have been paid.
Please note that to finalize the scientific program in due time, at least one registration by any of the authors, denoted as Covering Author, is required to cover the presentation and publication of any accepted abstract. Covering Author registration deadline is 23 March 2025 22 April 2025.
Please note that abstract submission and conference registration are two separate processes. During registration, please provide us with the same email address you used to submit your abstract(s). Otherwise, leave us a comment in the registration form, providing the email address used during the submission process. In addition, we prefer you to use your institutional email address for both processes.
If you are registering several people under the same registration order, please do not use the same email address for each person, but their individual institutional email addresses. Thank you for your understanding.
Certificate of Attendance: Participants of the event will be able to download an electronic Certificate of Attendance by accessing their dashboards on Sciforum.net once the event is concluded. The certificates will be found under "My Certificates" category.
Regarding VAT invoices for Chinese scholars, after your payment, starting from May 5, 2025, you can log into the payment system using the SMS received after registration to enter your tax number and issue the invoice. If you have any questions, please contact symmetry2025@mdpi.com after completing your payment.
关于中国学者需要的增值税发票,在您付款后,从2025年5月5号起,可以根据注册时收到的短信,登录付款系统填写您的税号,开具发票。如果任何问题,请您在付款完成后联系 symmetry2025@mdpi.com
*Tax is included in the price.
Early Bird Until 19th April 2025 |
Regular Until 16th May 2025 |
Supported documents | |
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Academic | 1800.00 CNY | 2000.00 CNY | |
Invited Speakers/ Symmetry EBM | 1600.00 CNY | 1800.00 CNY |
Please upload your invitation email. |
Student | 1300.00 CNY | 1500.00 CNY |
Please upload a valid proof of your student identity, e.g. Certificate of Study, Student ID card. |
Non-academic | 2300.00 CNY | 2500.00 CNY |
Active discounts
Group of 3: 5% discount
Note: Group size refers to the number of registered attendees in the same registration order.
Cancellation policy
Participation to the conference is considered final only once the registration fees have been paid. The number of participants is limited, once the number of paid registrations reaches the maximum number of participants, unpaid registrations will be cancelled.
Cancellation of paid registration is possible under the terms listed below: | |
≥ 1 month before the conference | Full refund but 800 CNY are retained for administration |
≥ 3 weeks before the conference | Refund 50% of the applying fees |
≥ 2 weeks before the conference | Refund 25% of the applying fees |
< 2 weeks before the conference | No refund |
Disclaimer
In the unlikely event that Symmetry 2025 Conference Secretariat shall deem it necessary to cancel the conference, all pre-paid registration fees will be reimbursed. Symmetry 2025 Conference Secretariat shall not be liable for reimbursing the cost of travel or accommodation arrangements made by individual delegates.
Photographs and/or video will be taken during the conference
By taking part in this event you grant the event organisers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes to help achieve the conference’s aims. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications.
Payment methods
Wire transfer, Credit card
Currencies accepted by this event
Swiss francs (CHF) , Euros (EUR) , US dollars (USD) , Pounds sterling (GBP) , Japanese yen (JPY) , Canadian dollars (CAD) , Singapore dollars (SGD) and Chinese yuan (CNY)
Conference Awards
We are thrilled to announce the establishment of three prestigious awards aimed at recognizing and celebrating the outstanding contributions made by our participants during Symmetry 2025.
Best Oral Presentation Award
Eligibility: Open to all authors who have given an oral presentation.
Criteria: Based on the quality of content, delivery, engagement with the audience, and overall impact.
Best Poster Award
Eligibility: Open to all researchers who have showcased their work through posters.
Criteria: Judged on scientific merit, creativity, and ability to attract attention and engage with viewers.
Best Speaker Award
Eligibility: Open to all invited speakers who have delivered talks.
Criteria: Based on the quality of content, delivery, engagement with the audience, and overall impact.
Five winners will win a prize of CNY 1500;
Six winners will receive a full waiver of the APC in Symmetry;
Twelve winners will receive a 50% waiver of the APC in Symmetry.
All winners will be issued a certificate celebrating your achievement.
The number of awards for each category will be decided later based on the submission for each session.
Announcement of Winners: The winners of these awards will be announced during the closing ceremony of the conference. We encourage all participants to attend.
Sponsorship Opportunities
As organizers, we are excited to create an immersive and insightful conference, and we invite you to be a vital part of "Symmetry 2025". Your support is instrumental in making this event a success. Explore our sponsorship opportunities and join us in shaping the future of Symmetry-related research and innovation.
Please find below our sponsorship brochure, which contains details about our participants and various sponsorship packages designed to assist you in finding the right level for your budget and the exposure you would like to have.Chinese Version
English Version
Feel free to contact us via email at symmetry2025@mdpi.com if you have any questions. We appreciate your consideration!
Visa Information
All visitors to China must meet the following entry requirements:
- Valid travel document (with a minimum validity of 6 months);
- Onward/return ticket;
- Entry facilities to next destination;
- Sufficient funds to stay in China;
- Visa for China (*if applicable).
Visa-free policy
Unilateral visa-free policy: Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Holland, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, and Japan.
Mutual visa-free policy: The United Arab Emirates, Barbados, Bahamas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Mauritius, San Marino, Seychelles, Serbia, Tonga, Belarus, Qatar, Armenia, Albania, Dominica, Suriname, Maldives, Singapore, Thailand, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Antigua and Barbuda, Solomon Islands.
List of Agreements on Mutual Visa Exemption Between the People’s Republic of China and Foreign Countries
Request for Visa Application Document(s) - Invitation Letter
If, for visa purposes, you require an invitation letter to allow you to travel to China, please email symmetry2025@mdpi.com the following details to the conference secretariat:
- Photocopy of your passport;
- Name (as it appears on your passport);
- Passport number;
- Nationality;
- Date and Place of Birth;
- Place of Issue;
- Date of Issue: dd/mm/yyyy;
- Expiration Date: dd/mm/yyyy;
- Country of departure;
- Job title;
- Organization;
- Mailing address;
- Email.
Kindly ensure that you have completed your registration and made payment before sending in your request for your visa application document(s) to the conference secretariat. The document(s) will be prepared and sent by email. Failure to provide the above information will result in the delay of your invitation letter.
Tourism
Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, is a city with a rich history and a vibrant culture. Known as the "Land of Fish and Rice" and "the State of Profound Culture", Hangzhou boasts a history that dates to the Liangzhu Civilization, approximately 5000 years ago. The city was a significant capital during the Wuyue Kingdom and the Southern Song Dynasty, and it played a pivotal role in the development of Chinese civilization.
Route 1: West Lake Cultural Tour
Morning: Tour West Lake scenic area (2-3 hours)
- Start at the famous Su Causeway (苏堤), a 2.8km tree-lined path with six elegant bridges
- Continue to Bai Causeway (白堤), known for its peaceful willow trees and lake views
- Take a traditional wooden boat ride for unique perspectives of the lake
Afternoon: Cultural Exploration (3-4 hours)
- Visit Lingyin Temple, one of China's largest and most significant Buddhist temples
- Explore Flying Peak's ancient Buddhist rock carvings, dating back to the 10th century
- Stop by Feilai Peak Grottoes featuring over 470 Buddhist statues
Evening: West Lake's Ten Scenes (Optional)
- Start at Broken Bridge for the famous "Broken Bridge in Snow" view
- Visit Leifeng Pagoda, a five-story tower offering panoramic lake views
- Take a boat to Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, best viewed at sunset
- Evening visit to Impression West Lake show