Professor Juming Yao

Conference Chairman, TBIS 2025

Vice President of Zhejiang Sci-Tech University

Hangzhou, China

On behalf of the organizing committee of Textile Bioengineering and Informatics Symposium (TBIS) 2025, I would like to extend my warmest welcome to all scientists, researchers and friends around the world to Zhejiang Sci-Tech University for TBIS 2025, the 18th in its conference series.

TBIS is a well-established international academic platform for scientists and researchers to share innovative research ideas, findings and latest trends and development in cross-disciplinary fields of materials, biology, textile science and engineering, computer science and informatics, design and life sciences. Over the years, TBIS has inspired numerous innovative achievements, and we believe it will continue to foster possibilities, opportunities and collaborations in research and development.  

Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (ZSTU) has a history of 127 years and is recognized now as one of the key universities in Zhejiang Province. With a coordinated development approach across various disciplines including sciences, engineering, arts, economics, management, law, fine arts, and education, ZSTU maintains a focus on engineering and boasts distinct characteristics and advantages in textiles. Disciplines of material sciences, chemistry and engineering rank among the global top 3‰ and 2‰ by ESI. ZSTU offers a comprehensive talent cultivation system of doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degree programs. Additionally, ZSTU owns a great number of national-level talents and research teams, who have been striving to enhance scientific and technological innovation for serving the major needs of national and regional development. In recent years, a number of high-level scientific research platforms has been established, and remarkable research achievements have been made, providing long-term benefits for society and resulting in 19 national awards of technological progress and innovation.

ZSTU is situated in Hangzhou, a city renowned for its cultural heritage and technological innovation. It is a tourist destination in China, celebrated for its natural beauty and historical landmarks including West Lake, Lingyin Temple, and the Grand Canal. It is also a pioneer in digital economy, being home to e-commerce giant Alibaba.

We look forward to hosting a successful conference and hope that all participants will enjoy and benefit from both the event and the charms of Hangzhou.