Dear AET Colleagues,

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    It is with great honour and a deep sense of responsibility that I address you today as the President of the International Academy of Engineering and Technology (AET). Since its establishment in June 2018 as a non-profit academy, AET has grown into a vibrant and respected international community, united by a shared commitment to engineering excellence, scientific advancement, and meaningful industrial collaboration. In the early 2010s, the theoretical framework of the “three paradigms of manufacturing advancement” was established, revealing the inherent laws that govern the evolution of manufacturing. The emergence of next‑generation products—requiring both atomic‑level precision and atomic‑scale functional features—created an urgent need for interdisciplinary research and close industrial collaboration, which in turn led to the establishment of AET within the field of engineering and technology.

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    AET was founded with a clear and forward-looking vision: to promote research and development by strengthening collaborations among its members from academia and industry, thereby contributing to technology transfer and industrial applications. This vision remains at the heart of everything we do. In a world facing unprecedented challenges—ranging from climate change and energy transition to digital transformation and sustainable development—engineering and technology play a decisive role in shaping a better and more resilient future for all.

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    Our mission is equally clear and compelling: to develop an international network of prestigious researchers and industrial leaders for the purpose of sharing knowledge and insights, and for promoting collaboration and development. Today, AET proudly brings together 178 members and 48 fellows from 21 countries. This diversity of expertise, geography, and perspective is one of our greatest strengths, and it positions AET as a truly global platform for innovation and impact.

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    Looking ahead, my short-term priority as the AET President is to further strengthen engagement within our membership and to enhance the visibility and influence of AET activities. Our planned events play a central role in this effort.

• AET Summit, held bi-annually in odd-numbered years, will continue to serve as a flagship event for scientific dissemination, showcasing cutting-edge research and technological breakthroughs.

• AET Forum, organised in even-numbered years, will provide an intimate and high-level forum for in-depth discussions on emerging challenges and opportunities at the interface of academia and industry.

• AET Membership Meeting, placed in the end of AET Submit and AET Forum for members, will ensure transparency, inclusiveness, and active participation in decision-making and shaping the direction of our Academy.

   

    In the longer term, our ambition is to establish AET as an internationally leading organisation for scientific advancement and industrial collaboration. This means not only expanding our global network, but also deepening the quality and impact of our collaborations. We aim to foster interdisciplinary research, support technology transfer, and encourage industrial applications that address real-world problems. By bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical implementation, AET can help turn innovative ideas into solutions that benefit society at large.

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    Equally important is our commitment to contributing to a better and more sustainable world. Engineering and technology must serve humanity, guided by responsibility, ethics, and long-term thinking. AET will actively promote research and innovation aligned with sustainability, inclusiveness, and societal well-being, ensuring that technological progress goes hand in hand with environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

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    In closing, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all AET members and fellows for your dedication, expertise, and trust. Together, we have the opportunity—and the obligation—to shape the future of engineering and technology. I invite you to work with me to strengthen AET, to expand our global impact, and to contribute collectively towards a more sustainable and ethical world for all.

 

Thank you.

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Professor Lihui Wang, President of AET​