Exploring the Future of Vibration and Energy Harvesting Technologies

Global Experts Converge at HKUST for VEH 2025

VEH2025 brought together 239 scholars from 18 countries and regions, including Albania, Algeria, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, as well as Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
VEH2025 brought together 239 scholars from 18 countries and regions, including Albania, Algeria, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, as well as Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. [Download Photo]

In a dynamic showcase of international collaboration and idea exchange, the Sixth International Conference on Vibration and Energy Harvesting Applications (VEH 2025) took place at the HKUST Clear Water Bay Campus from July 11 to 14. First established in 2018, the conference has rapidly become a global nexus for researchers dedicated to advancing the frontiers of vibration energy harvesting technology.

Under the leadership of General Chair Prof. YANG Zhengbao from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, VEH 2025 welcomed 239 esteemed scholars representing 18 countries and regions. Over the four-day conference, participants immersed themselves in a comprehensive program that included four plenary sessions, 25 special sessions featuring keynote speakers, and a plethora of poster presentations.

The conference spotlighted a broad spectrum of topics, such as:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Driven Self-powered Sensing
  • Water Energy Harvesting
  • Rotational Energy Harvesting
  • Energy Harvesting Based Self-powered Sensing
  • Flow-induced Vibration Energy Harvesting
  • Energy Harvesting and Self-powered Wearable Systems
  • Applications of Energy Harvesting in Advancing AIoT
  • Energy Harvesting Applications of Metamaterials and Phononic Crystals
  • Nonlinear Vibrations and Data-driven Methods
  • Materials and Devices for Vibration-based Energy
  • Marine Renewable Energy Harvesting
  • Hybrid Energy Harvesting and Intelligent Sensing
  • Flow-induced Vibration Energy Harvesting and Its Applications
  • Weak Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered Sensing
  • Nonlinear Dynamics in Energy Harvesting
  • Transfer, Conversion, and Storage of Thermal Energy
  • Spacecraft Vibration and Energy Harvesting
  • Structural Dynamics and Control


Beyond the academic discourse, delegates explored the city’s premiere research facilities and savored the cosmopolitan vibrancy of Hong Kong, fostering connections that transcend borders.

VEH 2025 marks the sixth successful gathering of this international conference, following previous editions in Mainland China and New Zealand. Building on the momentum from this year’s event, the next VEH conference will take place at HKUST(GZ) in 2026, promising even greater opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and transformative breakthroughs in sustainable energy technology.

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To showcase Hong Kong’s traditional culture, attendees were warmly greeted by a lion dance show. Joining in this picture were plenary speakers Prof. Daniel INMAN (second left) of University of Michigan, Prof. LENG Jinsong (first left) of Harbin Institute of Technology, Prof. Jean ZU (first right) of Stevens Institute of Technology, and Keynote Speaker Prof. Grzegorz LITAK (second right) of Lublin University of Technology.
To showcase Hong Kong’s traditional culture, attendees were warmly greeted by a lion dance show. Joining in this picture were plenary speakers Prof. Daniel INMAN (second left) of University of Michigan, Prof. LENG Jinsong (first left) of Harbin Institute of Technology, Prof. Jean ZU (first right) of Stevens Institute of Technology, and Keynote Speaker Prof. Grzegorz LITAK (second right) of Lublin University of Technology.
HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike delivered a welcome speech at VEH 2025.
HKUST Provost Prof. GUO Yike delivered a welcome speech at VEH 2025.
Plenary Speakers Prof. WANG Zhonglin (left) of Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, and Prof. Jean ZU (right) of Stevens Institute of Technology
Plenary Speakers Prof. WANG Zhonglin (left) of Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, and Prof. Jean ZU (right) of Stevens Institute of Technology
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