Committee
The Committee of the Interdisciplinary Forum of Frontier Sciences (IFFS) is composed of distinguished scholars and experts from diverse disciplines and institutions. It provides academic leadership and strategic guidance for the Forum, overseeing the scientific program, peer-review process, and overall quality assurance to ensure a rigorous and impactful international meeting.
Jason Qiu
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
Yongheng Huo
University of Science and Technology of China
Zhiming Wang
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Istanbul, Turkiye
Istanbul spans two continents and bridges centuries of history with a dynamic modern metropolis—an inspiring setting for international exchange, scholarly dialogue, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Istanbul is a city that needs little effort to convey its sense of history. Standing by the Bosphorus and watching ships glide between Europe and Asia, one immediately feels how time here exists in layers. In the early morning, the call to prayer blends with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, setting a rhythm that is both ordinary and deeply rooted.
Straddling two continents, Istanbul has long stood at the crossroads of civilizations. From Byzantium to Constantinople, and later as the capital of the Ottoman Empire, its history has not been replaced but accumulated. Landmarks such as Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque face one another across centuries, embodying coexistence rather than contrast, an acceptance of multiple historical narratives within a single urban space.
Everyday life flows most vividly through places like the Grand Bazaar and the surrounding streets. The voices of merchants, the textures of handmade goods, and the scents of spices and sweets give the city a tangible warmth. Life here is unhurried; people pause for tea, conversation, and quiet observation.
Istanbul is also a city that invites reflection and exchange. Universities, research institutions, and cultural venues are woven into the urban fabric, where academic dialogue naturally intersects with history, art, and social inquiry. Rather than promoting a single perspective, the city encourages understanding through difference and dialogue.
Contemporary Istanbul is both ancient and alive. It does not rush to provide conclusions; instead, through space, sound, and daily experience, it reveals how civilizations meet and continue to shape one another. For visiting scholars, Istanbul is more than a geographical bridge, it is a place that fosters connection, contemplation, and a deeper sense of shared human history.
