The 40th anniversary celebration of the founding of Blasting journaland the 3rd Blasting Forum grandly kicked off at Wuhan University of Technology on October 26, 2024. More than 200 authoritative scholars, experts, and enterprise representatives from the national blasting industry gathered together to celebrate this grand event jointly. They reviewed the eventful 40-year journey of Blasting, and at the same time, focused on the cutting-edge achievements of blasting technology, carried out in-depth exchanges and discussions, injecting new vitality and wisdom into the development of the industry.
Wang Fazhou, vice president of Wuhan University of Technology, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a passionate speech, extending a sincere welcome to the representatives present. He expounded on the development context, the remarkable achievements of the journal of Blasting over the years, and its prospects for the future. He also promised that the university would continue to strongly support the development of the journal, enhance its international academic influence, and make it a banner in the field of blasting. Although Xie Xianqi, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, could not be present in person, in his congratulatory letter, he affectionately praised Blasting for providing a broad stage for scientific researchers to showcase their talents. In promoting the vigorous development of China's blasting industry, the journal is like a solid core link, connecting scientific research and practice at both ends and promoting the transformation and application of academic achievements.
The atmosphere at the celebration site was solemn and enthusiastic. The organizing committee presented trophies and certificates symbolizing honor to the representatives of the recipients of the "1984-2024 40th Anniversary of the Founding of Blasting Outstanding Contribution Award", commending their outstanding contributions to the development of the journal over the years. At the same time, representatives of the new editorial board members and young editorial board members also received their letters of appointment, shouldering the important responsibility of promoting the journal to a new height. The first-ever Young Editorial Board was officially announced to be established. Professor Chen Ming from Wuhan University, the director of the Young Editorial Board, on behalf of all young editorial board members, read out an inspiring initiative, demonstrating the determination and belief of the younger generation to carry forward the cause and forge ahead into the future, and bravely scale new heights in the field of blasting.
Professor Wang Yujie, the chief editor of Blasting, analyzed the current development trends of international scientific and technological journals with far-reaching vision at the meeting. Closely combining this with the actual situation of Blasting, he carefully drew a long-term blueprint for its future development, pointing out the direction of progress.
This conference also invited more than a dozen leading experts in the industry, including Professor Zhou Chuanbo from China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Professor Yang Jun from Beijing Institute of Technology, Professor-level senior engineer Li Pingfeng from Hongda Blasting Engineering Group Co., Ltd., Professor Chen Ming from Wuhan University, Professor Tao Ming from Central South University, and Professor Ye Haiwang from Wuhan University of Technology, to give invited reports, presenting a sumptuous academic feast for the conference.
The successful holding of the 40th-anniversary celebration of the founding of Blasting and the 3rd Blasting Forum is of symbolic significance in the development process of Blasting. This grand event will help the journal reach a new level, write new glories, and ascend to new heights, injecting new impetus into the development of the industry and creating a broader space for development.