Topic 1: Acoustic Imaging Theory and Methods
Synthetic Aperture Focusing (SAFT), Full Matrix Capture (FMC), and Total Focusing Method (TFM)
Ultrasonic phased array imaging and real-time 3D imaging
Super-resolution imaging
Nonlinear Acoustic Imaging
Passive acoustic imaging and acoustic emission imaging
Compressed sensing and sparse array imaging technology
Topic 2: Ultrasonic Testing Technology and Systems
Traditional pulse echo, penetration, and resonance methods
Electromagnetic Ultrasound (EMAT), Air Coupled Ultrasound, Laser Ultrasound
Ultrasonic guided wave (Lamb wave, SH wave) and array guided wave detection
High frequency ultrasound and scanning acoustic microscope (SAM)
Ultrasonic phased array instrument and automatic scanning system
Design and Preparation of Ultrasonic Transducers (Piezoelectric, CMUT, PMUT)
Topic 3: Industrial non-destructive testing and structural health monitoring
Detection of defects (porosity, delamination, cracks) in metals/composite materials/ceramics/coatings
Ultrasonic evaluation of adhesive structures, additive manufacturing parts, and welded joints
Online process monitoring and in-service equipment detection
Ultrasonic monitoring of corrosion in railway tracks, pressure vessels, and pipelines
Ultrasonic testing of concrete, soil, and wood
Measurement of stress, thickness, and elastic modulus based on ultrasound
Topic 4: Biomedical Ultrasound and Elastography
Ultrasonic elastography
Contrast enhanced ultrasound and targeted microbubble imaging
Ultrasound mediated drug/gene delivery
High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) monitoring and evaluation
Ultra fast ultrasound imaging and functional imaging (brain, muscle, heart)
Ultrasound photoacoustic multimodal imaging