On April 1, 2026, the School of Marine Science and Engineering successfully held the first "Deep Blue Intelligence Academic Salon" in Room 225, Xuexue Building. The event was hosted by Dean Wang Yaping, who also served as a keynote speaker alongside teachers Shu Qian and Liu Xiaojie, sharing insights from their respective research fields.

Professor Wang Yaping gave a talk titled "Coastal Changes in Jiangsu: Perspectives from Delta Evolution." He systematically presented his team's research on the morphodynamic evolution of river deltas and tidal flats. Key findings include the mechanisms of underwater erosion in the abandoned Yellow River delta driven by winter storms, the wave-dominated positive feedback mechanism of tidal flat accretion-erosion phase transitions, and storm-induced gravity flow sediment transport. These findings provide scientific support for coastal protection and ecological safety.

Dr. Shu Qian presented a systematic report on the "Scientific Foundations and Applications of Numerical Modeling and AI in Atmospheric Environment Research." He introduced how traditional numerical models such as WRF and CMAQ are used to study extreme weather-pollution compound events, highlighted the application of AI in investigating atmospheric chemistry and particle deposition, and demonstrated a self-developed online multi-source pollution atmospheric simulation system for China. He also engaged in in-depth discussions with attending faculty on the potential application of numerical modeling in studies of coastal intertidal zone evolution and plankton.

Dr. Liu Xiaojie presented a systematic report on "Regulation of Reproduction and Ecological Adaptation Mechanisms in Ulva prolifera." Against the backdrop of persistent green tides in the Yellow Sea, she focused on the rapid reproductive capacity of Ulva prolifera and its responses to environmental changes, addressing key issues such as efficient nitrate absorption, factors inducing gametogenesis, and the underlying molecular regulation. Combining physiological experiments, transcriptomic analysis, and functional validation, her research has preliminarily established a framework for the coordinated regulation of growth and reproduction in Ulva prolifera. These findings provide important theoretical support for understanding green tide formation mechanisms and ecological regulation, as well as new research directions for seaweed resource utilization and ecological management.