The Third High-level Forum of Engineering Geology

was held in Luoyang

On April 16^th 2011the Third High-level Forum of Engineering Geology was held in Luoyang, Henan Province, which had more than 50 elites from all over the country, with the theme “Challenges and Strategies about China Engineering Geology Discipline”. Around the theme, there were 18 specialists lecturing including Academician Sijing Wang, Prof. Runqiu Huang (IAEG vice president), Prof. Yuepin Yin and Prof. Huiming Tang respectively made comprehensive presentations. Moreover, Prof. Juhua Xiong of National Natural Science Foundation (NSFC) was invited to introduce the situation about the application for the national natural science fund. It can be seen from the reports and discussion of the conference that the discipline of engineering geology in China made a great success. However, there are also some problems that need to be summarized systematically and to be further considered. It is of great significance to hold the High-level forum for knowing the current situation of the discipline and guiding its improvement.