03 Apr 2025
Abstract
The 2025 International Conference on Software Engineering and Computer Science (CSECS 2025) successfully took place from March 21st to 23rd at XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang), Suzhou, China. Hosted by the School of AI and Advanced Computing (AIAC) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) and supported by IEEE, IEEE Nanjing Section, and the International Society for Applied Computing (ISAC). The conference provided an international platform for academics, scientists, engineers, and researchers to exchange ideas, share expertise, and to explore challenges and future trends in software engineering and computer science. Beyond facilitating global academic collaboration and advancing technological innovation, CSECS 2025 also helped expand XJTLU’s research horizons and strengthen the academic growth of the School of AI and Advanced Computing (AIAC).
From March 21 to 23, 2025, the International Conference on Software Engineering and Computer Science (CSECS 2025) was successfully held at XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) in Suzhou, China. The conference was organized by the School of AI and Advanced Computing at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), with support from IEEE, IEEE Nanjing Section, and the International Society for Applied Computing (ISAC). CSECS 2025 was chaired by Professor Angelos Stefanidis from XJTLU, Professor Chuan Qin from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, and Professor Xiwen Zhang from Beijing Language and Culture University.
CSECS 2025 attracted over 200 paper submissions from China, the United States, Australia, Germany, Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Japan, and other regions. After a rigorous multi-round review process, 94 high-quality papers were selected for inclusion in the conference proceedings, published by IEEE and indexed in EI Compendex, Scopus, and CPCI (ISTP).
Opening Ceremony and Welcome Remarks
The opening ceremony on March 22nd was chaired by Professor Angelos Stefanidis, Dean of the School of AI and Advanced Computing at XJTLU. On behalf of the school, he extended a warm welcome to all attendees, highlighting that high-quality international conferences provide invaluable opportunities for academic exchange while promoting the school’s disciplinary development and global outreach. He encouraged participants to engage actively in discussions, driving technological breakthroughs and cross-disciplinary innovation in computer science.
Keynote Speeches and Thematic Sessions
The conference featured four exciting keynote speeches from internationally recognised scholars:
Professor Xiangjie Kong from Zhejiang University of Technology shared insights on spatiotemporal graph learning and its applications in urban big data analysis, discussing advancements in intelligent transportation and urban management.
Professor Benjamin W. Wah from the Chinese University of Hong Kong presented a new paradigm for multi-disciplinary applications and complex system design under the era of "Big Data, Big Applications, Big AI, Big Algorithms, and Big Systems."
Professor Dave Towey from the University of Nottingham-Ningbo introduced innovative applications of Metamorphic Testing in software quality assurance, offering fresh perspectives on ensuring software reliability.
Professor Steven Guan from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University discussed the Recursive Domain Decomposition approach for classification tasks, showcasing its advantages in high-dimensional data processing.
CSECS 2025 had three sessions chaired by Dr. Chong Li, Dr. Hengyang Liu, and Dr. Xihan Bian from AIAC. The sessions covered diverse topics, including cross-disciplinary AI applications, machine learning and data science, and software engineering advancements. Each session gathered researchers to share their latest research findings, discuss key technological challenges, and explore future development directions.
To inspire and support emerging researchers, the conference committee awarded the Best Presentation Award to outstanding oral presenters. Additionally, a poster exhibition provided young scholars with a platform to showcase innovative ideas and research outcomes, fostering dynamic interaction and sparking cross-disciplinary collaboration among attendees.
The successful conclusion of CSECS 2025 not only provided a valuable platform for global researchers in software engineering and computer science but also made significant contributions to advancing technology and its practical applications. Moving forward, the School of AI and Advanced Computing at XJTLU remains committed to fostering openness, collaboration, and academic excellence by hosting more high-impact international conferences, driving innovation, and achieving breakthroughs in related disciplines.
A sincere thank you to all participants, organizers, and volunteers for their hard work and dedication. We look forward to reuniting in future academic events to witness more groundbreaking achievements together.
03 Apr 2025