From October 17th to 19th, 2024, researcher Guangyan Qing from our group participated in the second ACS International Conference on Smart Materials and Chemical Engineering held in Dalian. The conference aimed to facilitate collaborative discussions on cutting-edge issues in scientific research and industrial applications within the fields of smart materials and chemical engineering. Key themes included materials, chemical engineering, computational chemistry, energy and catalysis, polymers, and synthesis. During the Smart Materials session, Guangyan Qing delivered an invited presentation titled “Applications of Smart Polymers in Separation and Analytical Chemistry” and engaged in extensive discussions with fellow scientists specializing in polymer materials.