Helmand, the Environment Underwater Acoustics Laboratory Professor in The VUB-Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium was employed a visiting professor of Harbin Engineering University. Yang Desen, the vice president of the school helped him wear the school badge and issued letters of appointment.

During the visit, Professor Pierre Helmand would also discuss with acoustic Institute about organizing international conferences, establishing joint laboratory, personnel training and other related matters. At the same time, he made special academic report.