Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

I. Chemical Engineering

• Process Intensification & Design:
  • Modular and intensified chemical processes.
  • Microreactors and lab-on-a-chip systems.
  • Advanced separation technologies (membranes, adsorption, reactive distillation).
  • Process modeling, simulation, and optimization (including AI/ML applications).
  • Sustainable process design and green engineering principles.
• Catalysis & Reaction Engineering:
  • Novel catalyst development (nanocatalysts, biocatalysts, single-atom catalysts).
  • Catalysis for sustainable energy (e.g., hydrogen production, CO2 conversion).
  • Advanced reaction kinetics and reactor design.
  • Photocatalysis and electrocatalysis.
• Materials Science & Engineering (Chemical Aspects):
  • Advanced functional materials (polymers, ceramics, composites).
  • Nanomaterials synthesis and characterization for specific applications.
  • Smart materials (self-healing, responsive materials).
  • Materials for energy storage and conversion.
  • Bio-based and biodegradable materials.
• Thermodynamics & Transport Phenomena:
  • Advanced thermodynamic modeling and simulation.
  • Fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer in complex systems.
  • Multiphase flow and interfacial phenomena.
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for process analysis.
• Petroleum & Petrochemical Engineering (Sustainable Aspects):
  • Cleaner production technologies in the oil and gas industry.
  • Conversion of CO2 to chemicals and fuels.
  • Valorization of refinery by-products.

II. Biological Engineering / Biochemical Engineering

• Bioprocess Engineering:
  • Bioreactor design and optimization for microbial and cell cultures.
  • Upstream and downstream processing in biomanufacturing.
  • Bioseparations and purification technologies.
  • Process analytical technology (PAT) for bioprocesses.
• Synthetic Biology & Metabolic Engineering:
  • Designing and engineering biological systems for novel functions.
  • Metabolic pathway engineering for biosynthesis of chemicals, fuels, and pharmaceuticals.
  • CRISPR-based technologies for genetic manipulation.
  • Biosensors and diagnostic tools development.
• Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine:
  • Design and fabrication of biomaterials for tissue engineering and drug delivery.
  • Scaffolds for regenerative medicine and organ-on-a-chip systems.
  • Bio-nanotechnology and nanomedicine.
  • Biocompatibility and surface modification of materials.
• Biofuels & Bioenergy:
  • Algal biofuels and advanced lignocellulosic biomass conversion.
  • Biorefineries for integrated production of fuels, chemicals, and materials.
  • Anaerobic digestion and biohydrogen production.
  • Techno-economic analysis of bioenergy systems.
• Food & Agricultural Engineering (Biochemical aspects):
  • Bioprocessing for food ingredients and supplements.
  • Sustainable food production and precision agriculture.
  • Waste valorization in food processing.
  • Novel food technologies (e.g., cultivated meat).
• Environmental Biotechnology:
  • Bioremediation of contaminated sites (soil, water, air).
  • Microbial fuel cells and bioelectrochemical systems.
  • Biotechnology for waste treatment and resource recovery.

III. Environmental Engineering

• Water Resources & Wastewater Treatment:
  • Advanced water purification technologies (membranes, advanced oxidation processes).
  • Desalination and water reuse.
  • Removal of emerging contaminants (pharmaceuticals, microplastics, PFAS).
  • Resource recovery from wastewater (nutrients, energy).
  • Smart water networks and real-time monitoring.
• Air Pollution Control:
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies.
  • Emission control for industrial and mobile sources.
  • Indoor air quality and air pollution modeling.
  • Technologies for removal of VOCs, NOx, SOx, and particulate matter.
• Solid Waste Management & Resource Recovery:
  • Waste-to-energy technologies (incineration, pyrolysis, gasification).
  • Sustainable landfill management.
  • Recycling and recovery of critical raw materials.
  • Circular economy principles for waste minimization.
  • Valorization of waste into valuable products.
• Environmental Modeling & Risk Assessment:
  • Pollutant transport and fate modeling in environmental systems.
  • Climate change modeling and impact assessment.
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for products and processes.
  • Environmental risk assessment and management.
• Sustainable Cities & Infrastructure:
  • Green building materials and energy-efficient building design.
  • Sustainable urban planning and smart city solutions.
  • Nature-based solutions for urban water management and climate adaptation.
  • Environmental impact assessment for infrastructure projects.
• Remediation Technologies:
  • Phytoremediation, bioremediation, and chemical remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater.
  • Sediment remediation techniques.

IV. Cross-Cutting & Interdisciplinary Themes

• Sustainable Development & Circular Economy:
  • Integration of chemical, biological, and environmental engineering for sustainable development.
  • Industrial symbiosis and eco-industrial parks.
  • Policy and economic aspects of green technologies.
• Computational & Data-Driven Approaches:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in all sub-disciplines (e.g., process optimization, material design, environmental forecasting).
  • Big data analytics for complex engineering systems.
  • Digital Twins for process monitoring and optimization.
  • Computational chemistry and biology for molecular design.
• Nanotechnology in C, B, & E Engineering:
  • Nanomaterials for catalysis, separation, sensing, and environmental remediation.
  • Health and environmental implications of nanomaterials.
• Safety, Health & Risk Management:
  • Process safety and inherently safer design.
  • Occupational health and safety in chemical and biological industries.
  • Risk assessment for novel technologies and processes.
• Education & Professional Development:
  • Curriculum development for modern chemical, biological, and environmental engineers.
  • Hands-on learning, simulations, and virtual labs.
  • Ethics in engineering and sustainable practices.
  • Training for the future workforce in these evolving fields.
• Policy, Regulations & Standards:
  • Environmental regulations and their impact on technological development.
  • International collaborations for addressing global environmental issues.
  • Standardization in green technologies and sustainable practices.