Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering focuses on the design and operation of processes that convert raw materials into useful products through chemical and physical changes.

• Thermodynamics

  • Laws of Thermodynamics

  • Phase Equilibria and Chemical Reaction Equilibria

  • Equations of State

• Transport Phenomena

  • Fluid Mechanics (Newtonian and non-Newtonian flow)

  • Heat Transfer (Conduction, convection, and radiation)

  • Mass Transfer (Diffusion and interfacial transport)

• Chemical Reaction Engineering

  • Kinetics and Reactor Design (Batch, CSTR, PFR)

  • Catalysis and Biocatalysis

  • Non-ideal Flow and Residence Time Distribution

• Separation Processes

  • Distillation and Absorption

  • Extraction and Leaching

  • Membrane Separations and Chromatography

• Process Design and Control

  • Process Synthesis and Optimization

  • Feedback and Feed-forward Control Systems

  • Plant Safety and Economics

2. Biological Engineering (Bioengineering)

Biological engineering applies engineering principles to biological systems to create technologies for healthcare, agriculture, and industry.

• Bioprocess Engineering

  • Fermentation Technology

  • Upstream and Downstream Processing

  • Bioreactor Design and Scale-up

• Biomedical Engineering

  • Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

  • Biotransport (Fluid flow in the human body)

  • Medical Imaging and Biosensors

• Molecular and Cellular Engineering

  • Genetic Engineering and CRISPR

  • Metabolic Engineering

  • Synthetic Biology

• Biomaterials

  • Biocompatibility and Surface Science

  • Drug Delivery Systems

  • Biodegradable Polymers

3. Environmental Engineering

Environmental engineering focuses on protecting human health and the environment by managing pollutants and sustainable resources.

• Water and Wastewater Treatment

  • Physical/Chemical Treatment (Flocculation, Sedimentation)

  • Biological Treatment (Activated Sludge, Anaerobic Digestion)

  • Desalination and Water Reuse

• Air Quality Engineering

  • Pollutant Dispersion Modeling

  • Emission Control Technologies (Scrubbers, Cyclones)

  • Atmospheric Chemistry

• Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

  • Landfill Design and Management

  • Waste-to-Energy Conversion

  • Bioremediation of Contaminated Sites

• Sustainability and Green Engineering

  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

  • Carbon Capture and Sequestration

  • Renewable Energy Systems (Biofuels, Hydrogen cells)

4. Cross-Cutting Engineering Fundamentals

These topics serve as the "glue" that connects the three main disciplines.

• Computational Methods: Modeling and simulation using tools like MATLAB, Python, or Aspen Plus.

• Material Science: Nanotechnology, polymers, and corrosion science.

• Data Science for Engineers: Machine learning applications in process optimization and bioinformatics.

• Ethics and Policy: Environmental regulations, bioethics, and industrial safety standards.