Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering provides the foundational principles of mass, energy, and momentum transfer that underpin the other three disciplines.

• Thermodynamics & Kinetics (Independent Core)
  • Chemical equilibrium and phase behavior
  • Reaction kinetics and reactor design (batch, CSTR, plug flow)
  • Catalysis and surface science
• Transport Phenomena (Interrelated Core)
  • Fluid dynamics (multiphase flow, rheology)
  • Heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)
  • Mass transfer (diffusion, interfacial mass transfer)
• Separation Processes (Interrelated Core)
  • Distillation, extraction, and absorption
  • Membrane separation technology (reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration)
  • Adsorption and ion exchange
• Process Systems Engineering (Independent Core)
  • Process design, synthesis, and intensification
  • Process control, automation, and optimization
  • Plant safety and hazard analysis (HAZOP)

2. Biological Engineering

Biological engineering applies chemical engineering principles to living entities, bridging the gap between molecular biology and large-scale production.

• Bioprocess & Fermentation Technology (Interrelated with Chemical)
  • Bioreactor design and scale-up
  • Kinetics of microbial growth and enzyme catalysis
  • Downstream processing (isolation and purification of biomolecules)
• Genetic & Metabolic Engineering (Independent Core)
  • Recombinant DNA technology
  • Metabolic pathway analysis and synthetic biology
  • CRISPR and gene editing tools
• Biomedical & Tissue Engineering (Independent Core)
  • Biomaterials and biocompatibility
  • Cellular therapy and artificial organs
  • Drug delivery systems
• Biosensors & Bioelectronics (Interrelated with Agricultural)
  • Analytical devices for pathogen detection
  • Bio-MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)

3. Agricultural Engineering

Agricultural engineering integrates biological and mechanical concepts to optimize food, fiber, and fuel production while managing natural resources.

• Precision Agriculture & Machinery (Independent Core)
  • Agricultural mechanization and robotics
  • Remote sensing, GIS, and GPS-guided farming
  • Smart sensors for soil and crop monitoring
• Post-Harvest Technology & Food Engineering (Interrelated with Chemical & Biological)
  • Thermal processing (pasteurization, sterilization)
  • Food preservation, drying, and cold chain logistics
  • Biopolymer packaging and food safety
• Soil & Water Engineering (Interrelated with Environmental)
  • Irrigation system design (drip, sprinkler) and drainage
  • Soil mechanics and tillage dynamics
  • Hydrology and watershed management
• Controlled Environment Agriculture (Interrelated with Biological)
  • Greenhouse design and climate control
  • Hydroponics, aquaponics, and vertical farming

4. Environmental Engineering

Environmental engineering acts as the ultimate safeguard, treating the wastes generated by chemical, biological, and agricultural practices.

• Water & Wastewater Treatment (Interrelated with Chemical & Biological)
  • Physicochemical treatment (coagulation, sedimentation, filtration)
  • Biological treatment (activated sludge, anaerobic digestion)
  • Advanced oxidation processes and desalination
• Air Quality Engineering (Interrelated with Chemical)
  • Particulate and gaseous pollutant control (scrubbers, cyclones)
  • Atmospheric dispersion modeling
  • Greenhouse gas mitigation and carbon capture
• Solid & Hazardous Waste Management (Interrelated with Agricultural)
  • Landfill engineering and leachate management
  • Composting and organic waste stabilization
  • Hazardous waste remediation and incineration
• Sustainability & Ecological Engineering (Interrelated with All Fields)
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and circular economy
  • Bioremediation and phytoremediation of contaminated sites
  • Environmental impact assessment

5. Major Interrelated Nexus Zones

When these four disciplines collide, they create highly integrated, modern fields of study:

• The Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus
  • Optimizing water use in agriculture (Agricultural + Environmental)
  • Converting agricultural waste into bioenergy via anaerobic digestion (Agricultural + Biological + Chemical)
  • Developing eco-friendly fertilizers that minimize runoff (Chemical + Agricultural + Environmental)
• Biorefineries & The Bioeconomy
  • Converting biomass feedstocks into bio-based chemicals and plastics (Agricultural + Chemical + Biological)
  • Designing green chemical processes that yield zero toxic waste (Chemical + Environmental)
• Environmental Biotechnology
  • Using genetically engineered microbes to clean up oil spills or heavy metals (Biological + Environmental)
  • Developing microbial fuel cells to generate electricity during wastewater treatment (Biological + Environmental + Chemical)