Call for papers/Topics

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

1. Core Independent Foundations

These are the fundamental engineering and scientific pillars. While they inform all three branches, they exist as distinct academic and practical bodies of knowledge.

• Thermodynamics and Kinetics
  • Classical and statistical thermodynamics
  • Phase equilibria and chemical reaction equilibria
  • Homogeneous and heterogeneous reaction kinetics
  • Catalysis and reactor design
• Transport Phenomena
  • Fluid mechanics (momentum transfer, rheology, and multiphase flow)
  • Heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation in industrial systems)
  • Mass transfer (diffusion, convective mass transport, and boundary layer theory)
• Microbiology and Biochemistry
  • Cell structure, function, and metabolic pathways
  • Enzyme kinetics and inhibition
  • Genetics and molecular biology foundations
• Environmental Chemistry and Ecology
  • Aquatic, atmospheric, and terrestrial chemistry
  • Ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity, and nutrient cycling (Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus cycles)
  • Ecotoxicology and pollutant behavior

2. Chemical Engineering

This domain focuses on transforming raw materials into valuable products through chemical and physical processes.

• Separation Processes
  • Distillation, absorption, and stripping
  • Liquid-liquid extraction and leaching
  • Membrane separations (reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration)
  • Adsorption and ion exchange
• Process Systems Engineering
  • Process design, synthesis, and intensification
  • Process dynamics, optimization, and control systems
  • Plant safety, hazard analysis (HAZOP), and risk assessment
• Materials and Polymer Engineering
  • Polymerization kinetics and processing
  • Nanomaterials and biomaterials synthesis
  • Corrosion, degradation, and materials selection

3. Biological and Bioprocess Engineering

This domain applies engineering principles to living systems, organisms, and biological molecules.

• Bioreactor Engineering
  • Design and scale-up of fermenters and bioreactors (stirred-tank, airlift, fluidized bed)
  • Batch, fed-batch, and continuous cultivation strategies
  • Aeration, agitation, and mass transfer limitations in biological fluids
• Downstream Processing (Bioseparations)
  • Cell disruption and centrifugation
  • Chromatographic separations (affinity, ion-exchange, size-exclusion)
  • Lyophilization and formulation of biologics
• Biomolecular and Genetic Engineering
  • Recombinant DNA technology and metabolic engineering
  • Synthetic biology and pathway design
  • Tissue engineering and cellular therapies

4. Environmental Engineering

This domain focuses on protecting human health and minimizing the human footprint on the biosphere.

• Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Physical-chemical treatment processes (coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection)
  • Biological wastewater treatment (activated sludge, anaerobic digestion, biofilm reactors)
  • Advanced oxidation processes and desalination
• Air Pollution Control and Air Quality
  • Particulate matter control (cyclones, electrostatic precipitators, fabric filters)
  • Gaseous pollutant control (scrubbers, absorption, catalytic converters)
  • Atmospheric dispersion modeling
• Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
  • Landfill design and leachate management
  • Hazardous waste stabilization and incineration
  • Nuclear waste disposal and containment

5. Highly Interrelated & Interdisciplinary Domains

These topics sit directly at the intersections of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering, merging them into modern sustainable practices.

• Bioremediation and Phytoremediation (Biological + Environmental)
  • Using microbes or plants to degrade environmental contaminants (oil spills, heavy metals, plastics)
  • In-situ versus ex-situ bio-treatment of soil and groundwater
• Sustainable and Green Chemical Engineering (Chemical + Environmental)
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and carbon footprinting
  • Atom economy, benign solvent selection, and waste minimization at the source
  • Renewable energy storage (batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen economy)
• The Circular Bioeconomy (Chemical + Biological + Environmental)
  • Biorefineries: Converting biomass and agricultural waste into biofuels, bioplastics, and platform chemicals
  • Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) via chemical and biological routes (e.g., algal carbon sequestration)
  • Waste-to-energy technologies (gasification, pyrolysis, hydrothermal liquefaction)
• Biosensors and Environmental Diagnostics (Biological + Chemical + Environmental)
  • Development of metabolic and enzymatic sensors for real-time pollutant tracking
  • Microfluidics and “lab-on-a-chip” devices for field testing water and soil safety