58th International Conference on “Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering” (BCBEE-25)

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.