43rd VIETNAM International Conference on Chemical, Biological, Agricultural & Environmental Engineering: VCBEE-27

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)