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)