46th PATTAYA International Conference on âSubstantial Environmental Engineeringâ (PICSEE-25) scheduled on Dec. 18-20, 2025 Pattaya (Thailand)
Topics/Call for Papers
So, Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:
I. Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation Engineering
Advanced Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS):
Novel sorbents and membranes for CO2 capture (e.g., MOFs, ionic liquids).
Direct Air Capture (DAC) technologies and their scalability.
Conversion of captured CO2 into valuable products (e.g., fuels, chemicals, building materials).
Safe and permanent geological sequestration of CO2.
Ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies (e.g., ocean alkalinity enhancement, enhanced weathering).
Next-Generation Renewable Energy Systems Integration:
Grid integration challenges and solutions for high renewable penetration.
Large-scale energy storage solutions (e.g., advanced batteries, green hydrogen, pumped hydro, compressed air).
Smart grids and microgrids for resilience and efficiency.
Sustainable sourcing and recycling of materials for renewable energy infrastructure.
Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Design:
Engineering structures and systems to withstand extreme weather events (floods, droughts, heatwaves, sea-level rise).
Nature-based solutions for coastal protection, flood management, and urban heat island mitigation.
Resilient transportation and water infrastructure.
Early warning systems and remote sensing for disaster preparedness and adaptation.
Decarbonization of Hard-to-Abate Sectors:
Green hydrogen production, storage, and utilization in industrial processes (e.g., steel, cement, ammonia).
Sustainable aviation and shipping fuels and propulsion systems.
Electrification of industrial processes and heavy transport.
Climate Geoengineering (Ethical and Technical Aspects):
Solar Radiation Management (SRM) technologies (e.g., stratospheric aerosol injection, marine cloud brightening).
Feasibility, risks, and governance of large-scale climate intervention.
II. Water Resource Management & Treatment Innovations
Advanced Water & Wastewater Treatment Technologies:
Removal of emerging contaminants (e.g., PFAS, pharmaceuticals, microplastics, endocrine-disrupting compounds).
Novel membrane technologies (e.g., forward osmosis, graphene-based membranes, ceramic membranes).
Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for recalcitrant pollutants.
Decentralized and modular water treatment systems for remote or underserved communities.
Water Reuse & Resource Recovery:
Direct and indirect potable reuse technologies and public acceptance.
Nutrient recovery (nitrogen, phosphorus) from wastewater for agricultural use.
Energy recovery from wastewater (e.g., anaerobic digestion, microbial fuel cells).
Recovery of valuable materials and chemicals from industrial effluents.
Smart Water Systems & Water Scarcity Solutions:
AI and IoT for real-time water quality monitoring, leakage detection, and demand management.
Desalination advancements (e.g., low-energy methods, brine management, zero liquid discharge).
Water-energy-food nexus engineering for integrated resource management.
Sustainable urban water cycle management (stormwater harvesting, greywater recycling).
Ecological Engineering for Water Systems:
Constructed wetlands and bioreactors for wastewater treatment and ecological restoration.
Nature-based solutions for diffuse agricultural water pollution (nutrient capture, recycling).
III. Waste Management & Circular Economy Engineering
Advanced Waste Valorization & Resource Recovery:
Waste-to-energy technologies (pyrolysis, gasification, advanced incineration).
Chemical recycling of plastics and complex waste streams.
Recovery of critical raw materials (e.g., rare earth elements from e-waste).
Biorefineries for converting organic waste into biofuels and biochemicals.
Sustainable management and valorization of industrial and agricultural byproducts.
Circular Economy Implementation in Engineering:
Design for deconstruction, recyclability, and longevity in products and infrastructure.
Material flow analysis and industrial symbiosis for closed-loop systems.
Lifecycle assessment (LCA) and environmental footprinting for product optimization.
Policy and business model innovations to support a circular economy.
Smart Waste Management Systems:
AI and IoT for optimized waste collection, sorting, and processing.
Robotics for waste sorting and recycling.
Predictive modeling for waste generation and management.
Hazardous Waste & Contaminated Site Remediation:
Innovative methods for remediation of complex contaminants (e.g., heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, microplastics in soil).
In-situ and ex-situ remediation techniques (e.g., bioremediation, phytoremediation, electrochemical remediation).
Risk assessment and management for contaminated sites.
IV. Air Quality Management & Pollution Control
Novel Air Pollution Control Technologies:
Advanced catalytic converters and filters for industrial and mobile sources.
Nanomaterials for air purification and VOC removal.
Low-cost and high-efficiency air quality monitoring systems (sensors, drones).
Indoor air quality solutions and sustainable ventilation systems.
Atmospheric Chemistry & Modeling:
Understanding the formation and transport of secondary air pollutants.
Source apportionment and emission inventories.
Modeling the health and ecological impacts of air pollution.
Mitigation of Emerging Air Pollutants:
Addressing emissions from new industrial processes or unconventional sources.
Odor control technologies for waste management facilities and industrial sites.
V. Cross-Cutting & Enabling Technologies
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Environmental Engineering:
Predictive modeling for environmental phenomena (e.g., pollution dispersion, water quality).
Optimization of treatment processes and resource allocation.
Automated environmental monitoring and data analysis.
AI for materials discovery in sustainable applications.
Internet of Things (IoT) & Sensor Networks:
Real-time, distributed environmental sensing and monitoring.
Data integration from various environmental sensors.
Smart environmental infrastructure.
Geoinformatics & Remote Sensing for Environmental Applications:
GIS for spatial analysis of environmental data, risk mapping, and site selection.
Satellite imagery and drone technology for large-scale environmental monitoring (deforestation, water bodies, urban sprawl).
Biotechnology & Synthetic Biology in Environmental Engineering:
Engineered microorganisms for bioremediation and biotransformation of pollutants.
Bio-based materials and sustainable chemical production.
Bio-inspired design for environmental solutions.
Nanotechnology for Environmental Solutions:
Nanomaterials for water purification, air filtration, and contaminant detection.
Nanomaterial synthesis and environmental fate and transport.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Sustainability Metrics:
Advanced LCA methodologies and tools.
Developing new metrics for environmental sustainability and impact assessment.
Integration of social and economic factors into environmental assessment.
Digital Twins for Environmental Systems:
Creating virtual replicas of environmental systems (e.g., wastewater treatment plants, urban ecosystems) for optimization, prediction, and management.
VI. Policy, Governance & Social Dimensions
Environmental Policy & Regulatory Frameworks:
Effectiveness of environmental regulations and compliance strategies.
Policy mechanisms for promoting green technologies and sustainable practices.
International cooperation and transboundary environmental challenges.
Environmental Economics & Finance:
Economic incentives for green technology adoption.
Cost-benefit analysis of environmental projects.
Green financing and investment for sustainable infrastructure.
Public Engagement & Environmental Justice:
Stakeholder engagement in environmental decision-making.
Addressing environmental inequities and promoting justice.
Risk communication and public perception of environmental technologies.
Ethics in Environmental Engineering:
Ethical considerations in geoengineering, advanced biotechnologies, and AI applications.
The responsibility of environmental engineers in addressing global challenges.
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