46th PATTAYA International Conference on “Substantial Environmental Engineering” (PICSEE-25) 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.