46th World Congress on Challenges in “Science, Engineering, Technology & Education” (PCSETE-25) Dec. 18-20, 2025 Pattaya (Thailand)

Topics

So, Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

I. Challenges in Engineering & Technology

• Rapid Technological Obsolescence:
  • Keeping pace with exponential technological change.
  • Designing systems that are adaptable and upgradable.
  • Managing the lifecycle of rapidly evolving technologies.
• Ethical AI and Autonomous Systems:
  • Ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI development.
  • Addressing bias in algorithms and data.
  • Ethical considerations for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and lethal autonomous weapons systems.
  • Privacy and data security in AI applications.
• Cybersecurity in a Connected World:
  • Protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
  • Securing IoT devices, industrial control systems, and complex networks.
  • Developing resilient and fault-tolerant systems.
• Sustainability in Engineering Design:
  • Designing for circular economy principles (reduce, reuse, recycle).
  • Minimizing environmental impact of products and processes throughout their lifecycle.
  • Developing green materials and energy-efficient technologies.
• Resilience Engineering:
  • Designing infrastructure and systems to withstand and recover from natural disasters, climate change impacts, and other disruptions.
  • Addressing the challenges of adapting existing infrastructure to new threats.
• Human-Technology Interaction:
  • Designing intuitive and safe human-computer and human-robot interfaces.
  • Addressing the psychological and social impacts of ubiquitous technology.
  • Preventing technology addiction and digital overload.
• Talent Gap & Workforce Readiness:
  • Ensuring a sufficient supply of skilled engineers and technologists.
  • Bridging the gap between academic training and industry needs.
  • Lifelong learning and reskilling for technological advancements.

II. Challenges in Education (across all levels, but especially STEM)

• Curriculum Relevance & Modernization:
  • Updating curricula to reflect rapid advancements in science, engineering, and technology.
  • Integrating interdisciplinary approaches (e.g., STEAM – adding Arts to STEM).
  • Developing curricula that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Teacher Preparedness & Professional Development:
  • Addressing the shortage of qualified STEM educators.
  • Providing ongoing professional development for teachers to keep pace with new technologies and pedagogical methods.
  • Supporting teachers in integrating hands-on and project-based learning.
• Equity, Access & Inclusivity in STEM Education:
  • Addressing the gender gap and underrepresentation of minorities in STEM fields.
  • Ensuring equitable access to technology and quality STEM education for all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or geographic location.
  • Creating inclusive learning environments that foster a sense of belonging.
• Pedagogical Innovation & Technology Integration:
  • Leveraging AI, VR/AR, and other emerging technologies for personalized and engaging learning experiences.
  • Overcoming barriers to effective technology integration in classrooms.
  • Moving beyond traditional lecture-based methods to active and experiential learning.
• Assessment & Evaluation:
  • Developing authentic assessment methods that measure complex skills rather than rote memorization.
  • Utilizing data analytics and learning analytics to understand student progress and inform instruction.
• Industry-Academia Collaboration:
  • Strengthening partnerships between educational institutions and industry to provide relevant training and research opportunities.
  • Bridging the skills gap between graduates and workforce demands.
• Lifelong Learning & Upskilling:
  • Designing educational pathways that support continuous learning throughout a career.
  • Addressing the need for upskilling and reskilling in response to automation and technological change.
• Mental Health and Well-being in Educational Settings:
  • Addressing stress, burnout, and mental health challenges among students and educators in demanding STEM fields.

III. Cross-Cutting & Interdisciplinary Challenges

• Policy & Governance:
  • Developing agile and adaptive policies and regulations for rapidly evolving scientific and technological fields.
  • International cooperation on global challenges.
  • Balancing innovation with regulation and public safety.
• Ethics and Societal Impact:
  • Fostering ethical reasoning and responsibility in scientists, engineers, and technologists.
  • Understanding the societal implications of emerging technologies (e.g., job displacement, privacy concerns, social equity).
  • Promoting public engagement and dialogue about science and technology.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
  • Breaking down silos between scientific disciplines, engineering fields, and educational research.
  • Fostering transdisciplinary approaches to solve complex problems.
• Funding Models for Innovation:
  • Exploring new models for funding high-risk, high-reward research and development.
  • Incentivizing innovation that addresses societal needs.
• Global Collaboration and Equity:
  • Addressing disparities in scientific and technological advancement between developed and developing nations.
  • Promoting inclusive global partnerships for research and education.

IV. Advancements in Science & Research

• Frontiers in Basic Sciences:
  • Quantum Science & Physics (quantum computing, entanglement, materials)
  • Next-Gen Chemistry (sustainable chemistry, novel materials, drug discovery)
  • Advanced Biology & Biotechnology (genomics, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, neurobiology)
  • Earth & Environmental Sciences (climate modeling, sustainable resource management, ecological restoration)
  • Space Science & Astrophysics (exoplanets, cosmology, space exploration technologies)
• Data Science & Analytics:
  • Big Data architectures and processing for scientific discovery.
  • Machine Learning and AI for scientific modeling, prediction, and automation of experiments.
  • Scientific visualization and data storytelling.
• Interdisciplinary Scientific Research:
  • Converging technologies (e.g., Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Cognitive Science - NBIC convergence).
  • Complex systems and network science.
  • Science for sustainable development goals (SDGs).

V. Engineering Innovations & Applications

• Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Engineering:
  • Additive Manufacturing (3D/4D printing, multi-material systems).
  • Smart Materials and Metamaterials (self-healing, responsive, adaptive).
  • Nanomaterials and their engineering applications.
  • Sustainable manufacturing processes and circular economy in engineering.
• Artificial Intelligence & Robotics in Engineering:
  • AI in design optimization, simulation, and predictive maintenance.
  • Autonomous systems (robotics, drones, autonomous vehicles).
  • Human-robot collaboration and human-computer interaction in engineering.
  • Ethical AI in engineering design and deployment.
• Sustainable & Environmental Engineering:
  • Renewable energy systems (advanced solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen).
  • Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).
  • Water and wastewater treatment technologies (resource recovery, emerging contaminants).
  • Smart grids and energy management.
  • Climate-resilient infrastructure design.
• Biomedical & Healthcare Engineering:
  • Bioprinting and tissue engineering.
  • Medical devices and diagnostics (wearables, sensors, imaging).
  • Neuroengineering and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI).
  • Precision medicine and personalized healthcare technologies.
• Software & Computer Engineering:
  • Cloud computing, edge computing, and distributed systems.
  • Cybersecurity and privacy in complex systems.
  • High-performance computing and supercomputing.
  • Software engineering for AI and autonomous systems.
• Civil & Infrastructure Engineering:
  • Smart cities and urban planning with advanced technologies.
  • Resilient infrastructure for natural disasters.
  • Sustainable transportation systems.
  • IoT for infrastructure monitoring and management.

VI. Technology Integration & Digital Transformation

• IoT & Sensor Technologies:
  • Smart environments (cities, homes, agriculture, industry).
  • Real-time data collection and analysis.
  • Wearable technology and pervasive computing.
• Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS):
  • Integration of physical and computational processes.
  • Industry 4.0 and beyond.
  • Security challenges in CPS.
• Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR):
  • Applications in industrial design, training, remote collaboration, and visualization.
• Blockchain Technology:
  • Decentralized systems for data integrity, supply chains, and secure transactions.
  • Applications in smart contracts and verifiable credentials.
• Emerging Technologies & Trends:
  • 5G/6G communication and its impact on technological advancements.
  • Quantum technologies beyond computing (sensing, communication).
  • Open science and open-source hardware/software for technology development.

IV. Education in Science, Engineering, & Technology

• STEM Education Pedagogy & Curriculum:
  • Inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, project-based learning in STEM.
  • Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to STEM education.
  • Curriculum design for 21st-century skills (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication).
  • Assessment strategies for complex learning outcomes in STEM.
• Technology-Enhanced Learning (EdTech):
  • AI in education (personalized learning, adaptive systems, intelligent tutoring).
  • Online, blended, and hybrid learning models for STEM.
  • Virtual labs, simulations, and immersive learning environments (VR/AR in education).
  • Gamification and serious games for STEM learning.
  • Learning analytics and data-driven decision-making in education.
• Teacher Education & Professional Development:
  • Preparing STEM educators for emerging technologies and pedagogical shifts.
  • Professional learning communities and continuous professional development for teachers.
  • Addressing the digital divide in teacher training.
• Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) in STEM Education:
  • Strategies for engaging underrepresented groups in STEM fields.
  • Culturally responsive teaching in STEM.
  • Addressing bias and stereotypes in STEM education.
  • Promoting accessibility in STEM learning environments.
• Informal STEM Learning:
  • Science museums, makerspaces, after-school programs, and community engagement.
  • Citizen science initiatives.
  • Leveraging media for STEM popularization.
• Skills for the Future Workforce:
  • Developing skills beyond technical knowledge (e.g., adaptability, resilience, ethical reasoning).
  • Lifelong learning and upskilling/reskilling for technological shifts.
  • Industry-academia collaborations for workforce preparedness.
• Educational Policy & Leadership:
  • National and international policies for STEM education.
  • Accreditation and quality assurance in STEM programs.
  • Leadership in driving educational innovation and digital transformation.
  • Funding models and investment in STEM education.