Topics Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to: 1. Independent Core Disciplines These represent the foundational pillars of each distinct field before they intersect with one another. Transportation Engineering (Mobility & Systems) Traffic Engineering: Traffic flow theory, signal timing, capacity analysis, and intersection design. Transportation Planning: Travel demand forecasting, urban mobility modeling, and transit network design. Pavement Engineering: Flexible and rigid pavement design, asphalt technology, and pavement life-cycle management. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): Autonomous vehicle integration, real-time traffic monitoring, and smart tolling systems. Civil Engineering (Infrastructure & Environment) Geotechnical Engineering: Soil mechanics, foundation design, slope stability, and retaining structures. Water Resources Engineering: Hydrology, hydraulics, open-channel flow, stormwater management, and dam engineering. Structural Engineering (Heavy Infrastructure): Design of bridges, tunnels, dams, and industrial structures using concrete and steel. Environmental Engineering: Water treatment, waste management, pollution control, and environmental impact assessments. Architectural Engineering (Building Systems & Aesthetics) Building Enclosure Performance: Building envelope design, moisture control, insulation, and facade engineering. Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems: HVAC design, vertical transportation (elevators/escalators), building acoustics, and architectural lighting. Sustainable Building Design: Net-zero energy buildings, daylighting analysis, and green building certification systems (like LEED or BREEAM). Structural Engineering (Buildings): High-rise structural design, timber engineering, and spatial frames meant specifically for occupied spaces. 2. Interrelated Cross-Disciplinary Fields These subtopics exist at the intersections where two or all three of these primary fields overlap and rely on one another. Transportation + Civil Engineering (The Infrastructure Nexus) Geometric Design of Highways: Designing the alignment, curves, and gradients of roads based on both traffic speed (transportation) and earthwork/topography (civil). Bridge and Tunnel Engineering: Structural design of massive transport links that must withstand structural loads (civil) while optimizing traffic capacity and lane configurations (transportation). Airport and Railway Infrastructure: Designing runways, taxiways, and rail tracks, balancing structural durability with strict transit operational rules. Architectural + Civil Engineering (The Building & Site Nexus) Substructure and Foundation Interaction: Designing how a building's unique architectural shape and weight (architectural) interact with the soil conditions and deep foundations (civil). Urban Drainage and Site Development: Managing stormwater runoff and grading around a new building complex so it integrates safely with municipal water systems. Seismic and Wind Engineering for High-Rises: Engineering buildings to resist lateral forces from earthquakes and wind storms, balancing occupant comfort with structural integrity. Transportation + Architectural Engineering (The Transit Hub Nexus) Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): Designing urban areas where high-density commercial/residential buildings connect seamlessly with mass transit stations. Intermodal Terminal Design: The architectural and functional layout of airports, train stations, and subway hubs to optimize passenger movement, signage, and aesthetics while handling complex logistics. Parking Structure Engineering: Designing multi-story parking facilities that require architectural ventilation/lighting alongside structural and traffic flow planning. 3. Advanced Multi-Disciplinary Subtopics These complex fields completely merge all three disciplines to address modern, large-scale urban challenges. Smart Cities and Micro-Mobility Infrastructure: Designing urban spaces where buildings communicate with autonomous vehicles, requiring integrated streetscapes, smart grid buildings, and digital transit planning. Building Information Modeling (BIM) and GIS Integration: Using 3D digital modeling platforms to design building systems (architectural) that link directly to broader geographic information systems for city utility and transit planning (civil/transportation). Infrastructure Resilience and Climate Adaptation: Retrofitting buildings, transit networks, and coastal civil protections to withstand extreme weather events and rising sea levels. Sustainable Urban Megaprojects: Large-scale city expansions that require the simultaneous design of skyscrapers, subway lines, water treatment facilities, and public spaces.