Call for papers/Topics Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields: Core Independent Topics 1. Chemical Engineering Fundamentals Focuses on converting raw materials into useful products via chemical, physical, and thermodynamic processes. Transport Phenomena: Momentum transfer (fluid mechanics), heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation), and mass transfer (diffusion, interphase transport). Thermodynamics & Phase Equilibria: First and second laws, chemical potential, phase behavior of mixtures, non-ideal solutions, and reaction equilibria. Chemical Reaction Engineering: Homogeneous and heterogeneous kinetics, reactor design (CSTR, PFR, packed-bed), catalyst development, and transport-reaction interactions. Separation Processes: Distillation, liquid-liquid extraction, absorption, crystallization, and membrane separations. Process Dynamics, Systems, & Control: Process modeling, feedback/feedforward control loops, optimization, and plant safety systems. 2. Biological & Biochemical Engineering Applies engineering principles to biological systems, organisms, and molecular biology. Bioprocess Engineering: Fermentation technology, bioreactor design and scale-up, cell culture kinetics, and downstream processing (purification, separation). Enzyme & Protein Engineering: Biocatalysis, enzyme kinetics, protein folding, directed evolution, and immobilization techniques. Metabolic Engineering & Synthetic Biology: Genetic pathway manipulation, flux balance analysis, cellular chassis development, and industrial strain design. Biomedical Engineering Systems: Biomaterial interaction, tissue engineering scaffolds, drug delivery systems, and biosensors. Biomanufacturing Quality & Regulation: Process analytical technology (PAT), sterility assurance, biosafety levels, and regulatory compliance. 3. Environmental Engineering & Science Focuses on preserving natural ecosystems, remediating pollution, and safeguarding public health. Water & Wastewater Treatment: Physicochemical treatment, biological nutrient removal, advanced oxidation processes, and desalination. Air Quality Engineering: Particulate matter control, gaseous emission abatement, atmospheric chemistry, and indoor air quality. Solid & Hazardous Waste Management: Landfill engineering, hazardous waste neutralization, waste-to-energy conversion, and soil containment. Environmental Remediation: Bioremediation, phytoremediation, chemical oxidation in soil/groundwater, and pump-and-treat systems. Hydrology & Environmental Fluid Dynamics: Fate and transport of contaminants, surface/groundwater modeling, and environmental fluid mechanics. Interrelated & Cross-Disciplinary Topics These fields integrate concepts from chemical, biological, and environmental domains to tackle complex, modern challenges. 1. Environmental Biotechnology & Bioremediation Merges Biological Engineering + Environmental Engineering Microbial Ecology in Treatment Systems: Metagenomics of wastewater microbes, biofilm reactors, and anaerobic digestion kinetics. Biological Contaminant Degradation: Degradation pathways for microplastics, PFAS, hydrocarbons, and pharmaceuticals. Resource Recovery from Waste: Algal bioprocessing for biofuels, nutrient recovery (struvite precipitation), and bioplastic production from waste streams. 2. Sustainable Chemical Processes & Green Chemistry Merges Chemical Engineering + Environmental Engineering Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Eco-Efficiency: Carbon footprinting, cradle-to-grave analysis, and industrial ecology. Green Solvents & Catalysis: Ionic liquids, supercritical fluids, bio-based catalysts, and atom-economical synthesis. Process Intensification: Microreactors, reactive distillation, and energy-efficient separation systems aimed at minimizing environmental footprints. 3. Biorefineries & Circular Bioeconomy Merges Chemical Engineering + Biological Engineering + Environmental Engineering Biomass Conversion & Fractionation: Pretreatment technologies, pyrolysis, gasification, and enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic feedstocks. Biochemical Synthesis: Conversion of synthesis gas or bio-sugars into platform chemicals, biopolymers, and bio-jet fuels. Closed-Loop Systems: Industrial symbiosis, zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) plants, and circular carbon utilization. 4. Advanced Carbon Management & Climate Mitigation Merges Chemical Engineering + Biological Engineering + Environmental Engineering Direct Air & Point-Source Capture: Amine scrubbing, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and solid sorbents. Biological Carbon Sequestration: Microalgae cultivation, enhanced soil carbon storage, and enzymatic carbon fixation. Carbon Utilization (CCU): Electrochemical and catalytic reduction of CO2 into fuels and building materials