46th PATTAYA International Conference on “Substantial Environmental Engineering” (PICSEE-25) Dec. 18-20, 2025 Pattaya (Thailand)

PICSEE-25


Environmental & Geological Engineering Water Supply & Treatment Ecology Environmental & Geological Engineering Environmental Sciences Hydrology & Water Resources Environmental & Occupational Medicine



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.