47th ISTANBUL International conference on “Science, Engineering, Technology & Natural Resources” (SETNR-25) Dec. 15-17, 2025 Istanbul (Türkiye)

SETNR-25


Materials Engineering Ceramic Engineering Chemical & Material Sciences (General) Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition Engineering & Computer Science (General) Materials Engineering Aviation & Aerospace Engineering Power Engineering Structural Engineering Textile Engineering



Call for papers/Topics



Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:



I. Foundational Sciences for Natural Resources




  • Earth Sciences:


    • Geology and geophysics for resource exploration (minerals, groundwater, geothermal).

    • Hydrology and hydrogeology for water resource assessment and management.

    • Climatology and atmospheric science for understanding climate impacts on resources.

    • Oceanography for marine resource assessment and protection.

    • Soil science and pedology for sustainable land management.



  • Biological Sciences:

    • Ecology and ecosystem science for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services.

    • Conservation biology and genetics for endangered species protection.

    • Microbiology and biotechnology for bioremediation and resource recovery.

    • Botany and zoology for understanding species interactions and resource dependence.



  • Chemistry and Materials Science:

    • Green chemistry for sustainable processes and pollution prevention.

    • Analytical chemistry for environmental monitoring and pollutant detection.

    • Development of novel materials for energy, water treatment, and sustainable construction.

    • Biomaterials and bio-inspired materials for resource efficiency.





II. Engineering Solutions for Natural Resource Challenges




  • Environmental Engineering:


    • Water and wastewater treatment (advanced processes, resource recovery from waste streams).

    • Air pollution control technologies and emissions reduction.

    • Solid and hazardous waste management and valorization (waste-to-energy, recycling).

    • Environmental remediation of contaminated sites (soil, water).

    • Pollution prevention and industrial ecology.



  • Civil & Infrastructure Engineering:

    • Sustainable infrastructure design and construction (green buildings, resilient structures).

    • Water resource engineering (dams, irrigation, flood control, stormwater management).

    • Transportation infrastructure with reduced environmental impact.

    • Coastal engineering and adaptation to sea-level rise.



  • Chemical & Process Engineering:

    • Sustainable chemical processes and industrial efficiency.

    • Biofuel and biorefinery engineering.

    • Catalysis for cleaner production and energy conversion.

    • Process intensification and circular economy principles in industry.



  • Energy Engineering:

    • Renewable energy systems (solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, bioenergy).

    • Energy storage technologies (batteries, hydrogen, thermal).

    • Smart grids and energy management systems.

    • Energy efficiency and conservation in various sectors.



  • Mining & Metallurgical Engineering:

    • Sustainable mining practices and reclamation.

    • Efficient extraction and processing of critical raw materials.

    • Reducing environmental footprint of extractive industries.

    • Resource recovery from mining waste.



  • Agricultural & Bio-Systems Engineering:

    • Precision agriculture and smart farming for optimized resource use (water, nutrients).

    • Sustainable irrigation systems.

    • Biomass production and conversion technologies.

    • Agricultural waste management and valorization.





III. Cutting-Edge Technologies for Resource Management




  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML):


    • AI for environmental monitoring, prediction, and modeling (e.g., climate, water quality).

    • ML for optimizing resource allocation and predicting resource availability.

    • AI for smart agriculture and precision forestry.

    • AI for risk assessment and disaster prediction related to natural resources.



  • Internet of Things (IoT) & Sensor Networks:

    • Real-time monitoring of air, water, and soil quality.

    • Smart sensors for water management, irrigation, and leak detection.

    • IoT for smart cities and sustainable infrastructure management.

    • Wildlife tracking and conservation monitoring.



  • Remote Sensing & Geospatial Technologies (GIS):

    • Satellite imagery and drone technology for environmental mapping and land-use change detection.

    • GIS for natural resource planning, conservation, and impact assessment.

    • Monitoring deforestation, water bodies, and ecosystem health from space.



  • Big Data Analytics:

    • Processing and interpreting large environmental datasets for decision-making.

    • Pattern recognition and anomaly detection in environmental data.



  • Robotics & Autonomous Systems:

    • Drones for environmental monitoring, afforestation, and precision spraying.

    • Robots for hazardous waste clean-up and environmental inspection.

    • Autonomous vehicles for sustainable logistics.



  • Biotechnology & Nanotechnology:

    • Engineered microbes for bioremediation and biofuel production.

    • Nanomaterials for water purification, catalysis, and sensing.

    • Synthetic biology for sustainable production of chemicals and materials.



  • Digital Twins:

    • Creating virtual replicas of natural resource systems (e.g., river basins, forests) for simulation, optimization, and predictive management.

    • Digital twins for urban infrastructure and smart grids.



  • Blockchain Technology:

    • Ensuring transparency and traceability in natural resource supply chains.

    • Carbon credit tracking and environmental compliance.





IV. Integrated Approaches & Cross-Cutting Themes




  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):


    • Contributions of science, engineering, and technology to achieving specific SDGs (e.g., clean water, affordable energy, responsible consumption).

    • Integrated assessment of SDG progress.



  • Circular Economy Principles:

    • Designing systems that minimize waste and maximize resource utilization across industries.

    • Policy and business models for circularity in natural resource management.



  • Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation:

    • Technological solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

    • Engineering for climate resilience in infrastructure and ecosystems.

    • Climate modeling and scenario planning.



  • Resource Governance & Policy:

    • Science-policy interface in natural resource management.

    • Legal and regulatory frameworks for sustainable resource use.

    • Economic instruments and incentives for green technologies.



  • Ecosystem Services & Natural Capital:

    • Valuation and mapping of ecosystem services.

    • Engineering solutions for enhancing natural capital.



  • Human-Environment Interactions:

    • Social and ethical implications of new technologies in natural resource management.

    • Community engagement and indigenous knowledge in conservation efforts.

    • Environmental education and public awareness for sustainability.



  • Risk Assessment & Disaster Management:

    • Technologies for predicting, monitoring, and mitigating natural hazards.

    • Building resilience in communities and infrastructure.






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