Topics/Call for Papers
A conference encompassing "Transportation, Urban Planning, Architectural and Environmental Engineering" allows for a rich exploration of how we design and manage our built environment sustainably. Here's a breakdown of potential topics and Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
I. Transportation Engineering:
- Sustainable Transportation Systems:
- Electric and autonomous vehicles.
- Public transportation optimization.
- Active transportation (walking, cycling) infrastructure.
- Reducing transportation emissions.
- Transportation and land-use integration.
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS):
- Traffic management and control.
- Connected and automated vehicles.
- Data analytics for transportation planning.
- Mobility as a Service (MaaS).
- Transportation Infrastructure:
- Resilient transportation networks.
- Infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation.
- High-speed rail and intercity transportation.
- Freight transportation and logistics.
- Urban Mobility:
- Addressing urban congestion.
- Accessibility and equity in transportation.
- Micro-mobility solutions.
- Transportation for aging populations.
II. Urban Planning:
- Sustainable Urban Development:
- Smart cities and urban innovation.
- Green infrastructure and urban ecosystems.
- Urban resilience and climate change adaptation.
- Circular economy in urban planning.
- Urban agriculture and food systems.
- Urban Design and Placemaking:
- Creating livable and walkable cities.
- Public space design and revitalization.
- Urban heritage preservation.
- Inclusive urban design.
- Urban Governance and Policy:
- Urban planning and social equity.
- Participatory planning and community engagement.
- Urban sprawl and land-use management.
- Urban economics and development.
- Urban Informatics and Data Analytics:
- Geographic information systems (GIS) in urban planning.
- Using big data for urban analysis.
- Digital twins for urban simulation.
III. Architectural Engineering:
- Sustainable Architecture:
- Green building design and construction.
- Energy-efficient buildings.
- Building materials and life-cycle assessment.
- Net-zero energy buildings.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM):
- BIM for sustainable design and construction.
- BIM for facility management.
- Digital fabrication in architecture.
- Advanced Building Technologies:
- Smart building systems.
- Building automation and control.
- Innovative building materials.
- The use of AI in architectural design.
- Architectural Heritage and Restoration:
- Modern techniques for historical preservation.
- Sustainable restoration methods.
IV. Environmental Engineering:
- Water Resources Management:
- Urban water management and stormwater control.
- Wastewater treatment and reuse.
- Water quality monitoring and protection.
- Air Quality and Pollution Control:
- Urban air pollution mitigation.
- Indoor air quality.
- Noise pollution control.
- Waste Management and Circular Economy:
- Sustainable waste management systems.
- Waste-to-energy technologies.
- Circular economy principles in urban environments.
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA):
- Evaluating the environmental impact of urban development.
- Sustainable infrastructure development.
- Climate Change and Urban Environments:
- Urban heat island mitigation.
- Sea level rise and coastal urban areas.
V. Interdisciplinary Themes:
- Resilient Cities and Infrastructure.
- The Intersection of Technology and Sustainable Urban Development.
- Social Equity and Environmental Justice in Urban Planning.
- The Role of Architecture and Urban Design in Promoting Health and Well-being.
- The Future of Mobility in Sustainable Cities.