43rd VIETNAM International Conference on Chemical, Biological, Agricultural & Environmental Engineering: VCBEE-27

VCBEE-27


Analytical Chemistry Biochemistry Chemical & Material Sciences (General) Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis Environmental & Geological Engineering Medicinal Chemistry Environmental & Geological Engineering Environmental Sciences Biochemistry



Call for papers/Topics



Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:



1. Chemical Engineering 



Chemical engineering provides the foundational principles of mass, energy, and momentum transfer that underpin the other three disciplines.





  • Thermodynamics & Kinetics (Independent Core)





    • Chemical equilibrium and phase behavior




    • Reaction kinetics and reactor design (batch, CSTR, plug flow)




    • Catalysis and surface science






  • Transport Phenomena (Interrelated Core)





    • Fluid dynamics (multiphase flow, rheology)




    • Heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)




    • Mass transfer (diffusion, interfacial mass transfer)






  • Separation Processes (Interrelated Core)





    • Distillation, extraction, and absorption




    • Membrane separation technology (reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration)




    • Adsorption and ion exchange






  • Process Systems Engineering (Independent Core)





    • Process design, synthesis, and intensification




    • Process control, automation, and optimization




    • Plant safety and hazard analysis (HAZOP)







2. Biological Engineering 



Biological engineering applies chemical engineering principles to living entities, bridging the gap between molecular biology and large-scale production.





  • Bioprocess & Fermentation Technology (Interrelated with Chemical)





    • Bioreactor design and scale-up




    • Kinetics of microbial growth and enzyme catalysis




    • Downstream processing (isolation and purification of biomolecules)






  • Genetic & Metabolic Engineering (Independent Core)





    • Recombinant DNA technology




    • Metabolic pathway analysis and synthetic biology




    • CRISPR and gene editing tools






  • Biomedical & Tissue Engineering (Independent Core)





    • Biomaterials and biocompatibility




    • Cellular therapy and artificial organs




    • Drug delivery systems






  • Biosensors & Bioelectronics (Interrelated with Agricultural)





    • Analytical devices for pathogen detection




    • Bio-MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)







3. Agricultural Engineering 



Agricultural engineering integrates biological and mechanical concepts to optimize food, fiber, and fuel production while managing natural resources.





  • Precision Agriculture & Machinery (Independent Core)





    • Agricultural mechanization and robotics




    • Remote sensing, GIS, and GPS-guided farming




    • Smart sensors for soil and crop monitoring






  • Post-Harvest Technology & Food Engineering (Interrelated with Chemical & Biological)





    • Thermal processing (pasteurization, sterilization)




    • Food preservation, drying, and cold chain logistics




    • Biopolymer packaging and food safety






  • Soil & Water Engineering (Interrelated with Environmental)





    • Irrigation system design (drip, sprinkler) and drainage




    • Soil mechanics and tillage dynamics




    • Hydrology and watershed management






  • Controlled Environment Agriculture (Interrelated with Biological)





    • Greenhouse design and climate control




    • Hydroponics, aquaponics, and vertical farming







4. Environmental Engineering 



Environmental engineering acts as the ultimate safeguard, treating the wastes generated by chemical, biological, and agricultural practices.





  • Water & Wastewater Treatment (Interrelated with Chemical & Biological)





    • Physicochemical treatment (coagulation, sedimentation, filtration)




    • Biological treatment (activated sludge, anaerobic digestion)




    • Advanced oxidation processes and desalination






  • Air Quality Engineering (Interrelated with Chemical)





    • Particulate and gaseous pollutant control (scrubbers, cyclones)




    • Atmospheric dispersion modeling




    • Greenhouse gas mitigation and carbon capture






  • Solid & Hazardous Waste Management (Interrelated with Agricultural)





    • Landfill engineering and leachate management




    • Composting and organic waste stabilization




    • Hazardous waste remediation and incineration






  • Sustainability & Ecological Engineering (Interrelated with All Fields)





    • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and circular economy




    • Bioremediation and phytoremediation of contaminated sites




    • Environmental impact assessment







5. Major Interrelated Nexus Zones



When these four disciplines collide, they create highly integrated, modern fields of study:





  • The Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus





    • Optimizing water use in agriculture (Agricultural + Environmental)




    • Converting agricultural waste into bioenergy via anaerobic digestion (Agricultural + Biological + Chemical)




    • Developing eco-friendly fertilizers that minimize runoff (Chemical + Agricultural + Environmental)






  • Biorefineries & The Bioeconomy





    • Converting biomass feedstocks into bio-based chemicals and plastics (Agricultural + Chemical + Biological)




    • Designing green chemical processes that yield zero toxic waste (Chemical + Environmental)






  • Environmental Biotechnology





    • Using genetically engineered microbes to clean up oil spills or heavy metals (Biological + Environmental)




    • Developing microbial fuel cells to generate electricity during wastewater treatment (Biological + Environmental + Chemical)