The course of humankind’s evolution and the extraordinary advances the world has witnessed over centuries emphasize the affiliation between innovation and progress, at the heart of this journey lies the fundamental role of engineering in advancing civilization. From the earliest tools, like the invention of the wheel, to the most complex systems that define our modern world like the construction of monumental structures, engineering has been the driving force behind the development of technologies that shape and define the course of human history. The impact of engineering extends far beyond individual achievements. The true essence of engineering lies in the synergy and interdependence of its different disciplines. Mechanical, civil, electrical, and multiple other branches collaborate in harmony, each contributing unique expertise to enhance the quality of life and push the civilization forward. The collaborative spirit of engineering disciplines reflects the interrelation of our technological landscape, where advancements in one domain can catalyze breakthroughs in another. This congruent exchange ensures that our collective progress is not isolated but rather a collaborative effort to overcome the challenges of our time.

In the midst of all of this, Materials Engineering emerges as a cornerstone in this collaborative effort, reinforcing the foundations of progress across various engineering domains. The significance of materials science lies in its ability to influence and support innovations in aerospace, biomedical research, electronics, and beyond. The goal of materials science and engineering is to comprehend the underlying physical causes of material behavior to create new and improved materials, modify the structure of existing materials, and figure out why some materials unexpectedly fail. Understanding the importance of materials engineering is crucial to appreciate how advancements in this discipline can have a ripple effect, permeating and transforming other engineering realms. The understanding of materials allows engineers to create structures and technologies that are not only efficient but also sustainable and resilient, thus contributing to the holistic advancement of our civilization.

IEREK is proud to announce the second edition of the "Environmental Design, Material Science, and Engineering Technologies" conference. Building on the success of the inaugural conference, the second edition aims to transcend the boundaries of conventional discourse and propel discussions to new heights.

Conference Scope

This conference aims to create a dynamic platform for professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts from diverse engineering disciplines, including chemical engineering, material sciences, environmental design, and industrial engineering. The primary objective is to promote an environment where participants can share insights, and collaborate to address contemporary challenges in these multifaceted fields. Discussions will include multiple topics, encompassing the latest advancements in structural engineering, renewable energy, sustainable material sciences, environmental integration, and the intersection of various engineering disciplines.

Statement of Purpose

The objective of the conference is to provide an interactive and interdisciplinary platform where participants can discuss the latest advancements, share innovative insights, and collectively address the evolving challenges within these dynamic fields. Through engaging keynote sessions and collaborative discussions, the conference aims to provide a spirit of inquiry, collaboration, and forward thinking. As the intricate interplay of engineering disciplines and environmental considerations is navigated, this conference aspires to be a catalyst for transformative ideas and sustainable solutions.

Join us in this intellectual journey, as we strive to shape the future of environmental design, material science, and engineering technologies. Innovative designs, sustainable practices, and urban planning principles ensure that our built environment aligns with the evolving needs of our communities. The thoughtful integration of these elements fosters a more resilient and inclusive civilization, where the spaces we inhabit are not just structures but integral components of a dynamic and interconnected societal ecosystem.

• 1. Evolution in Structural Engineering and City Planning

  1.1. Adaptive Structural Systems for Changing Environments
  1.2. Novel Approaches to Seismic Design and Resilience
  1.3. Sustainable Construction Practices in Structural Engineering
  1.4. Smart City Integration: IoT and Urban Connectivity
  1.5. Bioclimatic Design for Energy-Efficient Buildings
  1.6. Parametric Urban Design and Computational Planning
  1.7. Circular Economy Principles in Urban Development
  1.8. Resilient Urban Infrastructure Planning and Design
  1.9. Sustainable Façade Design for Energy Efficiency

• 2. Materials Engineering and Metallurgical Advancements

  2.1. Computational Modeling in Metallurgical Processes
  2.2. Advanced Steel Alloys for Structural Applications
  2.3. Composite Materials in Structural Engineering
  2.4. Responsive Polymers for Smart Applications
  2.5. Corrosion and Surface Engineering
  2.6. Sustainable Materials in Infrastructure
  2.7. Eco-Friendly Materials in Sustainable Construction
  2.8. Green Chemistry in Materials Synthesis
  2.9. Materials Characterization and Testing

• 3. Computational Advances and Cybersecurity Challenges

  3.1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications
  3.2. Deep Learning Algorithms and Neural Networks
  3.3. Emerging Technologies in Data Science
  3.4. Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response
  3.5. Human-Centric Automation Systems
  3.6. Network Security and Infrastructure Protection
  3.7. Secure Software Development and Vulnerability Management
  3.8. Privacy and Data Protection in Computational Advances and Cybersecurity
  3.9. Blockchain Technology for Secure Transactions in Environmental Design and Engineering Technologies

• 4. Advances and Sustainable Practices in Chemical Engineering

  4.1. Bioprocess Engineering and Biotechnology
  4.2. Carbon Capture and Utilization in Chemical Engineering
  4.3. Waste-to-Energy Conversion Methods
  4.4. Renewable Energy Integration in Chemical Processes
  4.5. Environmental Impact Assessment in Chemical Engineering
  4.6. Digital Transformation in Chemical Processes
  4.7. Chemical Process Modeling and Simulation
  4.8. Sustainable Materials and Biomaterials in Chemical Engineering
  4.9. Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Impact of Chemical Processes

• 5. Environmental Sustainability and Strategic Management

  5.1. Waste Reduction and Circular Economy Practices
  5.2. Ecosystem Conservation and Biodiversity Preservation
  5.3. Water Resource Management and Conservation
  5.4. Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies
  5.5. Climate-Adaptive Urban Planning
  5.6. Resilience Planning for Climate-Related Risks
  5.7. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability
  5.8. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Strategic Management for Environmental Sustainability
  5.9. Sustainable Business Models and Strategies for Environmental Sustainability

• 6. Advances in Industrial Engineering

  6.1. Implementation of Lean Principles in Production Processes
  6.2. Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics
  6.3. Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics
  6.4. Smart Manufacturing and Cyber-Physical Systems
  6.5. Facility Layout and Design Optimization
  6.6. Eco-Friendly Practices in Industrial Processes
  6.7. Green and Sustainable Manufacturing
  6.8. Quality Control and Six Sigma in Industrial Engineering
  6.9. Industrial Engineering in Healthcare Systems and Services

• 7. Renewable Energy Solutions and Innovations

  7.1. Solar Energy Harvesting and Photovoltaic Technologies
  7.2. Advances in Wind Turbine Design and Efficiency
  7.3. Hydropower Plant Modernization and Optimization
  7.4. Geothermal Energy: Exploration and Utilization
  7.5. Grid Integration Challenges and Solutions
  7.6. Advancements in Battery Technologies for Renewable Energy
  7.7. Solar Energy integration in building design
  7.8. Sustainable Development and Deployment of Renewable Energy Systems
  7.9. Smart Technologies in Renewable Energy

• 8. Innovations in Geotechnical Engineering

  8.1. Ground Improvement Techniques
  8.2. Geosynthetics and Reinforced Soil Structures
  8.3. Advanced Foundation Engineering
  8.4. Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering
  8.5. Geotechnical Monitoring and Instrumentation
  8.6. Soil Stabilization and Reinforcement Techniques in Geotechnical Engineering
  8.7. Offshore Geotechnics and Subsea Engineering
  8.8. Geoenvironmental Engineering for Site Remediation
  8.9. Sustainability in Geotechnical Engineering Practices

• 9. Sustainable Materials and Interior Design

  9.1. Sustainable Materials in Interior Design
  9.2. Biophilic Design
  9.3. Energy-Efficient Lighting and HVAC Systems
  9.4. Smart and Connected Interior Spaces
  9.5. Universal Design and Inclusivity
  9.6. Sustainable Furniture and Product Design
  9.7. Adaptive Reuse and Historic Preservation
  9.8. Biodegradable and Compostable Interiors
  9.9. Interior Design for Wellness Spaces

A. Physical Attendance

• The conference Kit inclusive of: a printed abstracts book, a softcopy of the abstracts book on a USB/CD, Conference notebook, IEREK pen, Conference Flyers/ Printouts.

• IEREK Participation/ Contribution Certificate

• Preliminary Acceptance Letters

• Consideration for publishing in the IEREK ASTI series by Springer or IEREK Press

• Lunches and Coffee Breaks

• If multiple abstracts are submitted by the same first author submitted to the conference, a 25% discount is applied to each additional submission.

• Each research paper should have one main author who should pay the full fee (Author fees) regardless of attendance. Co-authors, each, have their own fees to pay to attend the event. This applies to online attendance as well as physical attendance.

• A research paper fee allows only one author, whether main or co-author, to attend the conference and receive only one copy of the conference Abstract book in both hard and soft copies. Extras can be requested for an additional fee.

• Professionals are categorized as participants who are not affiliated with universities such as practitioners, policymakers, entrepreneurs etc.

• Students must provide proof of enrollment in a university by providing an enrollment certificate or a valid university ID (with issue/ expiry date) etc.

• Additionally, you have the option to present your submitted abstract as a presentation without the intention of publishing your work, for information about the fees and additional details, please feel free to get in touch with us at: [email protected].

B. Online Attendance

• A softcopy of the abstracts book and/ or hard copy (excluding shipping)

• IEREK Participation/ Contribution Certificate in softcopy

• Acceptance Letters in softcopy

• Consideration for publishing in the IEREK ASTI series by Springer or IEREK Press

• Access to conference recordings

C. Extra Fees

Payment Methods

 Payment of the registration fee can be made via the following methods (only after online registration):

1. Bank transfer 

Kindly send a request to the conference coordinator/ email and CC [email protected] to receive bank details to complete the payment.

2. Online payment gateway (PayPal)

Participants who would like to complete their payments online must send a request to the conference coordinator/ email and CC [email protected] to receive a customized link to complete their payments.

3. Cash in IEREK branches

Payment in person can be arranged. Please contact the conference coordinator/ Email to receive further information.

Payment Terms and Guidelines:

• Read more on Important Dates. For information on payment dates, kindly send a request to the conference coordinator/email and CC [email protected] to receive payment details to complete the payment.

• Authors who have registered and completed payment for virtual attendance CAN request a change to physical attendance. However, a change from physical to virtual is NOT possible.

• After online registration and payment, the registration fee cannot be reimbursed.

• Final Acceptance/ rejection of your full/ extended paper (if submitted) can only be given after the peer review process.

• Inclusion in the conference program, acceptance letters issuance and consideration for publication must be preceded by registration and payment completion.

• Online Payment (only) should only be completed once a proforma invoice is issued with respective instructions for successful payment.

• Contact our Financial Department for inquiries/ requests.

IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, based on the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.

Authors must refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in submitting their abstracts/ papers:

Step 1: Abstract Submission Process

• The author should prepare and submit an Abstract of at least 150 – 300 words through the website.
• The abstract should be concise and clearly state the proposed research study's purpose, results, and conclusions.
• The author should select the most relevant topic for the paper from the corresponding conference topics.
• The author can use/download an Abstract Writing Template prior to submission
• To submit your abstract, you first need to (1) click on the “Register” button on the conference page, (2) click on “Submit Now” and:
  • Select the Topic in which you are making the submission
  • Insert the title of your study in the "Paper Title" section
  • Insert the full abstract in the "Abstract" section/upload a file in the .pdf, .doc, .docm, or .docx format
  • Add in writing 3 – 5 keywords that define the field, subfield, topic, and research area covered by the article to help other researchers understand and find your work.
  • Provide the names, affiliations, and E-mails of all authors/ co-authors involved
  • Confirm your submission by ticking having read the instructions and “submit Abstract”

Step 2.1: Abstract Acceptance

• After acceptance of your abstract of at least (150 – 300 words), you will receive a proforma invoice and specific instructions to complete the payment online or by bank transfer (See Conference Fees) to confirm your participation,
• Once your abstract has been accepted, please refer to the important dates tab and carefully review the announced dates to avoid late payment, as late payment comes at an extra charge (early bird/regular/late).
• After successfully completing payment, you will be issued upon request with the following:
  • A signed/ stamped abstract acceptance letter
  • Please note that acceptance of participation, abstract submission, and paper submissions all have different deadlines. To stay up to date and avoid paying extra fees, or delaying your paper, please carefully review the important dates tab.
  • Receipt of Payment/ Payment Invoice
  • Visa Invitation Letter, if needed
• After abstract acceptance, you may be given the option to extend the abstract to publish your work in the conference proceedings in ASTI published by Springer Nature (indexed in Scopus/SCImago) (optional not obligatory).

  This is not a prerequisite for presenting your work at the conference. Meaning, you can present your submitted abstract without intending to publish your work.

Step 2.2: Full Paper Submission

• Your submitted paper should be 4 – 6+ pages long and submitted before the paper submission deadline, in English, and fit within one of the conference topics.
• The paper should follow the research paper structure as follows: Abstract (+keywords), Introduction, problem statement, and study aim, Review of the Literature, Methodology, results and conclusion/ discussion, References list using the Paper Writing Template.
• The submission should be made following the same procedure followed for the abstract or sent to the conference email.
• Here: Authors may need more pages than the allotted maximum of 6 to insert figures, tables, appendixes, etc. In this case, they can submit regular papers (max. 12 pages) with the same fixed fee. For a detailed outline of the fees, please refer to the payment table in the conference fees tab.
• The conference does welcome Arabic submissions (with abstracts written in the english language), which will only be considered for publication in BAHETH by IEREK Press.

Step 3: Rigorous Peer Review Process (double-blind)

This process can only be initiated after payment completion and confirmation:

• If submitted, the paper will be preliminarily checked (iThenticate plagiarism/ similarity screening Software, readability, and scope) and it will be peer-reviewed. If similarity issues are detected, the following will apply:
  • % from all sources: 10-15%
  • % from one source: 3-5%
  • Higher than 30% (all sources): Reject completely
  • Lower than 30% (all sources): Ask for revision to decrease the similarities
• IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/ taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, on the basis of the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.
• Each paper/ chapter is evaluated by a minimum of two reviewers, after which a final decision by the responsible Editor is made. There is no maximum to the number of times a paper can be reviewed, depending on the quality of the submission.
• If your short paper is accepted by the Editors for publishing with comments/ requested modifications, our Editors (publishing department) will contact you once a decision is made and you will be asked to revise and correct it. After resubmission, it will be re-checked. Note: There may be more than one round of peer review and the decision rests with the editors of the title. Missed deadlines may result in complete exclusion/ rejection from the final publication.
• If your short paper is accepted for publishing without edits/ comments, the corresponding author will be contacted to provide the final version of their chapters/ papers following Springer Guidelines and sign the Springer consent-to-publish (CTP) form to authorize publication in the conference proceedings.
• A back-and-forth process: modifications will be sent back to the responsible Editor/ Series Editor and another round of evaluation conducted where needed. Participants/ Authors should regularly check their emails (Junk/ Spam folders).
• If you are not interested in publishing an extended abstract in the proceedings in ASTI by Springer Nature, please inform the conference support ([email protected]).

Registration

To help the organizers plan for inter-disciplinary dialogue, participants are requested to choose from the Conference themes/ Topics upon registration.

They must also refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in registering and/ or submitting their contributions:

NOTE: If you are contributing as an Author of a submitted abstract (for publishing consideration and/or presentation), and regardless of attendance, the fee for the registration is the same. See and Conference Fees for more information.

Types of Participation

1. Attend/ Present in-person or Online and Publish in indexed Conference proceedings

The conference offers a Physical attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, on campus, and have their work considered for publication in the ASTI Series by Springer as part of the conference proceedings.

See Author Instructions and Conference Fees for more information.

2. Registration to publish in the proceedings without presenting/ attending

If your full paper is accepted, it may be published in the conference proceedings book in the Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation Book Series by Springer (indexed in Scopus) even if you are not attending the conference. In this case, the accepted work will not be included in the final conference program. See Author Instructions and Publishing Opportunities for more information.

3. Non-presenting participant

Non-presenting participants may also wish to attend the conference as Audience Members or Co-authors contributing to an already submitted abstract/ paper. See Conference Fees for more information.

Notes to consider:
* Attendance online and in-person are possible upon confirmation with the conference secretariat/ coordinator at [email protected] and following Conference Fees covered.

* The participation fee is uninform for all options presented above.

* For participants wishing to attend in-person, a visa invitation letter will be provided upon request, for which case a copy of your passport will be required. The invitation letter can only be provided after acceptance and full payment.

* Before planning your trip, be sure to check travel restrictions to the conference’s hosting country. Visit travel information and restrictions, and send in your questions if you have any to the conference coordinator at the email [email protected]

All accepted submissions to the conference, after a rigorous double-blinded peer-review process by the respective and a highly-extinguished Editorial Board, will be published in one of the following:

• Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation (ASTI), an IEREK Interdisciplinary book series published by Springer Nature. (Scopus indexed)  

About ASTI

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) is a series of peer-reviewed books based on important emerging research that redefines the current disciplinary boundaries in science, technology and innovation (STI) in order to develop integrated concepts for sustainable development. It not only discusses the progress made towards securing more resources, allocating smarter solutions, and rebalancing the relationship between nature and people, but also provides in-depth insights from comprehensive research that addresses the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) as set out by the UN for 2030.

The series draws on the best research papers from various IEREK and other international conferences to promote the creation and development of viable solutions for a sustainable future and a positive societal transformation with the help of integrated and innovative science-based approaches. Including interdisciplinary contributions, it presents innovative approaches and highlights how they can best support both economic and sustainable development, through better use of data, more effective institutions, and global, local and individual action, for the welfare of all societies. The series particularly features conceptual and empirical contributions from various interrelated fields of science, technology and innovation, with an emphasis on digital transformation, that focus on providing practical solutions to ensure food, water and energy security to achieve the SDGs. It also presents new case studies offering concrete examples of how to resolve sustainable urbanization and environmental issues in different regions of the world. Read More.

The ASTI series is fully indexed in Scopus and any chapter/ paper published as part of this series will be seen on the Scopus database. Some titles have been successfully indexed or submitted for indexation in Web of Science (ISI).

• IEREK Press Journals, a multidisciplinary publisher that aims to cultivate and disseminate research.

Environmental Science & Sustainable Development (ESSD)

ESSD is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal that aims to systematically develop the research-driven curiosity and evidence-based discourse of aspiring scholars that seek to contribute to the academic community. As the world is currently living in an age of information where sources are widely available on the Internet, we at ESSD seek to efficiently utilize the available information to help create robust and evidence-based knowledge. In the process, we offer researchers, in general, and young and aspiring ones in particular a quicker way to get their work published and gain exposure through online open access. We pride ourselves on getting submitted work to be published quickly, through the use of our worldwide pool of subject specialist peer reviewers. Find out more about ESSD International Journal here.

The Academic Research Community Publication (ARChive)

ARChive is an open-access journal that publishes conference proceedings on a wide range of topics relating to social sciences. Consequently, it accepts original research papers on a wide spectrum of subjects. ARChive is a journal published on behalf of researchers that perpetually make an effort to contribute to their fields and provide them with high visibility of research submitted. The series publishes, both, theoretical and experimental high-quality papers of current and perpetual interest. It serves to cultivate, propagate, and essentially archive academic research that has been authored and submitted for academic conferences.

Find out more about ARChive International Journal here.

Proceedings of Science and Technology (Resourceedings)

Resourceedings is an open access journal that publishes conference proceedings. Conference proceedings compromise of different disciplines, ranging from Engineering including built environments, architecture, and sustainability. Disciplines also include Technology and Energy. Resourceedings is a journal that publishes research articles that shed light on different crucial issues in order to provide them with solutions and suggestions. The journal publishes articles submitted by researchers of interest in different fields.

Find out more about Resourceedings International Journal here.

BAHETH International Journal - Arabian Researchers Database (Arabic Papers only)

“BAHETH” in Architecture, Engineering, and Technology, is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original academic research in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology. The journal welcomes research in the Arabic Language with an English Abstract. Papers submitted to this journal in Arabic must be presented in the English Language in the conference.

Find out more about BAHETH International Journal here.

Attending conferences is very beneficial, especially, on the professional level; conferences are full of people promoting new ideas which will expand your knowledge and undoubtedly help your career.

• Open Discussions: We bring together leading academic scientists to exchange and share their experiences and research results in all fields. Furthermore, you get to converse with other researchers from different universities and countries. You learn from experts in the field. It is a great opportunity to find more about your field and listen to ideas that could help inspire research ideas of your own.
  
  
• Internationally Accredited Certificate: The participants are granted internationally recognized certificates which will be added to their certificates of experience or could be presented to the official authorities concerned.
  
  
• Publication: The conference proceedings will be published by one of IEREK Press' Journals, either in "Resourceedings" or "ARChive". High-quality manuscripts, based on scientific committee evaluation, will get the chance to be published either in Environmental Sciences & Sustainable Development (ESSD) by IEREK Press or as a book chapter in the ASTI book series by "Springer".
  
  
• Research Technologies: Conferences also can expand your resources by providing a great opportunity to promote gathered information on new technologies related to your research. Moreover, they let you test them out, share teaching tools and techniques, or even obtain samples of textbooks.
  
  
• Networking: Conferences help in networking which often increases your chances of collaboration in future projects. As you can engage with respectable professors and discuss with them the very latest research projects they could be working on.
  
  
• Academic Reputation: Attending many conferences will make you a known figure in academic circles, not to mention the benefits for your C.V as it will show that you are an active member of the academic community.
  
  
• Conference Proceedings Material: Delegates will have the choice of receiving the conference proceedings as either a hardcover book or in digital format on a CD. The CD will additionally contain proceedings from previous conferences in this series.

Moreover, all conference papers are archived online in the E-Library of IEREK‘s website where they are immediately and permanently available to the international scientific community.

ORCID, which stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID, is a global, not-for-profit organization that aims to provide unique identifiers for authors, researchers, and scholars. ORCiD effectively eliminates duplication and errors regarding author names, affiliations, previous works, and all related academic data.

IEREK is a proud member of ORCiD, and we contribute directly to their initiative of clear and identifiable markers for researchers and scholars. As the first Egyptian partner to ORCiD in the organization’s history, we strongly believe that by utilizing ORCiD’s database and verification services, we become one step closer to achieving an accurate, and identifiable academic landscape.

We encourage our authors to input their ORCiD ID when registering for one of our conferences, submitting an abstract, or a full paper. By doing so, you directly link your research to your identity and affiliation and can showcase your various academic efforts all in one place. By Registering your ORCiD ID, you also increase your works’ visibility and provide easy access to your entire library of research and academic activity.

Click here to learn more about ORCiD, and here to register your ORCiD ID for free.