Topics/Call for Papers

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

Overarching Themes:

  • Sustainability and Resilience:
    • Sustainable Construction Practices and Materials
    • Net-Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) and Carbon Neutrality
    • Green Building Certifications (LEED, BREEAM, etc.)
    • Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Design
    • Adaptive Reuse and Renovation of Existing Structures
    • Waste Management and Circular Economy in Construction
    • Water Conservation and Management in Buildings and Infrastructure
    • Ecological and Regenerative Architecture
  • Digital Transformation and Innovation:
    • Building Information Modeling (BIM) - Advancements and Applications
    • Digital Twins for Infrastructure and Buildings
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning in Design and Construction
    • Robotics and Automation in Construction
    • 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing in Construction
    • Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) for Visualization and Collaboration
    • Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Buildings/Infrastructure
    • Geospatial Technologies (GIS, Remote Sensing) for Planning and Monitoring
    • Big Data Analytics in Civil and Architectural Engineering
  • Smart Cities and Urban Development:
    • Smart Infrastructure and Urban Systems
    • Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS)
    • Intelligent Transportation Systems
    • Urban Planning and Design for Resilience and Sustainability
    • The Role of Green Spaces in Urban Environments
    • Smart City Governance and Data Management
    • Urban Mobility and Public Transportation Innovations
  • Advanced Materials and Techniques:
    • High-Performance Concrete and Sustainable Concrete Technologies
    • Self-Healing Materials in Construction
    • Advanced Composites and Lightweight Materials
    • Modular and Prefabricated Construction
    • Innovative Foundation and Ground Improvement Techniques
    • Seismic Retrofitting and Earthquake-Resistant Design
    • Advanced Structural Health Monitoring Systems
  • Architectural Design and Engineering:
    • Biophilic Design and Integration of Nature in Buildings
    • Energy-Efficient Building Design and Envelope Performance
    • Human-Centered Design and Well-being in the Built Environment
    • Acoustics and Lighting Design for Occupant Comfort
    • Facade Design and Engineering Innovations
    • Tall Building Design and Construction Challenges
    • Preservation and Restoration of Historical Buildings
    • Computational Design and Parametric Architecture

Specific Civil Engineering Areas:

  • Structural Engineering:
    • Bridge Engineering - Design, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation
    • Tunneling and Underground Structures
    • Structural Analysis and Design under Extreme Loads
    • Finite Element Analysis and Numerical Modeling
  • Geotechnical Engineering:
    • Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
    • Slope Stability and Landslide Mitigation
    • Geoenvironmental Engineering
    • Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering:
    • Pavement Design and Management
    • Traffic Engineering and Safety
    • Public Transportation Planning and Operations
    • Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure
  • Water Resources and Environmental Engineering:
    • Hydraulic Modeling and Simulation
    • Water Treatment and Distribution Systems
    • Wastewater Treatment and Management
    • Flood Risk Assessment and Mitigation
    • Environmental Impact Assessment

Emerging and Interdisciplinary Topics:

  • Forensic Engineering and Failure Analysis
  • Construction Management and Project Delivery Innovations
  • Engineering Ethics and Professional Practice
  • Disaster Preparedness and Response in the Built Environment
  • The Intersection of Civil/Architectural Engineering with Public Health
  • Social and Economic Aspects of Infrastructure Development