58th ISTANBUL World Congress on Science, Engineering & Technology Research (ISETR-26) scheduled on Nov. 18-20, 2026 Istanbul (Türkiye) is for the engineers, practitioners, scientists, researchers, scholars, and students from all around the world and it also includes the industry people to present ongoing research activities, and hence to foster research relations between Academia and industry. The conference is sponsored by Eminent Association of Pioneers (EAP). This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to share new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. All the submitted conference papers will be peer reviewed by the program/technical committees of the Conference.

Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:.

I. Core Disciplines & Foundational Research

• Engineering Sciences:
  • Mechanical Engineering (Advanced materials, robotics, mechatronics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, manufacturing processes)
  • Civil Engineering (Smart infrastructure, sustainable construction, geotechnical engineering, structural analysis, transportation systems)
  • Electrical Engineering (Power systems, electronics, control systems, telecommunications, microelectronics, signal processing)
  • Chemical Engineering (Process optimization, new materials synthesis, biochemical engineering, catalysis, sustainable chemical processes)
  • Aerospace Engineering (Aerodynamics, propulsion, space systems, aircraft design, astronautics)
  • Biomedical Engineering (Medical devices, tissue engineering, biomaterials, biomechanics, diagnostic tools)
  • Computer Engineering (Computer architecture, embedded systems, hardware-software co-design, VLSI design)
  • Environmental Engineering (Pollution control, waste management, water treatment, renewable energy systems, climate change mitigation)
  • Materials Science and Engineering (Nanomaterials, composites, smart materials, metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, surface science)
• Natural Sciences:
  • Physics (Quantum mechanics, condensed matter physics, astrophysics, optics, nuclear physics, plasma physics)
  • Chemistry (Organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, nanotechnology)
  • Biology (Molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, ecology, neuroscience, bioinformatics, systems biology)
  • Mathematics (Applied mathematics, computational mathematics, statistics, probability, optimization, discrete mathematics)
  • Earth Sciences (Geology, oceanography, atmospheric science, climatology, environmental science)
• Information & Computer Science:
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (Deep learning, neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, reinforcement learning, ethical AI)
  • Data Science & Big Data Analytics (Data mining, data visualization, statistical modeling, large-scale data processing)
  • Cybersecurity (Network security, cryptography, data privacy, threat intelligence, secure software development)
  • Software Engineering (Software architecture, agile methodologies, DevOps, testing, software quality)
  • High-Performance Computing (Parallel computing, cloud computing, distributed systems, quantum computing algorithms)
  • Human-Computer Interaction (User experience, interface design, virtual/augmented reality, usability studies)

II. Interdisciplinary & Emerging Technologies

• Artificial Intelligence & Robotics:
  • Autonomous systems (self-driving vehicles, drones, intelligent robots)
  • Human-robot interaction and collaboration (cobots)
  • AI for scientific discovery and engineering design
  • Explainable AI (XAI) and trustworthy AI
  • Robotics in healthcare, manufacturing, and exploration
• Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology:
  • Smart materials and responsive systems
  • Nanomaterials for energy, environment, and medicine
  • Self-healing and self-assembling materials
  • 2D materials (graphene, TMDs) and their applications
  • Additive manufacturing (3D/4D printing) for functional materials
• Biotechnology & Bioengineering:
  • Synthetic biology and genetic engineering (CRISPR, gene therapy)
  • Bioprinting and tissue engineering
  • Neuroscience and brain-computer interfaces (BCI)
  • Pharmaceutical and drug discovery technologies
  • Agricultural biotechnology and food security
• Sustainable Technologies & Green Engineering:
  • Renewable energy generation, storage, and grid integration
  • Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
  • Circular economy and waste-to-resource technologies
  • Sustainable water management and purification
  • Green chemistry and eco-friendly manufacturing processes
  • Climate modeling and environmental sensing
• Quantum Technologies:
  • Quantum computing hardware and software
  • Quantum sensing and metrology
  • Quantum communication and cryptography
  • Quantum materials
• Space Exploration & Technologies:
  • Advanced propulsion systems
  • In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) for lunar/Martian missions
  • Space robotics and autonomous exploration
  • Space infrastructure and habitats
  • Satellite technologies and remote sensing
• Smart Systems & Internet of Things (IoT):
  • Smart cities and urban infrastructure
  • IoT for industrial automation (Industry 4.0/5.0)
  • Wearable technology and pervasive sensing
  • Cyber-physical systems (CPS)
  • Edge and fog computing for distributed intelligence
• Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality (XR):
  • XR for engineering design, visualization, and simulation
  • XR in scientific research and education
  • Industrial and commercial applications of XR

III. Methodologies, Tools & Cross-Cutting Themes

• Computational Methods:
  • Numerical simulations and modeling (FEM, CFD, molecular dynamics)
  • Optimization algorithms for complex systems
  • Machine learning for scientific discovery and engineering solutions
  • High-performance computing applications
• Experimental Techniques & Instrumentation:
  • Advanced sensing and measurement technologies
  • Spectroscopy, microscopy, and imaging techniques
  • Big data acquisition and analysis in experimental science
• System Integration & Complex Systems:
  • Designing and managing large-scale, interconnected systems
  • System-of-systems engineering
  • Resilience engineering for critical infrastructure
• Data Security & Privacy:
  • Cybersecurity for industrial control systems and IoT
  • Privacy-preserving data analytics in scientific research
  • Ethical considerations in data collection and use
• Innovation & Technology Transfer:
  • Translating research into practical applications
  • Entrepreneurship in STEM
  • Industry-academia collaboration models
• STEM Education & Workforce Development:
  • Innovations in STEM pedagogy and curriculum design
  • Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM fields
  • Preparing the future STEM workforce for emerging technologies
• Ethics, Policy & Societal Impact:
  • Ethical considerations of emerging technologies (AI, gene editing, robotics)
  • Regulatory frameworks for technological advancements
  • Public engagement with science and technology
  • The role of STEM in addressing global challenges (climate change, health, poverty)