Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

Core DisciplinesTransport Phenomena

• Fluid Mechanics in Chemical Systems

  • Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid flow

  • Navier-Stokes equations and boundary layer theory

  • Pumps, piping systems, and fluidization

• Heat Transfer Processes

  • Conduction and thermal conductivity

  • Convective heat transfer coefficients

  • Radiation and design of heat exchangers

• Mass Transfer Operations

  • Fick’s laws of diffusion

  • Interphase mass transfer and film theory

  • Separation columns and membrane transport

Thermodynamics and Kinetics

• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

  • Laws of thermodynamics and energy balances

  • Volumetric properties of pure fluids

  • Phase equilibria and solution thermodynamics

• Chemical Reaction Kinetics

  • Homogeneous and heterogeneous reaction rates

  • Catalysis and catalyst deactivation

  • Mechanisms of biochemical and enzymatic reactions

Molecular and Cellular Biology

• Biochemistry and Metabolic Pathways

  • Enzyme kinetics and inhibition

  • Cellular respiration, glycolysis, and the Krebs cycle

  • Protein synthesis and macromolecular structures

• Microbiology and Genetics

  • Microbial growth kinetics and sterilization

  • Recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering

  • Metabolic engineering of microorganisms

Environmental Sciences

• Environmental Chemistry

  • Aquatic chemistry and water equilibria

  • Atmospheric chemistry and photochemical smog

  • Soil chemistry and contaminant adsorption

• Ecology and Ecotoxology

  • Biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics

  • Toxicological pathways and bioaccumulation

  • Microbial ecology in natural and engineered systems

Process and Design Engineering (Interrelated Systems)Chemical Reaction Engineering

• Reactor Design and Optimization

  • Batch, Continuous Stirred-Tank (CSTR), and Plug Flow Reactors (PFR)

  • Non-isothermal and adiabatic reactor design

  • Multi-phase and catalytic reactors

• Transport Effects in Reactions

  • Internal and external diffusion limitations in catalysts

  • Effectiveness factors and Thiele modulus

Bioprocess Engineering

• Bioreactor Design and Scale-up

  • Fermentation technology and chemostat operation

  • Aeration, agitation, and mass transfer of oxygen ($k_L a$)

  • Shear stress limitations on living cells

• Downstream Processing

  • Cell disruption and centrifugation

  • Chromatographic separations and electrophoresis

  • Ultrafiltration and lyophilization

Process Dynamics, Control, and Safety

• Process Modeling and Simulation

  • Mathematical modeling of chemical and biological systems

  • Linearization and transfer functions

• Feedback and Feedforward Control Systems

  • PID controller tuning and stability analysis

  • Instrumentation, sensors, and automated valves

• Chemical Process Safety

  • Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies

  • Pressure relief systems and runaway reaction mitigation

Environmental and Remediation Engineering (Applied Intersections)Water and Wastewater Treatment

• Physical and Chemical Treatment Operations

  • Coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation

  • Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) and disinfection

  • Adsorption via activated carbon and ion exchange

• Biological Wastewater Treatment

  • Activated sludge processes and trickling filters

  • Anaerobic digestion and biogas production

  • Nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus)

Air Pollution Control and Solid Waste Management

• Air Emissions Engineering

  • Particulate matter control (cyclones, electrostatic precipitators, fabric filters)

  • Gas absorption and scrubbing (desulfurization, $NO_x$ removal)

  • Greenhouse gas mitigation and carbon capture technologies

• Solid and Hazardous Waste Management

  • Landfill engineering and leachate management

  • Incineration and thermal waste-to-energy conversion

  • Hazardous waste stabilization and containment

Environmental Remediation and Sustainability

• Subsurface Contaminant Hydrology

  • Groundwater flow and transport modeling

  • Non-aqueous phase liquid (NAPL) behavior in soil

• Remediation Technologies

  • In-situ and ex-situ soil vapor extraction

  • Phytoremediation and bioremediation of contaminated sites

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Sustainable Design

  • Cradle-to-grave environmental impact analysis

  • Industrial ecology and circular economy frameworks

  • Green chemistry principles in process design