54th ISTANBUL International Congress on “Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Research” (ICBEER-26) scheduled on Nov. 23-25, 2026 Istanbul (Türkiye)
Topics
Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:
1. Core Chemical Engineering (ChE)
Focuses on transforming raw materials into valuable products through chemical and physical processes.
Transport Phenomena
Fluid Mechanics (how fluids move)
Heat Transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)
Mass Transfer (diffusion and separation)
Thermodynamics
Phase Equilibria and Chemical Equilibria
Equations of State
Power and Refrigeration Cycles
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Kinetics and Catalyst Design
Reactor Design (Batch, CSTR, Plug Flow)
Yield and Selectivity Optimization
Separation Processes
Distillation and Absorption
Extraction and Leaching
Membrane Separations
2. Core Biological Engineering (BioE)
Applies engineering principles to biological systems to create technologies and products.
Bioprocess Engineering
Fermentation Technology
Bioreactor Design (controlling pH, temperature, and agitation for living cells)
Upstream and Downstream Processing
Cellular and Molecular Engineering
Genetic Engineering and Recombinant DNA
Metabolic Engineering (rewiring cells to produce specific chemicals)
Synthetic Biology
Biomedical & Tissue Engineering
Biomaterials (implants, scaffolds)
Stem Cell Engineering
Drug Delivery Systems
3. Core Environmental Engineering (EnvE)
Focuses on protecting human health and the environment by reducing pollution and managing resources.
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Physical/Chemical Treatment (sedimentation, filtration, disinfection)
Biological Treatment (activated sludge, anaerobic digestion)
Desalination and Water Reuse
Air Quality Engineering
Particulate Matter and Gas Emission Control
Atmospheric Chemistry and Dispersion Modeling
Indoor Air Quality
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Landfill Engineering and Containment
Hazardous Waste Remediation
Recycling and Resource Recovery
Hydrology and Water Resources
Surface Water and Groundwater Flow
Stormwater Management
4. Interrelated & Overlapping Topics (The Nexus)
This is where the real magic happens. CBEE is highly interdisciplinary, and most modern research happens at these intersections.
Chemical + Biological Engineering (Biochemical Engineering)
Biocatalysis: Using natural catalysts (enzymes) instead of harsh chemicals to speed up industrial reactions.
Biofuels and Bioenergy: Turning biomass (like algae or agricultural waste) into ethanol, biodiesel, or biogas.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Scaling up the production of vaccines, antibiotics, and therapeutic proteins.
Chemical + Environmental Engineering
Green Chemistry & Engineering: Designing chemical processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): Using chemical solvents to capture $CO_2$ from industrial plants and finding ways to store or reuse it.
Pollution Control Technology: Designing scrubbers and catalytic converters for industrial plants.
Biological + Environmental Engineering
Bioremediation: Using microbes or plants (phytoremediation) to clean up contaminated soil and groundwater.
Waste-to-Energy: Using anaerobic bacteria to break down organic waste and produce methane gas for energy.
Ecological Engineering: Designing sustainable ecosystems that integrate human society with its natural environment.
The Ultimate Intersection: Chem + Bio + Env
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Sustainability: Evaluating the total environmental impact of a chemical or biological product from “cradle to grave.”
Circular Economy Systems: Designing zero-waste industrial parks where the waste of one process (biological or chemical) becomes the raw material for another.