
58th ISTANBUL World Congress on Science, Engineering & Technology Research (ISETR-26) Nov. 23-25, 2026 Istanbul (Türkiye)
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)
