Topics

The topics of interest for submission are organised into 10 themes and include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Theme 1. Physical Science and Technology

Computational and mathematical physics
Applied Physics
Atomic physics and Laser technology
Reactor technology
Accelerator physics
Radiation physics and Radiation protection
Radiation measurement and Radiation dosimetry
Nuclear application in life sciences
Molecular Imaging
Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine
Nanobiotechnology
High energy and particle physics
Solid state and crystal physics
Plasma technology and application
Spectroscopy and related topics
Astrophyics and space science
Measurement Techniques in Physics
Astronomy
Crystal Physics Technology

Theme 2. Mathematical-Modelling Science and Applications

Continuous Optimization
Engineering Optimization
Combinatorial Optimization
Game theory and Operations Research
Computational Mathematics
Combinatorics and its Applications
Cryptography and Information Security
Applications of Mathematics in Emerging Technologies
Financial Mathematics and Risk Management
Mathematical Methods in Environmental Sciences
Applied Probability & Statistics and their applications
Algebra and Algebraic Geometry
Differential Equation and Geometry
Numarical-Complex and Real Analysis
Topology
Operator theory
Computational and mathematical physics

Theme 3. Energy and Applications

Solar energy and application
Photovoltaic technology
Geothermal energy
Bioenergy and biomass energy technology
Wind energy and application
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology
Nuclear Energy
Sustainable fossil energy systems
Renewable energy technologies
Renewable energy management and environmental impact
Energy utilization and environmental effect
Energy efficiency and management
Global warming and its consequences
Sustainable energy technologies in the built environment
Atmospheric changes, acid precipitation, aerosols
Climate change modelling/simulation
Climate networks, weather forecasts/scenarios
Energy/environment policies/strategies/security/technologies
Global warming modelling/simulation
Renewables, hydrogen/nuclear/other cleaner energy resources/technologies

Theme 4. Earth Science and Applications

Geological science and application
Geophysics
Atmospheric events and application
Water science and technology
Ecological science
Eartquakes and thsunamis
Volcanoes
Fossils and earth history
Rocks and minerals
Plates tectonics
Oil and Gas
Geochemistry
Dynamics of the lithosphere
Tectonics and volcanology
Sedimentology
Evolution of life
Marine and continental ecosystems
Global dynamics of physicochemical cycles
Mineral deposits and hydrocarbons
Surface processes

Theme 5. Engineering Science and Applications

Petrolium engineering
Vacuum science and technology
Optical engineering
Numerical methods in engineering
Software Engineering and knowledge engineering
Surface Science and Engineering
Architecture and building Engineering
Fundamental Chemical engineering
Physical, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Distillation, absorption and extraction
Biochemical Engineering
Sustainable and clean technology
Civil Engineering
Transportation materials and technology
Technical Textile
Computer Technology for textile and apparel
Smart and Interactive Textiles
Protective Clothing
Image Technolgies
Electrical and electronics technology

Theme 6. Material Science and Applications

Surfaces, interfaces and colloids
Chemical Engineering
Polymers and amorphous materials
Biomaterials science and engineering
Melting and casting
Powder metallurgy
Steels and steel production technologies
Mechanical behaviour of materials ceramic and glass
Science and technology composite materials
Materials characterization
Glass science and engineering
Plastic engineering
Membranes and membrane science
Sol-Gel Science and technology
Thin Film and choating technology
Construction materials
CO2 reduction and low carbon technologies

Theme 7. Biological, Medical and Health Science and Applications

Theme 8. Social and Education Sciences and Applications

Learning / Teaching Methodologies and Assessment
Global Issues In Education and Research
Educational Psychology
Educational Measurement & Evaluation
Teaching and Learning Processes
Cultural, Social, and Gender Issues, Democracy and Education
Communication Technologies in Education
Information Technologies in Education
Science and Mathematics Education
History-Geography
Tourism-Cultural-Archaeological Science
Law, Management and Justice
International affairs
Business, Economical and Financial Issues
Social welfare
Language Education
E-learning and technologies
Educational Policy & Administration
Social Studies Education
Research Methodologies
Academic Research Projects
Research on Technology in Education
Erasmus and Exchange experiences in universities
Continuing Education, Higher Education
Educational Administration
Teacher Education
Cross-disciplinary areas of Education
Educational Psychology
Life-long Learning Education
Reading Education, Distance Education
Internet technologies

Theme 9. Agricultural and Food Science and Technology

Food Science
Food process technology and engineering
Urban/regional planning, water/water issues, food and agriculture
food science related to primary production
boreal agriculture in the areas of agricultural economics
agricultural engineering
animal science
plant and soil science
Farm-level and regional water management
Crop water relations and water productivity
Irrigation, drainage, and salinity in cultivated areas
Salinity management and strategies for improving the use of saline water in agriculture
Rainwater harvesting and crop water management in rainfed areas
Use of low quality waters in agriculture
Groundwater management in agriculture and conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water
Implications of groundwater and surface water management on nutrient cycling
fundamental aspects of farm animals
soil science
sustainable farming systems
agricultural economics
genetics and plant breeding
agricultural engineering
water research and agricultural statistics

Theme 10. Forestry and Environmental Science and Engineering

Environmental Sciences
Environmental Engineering and technolgies
Environmental Pollution
Environmental Biotechnology
Toxicology
Protection of water resources
Forestry and related Medical informatics
forest ecosystems
wood production chain
wood science and industry
wood and wood-based products, and wood constructions
Indoor air pollution
Water resources and river basin management
risks and disturbances affecting forest ecosystems: biology, ecology, economics;
forestry wood chain including tree breeding, forest management and productivity,ecosystem services, silviculture and plantation management;
wood sciences, with an emphasis on the relationships between wood structure
Forest science
Plant protection science
Plant soil and environment
Other forest related fields