Specialty Conferences

Hydrotechnical Specialty

The Hydrotechnical Specialty invites manuscript and presentations from the broad areas of hydraulic and hydrological engineering from both practice and academia. Case studies are welcome, in addition to state-of-the-art research. The Hydrotechnical Division encourages young professionals as well as established engineers and researchers to attend this conference.

Experimental methods and instrumentation
Computational methods in fluid dynamics
Hydraulic structures
Fluvial hydraulics and river engineering
Climate change and resilient water infrastructure
Climate change and water resources planning
Coastal and ocean engineering
Hydrology and remote sensing
Flood risk management
River ice engineering
Hydroinformatics
Sediment transport
Sustainable water resource management and policy
Irrigation and drainage engineering
Ecohydraulics and fish habitat restoration
Urban hydrology and storm water management
Water quality measurements and modeling
Mixing, dispersion and stratified flows
Hydraulic engineering education

The Cold Regions Specialty will focus on the development and advance in different aspects of civil engineering in cold regions.

Climate change mitigation and adaptation in cold regions
Hydraulics and hydrology in cold regions
Construction in permafrost and seasonal frost conditions
Performance of civil engineering materials and structures under cold climates
Transportation and infrastructure in cold regions
Resource exploration and development under cold climates
Water security in cold regions, both urban and rural/remote communities
Assessment and protection of the built and natural environments in cold regions
Case studies in northern and arctic regions
Other cold regions topics

Cold Regions Specialty

Environmental Specialty

The Environmental Specialty will focus on the environmental and public health needs of civil engineering and its importance in improving the quality of life for people and providing reliable infrastructure for societal benefits. It will explore research and technological advances concerning innovative approaches, assessment, and sustainable management/remediation of environmental impacts to water, air, and soil and the unique challenges faced in addressing the effects of climate change on infrastructure.

Water, Wastewater

Water quality and management
Municipal, industrial, and rural wastewater treatment
Small and Northern Systems
Environmental hydraulics and contaminant transport
Sustainable urban stormwater management
Emerging Pollutants: occurrence, transport, impacts, and removal
Toxic material control and hazardous waste management
Climate change: impacts, mitigation, and adaptation strategies

Air

Air quality, emissions, and pollution control
Long Range Transport Modeling
Modeling for Regulatory Requirements and Policy Development
Climate change: impacts, mitigation, and adaptation strategies
Governance, legislation, and policy for sustainability

Ground Impacts and Energy Systems

Solid waste generation, collection, disposal, and recycling
Geo-environmental engineering
Land management and planning
Contaminated site assessment, remediation and reclamation
Environmental impacts of transportation systems
Energy systems management and security

Environmental Stewardship

Environmental issues related to mining, gas and oil sectors
Environmental policy and economy during the public health emergency
Environmental engineering education and community engagement
Carbon emission assessment and reduction

Sustainable Development Specialty

The Sustainable Development Specialty aims to highlight innovative approaches and practical Civil Engineering solutions that help the achievement of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Civil engineers use their expertise in designing and building sustainable systems which are vital to achieving these ambitious goals and ensuring a resilient and equitable world for generations to come.

This inaugural Specialty aims to promote sustainable growth, address global challenges, and create more resilient and inclusive communities.

Sustainable Infrastructure and Urban Development

Innovations in infrastructure for resilience and sustainability.
Green building technologies and materials.
Life-cycle assessment and sustainability in civil engineering projects.
Planning and designing sustainable cities and communities.
Innovations in smart city infrastructure.
Urban green spaces and their role in enhancing urban sustainability.
Designing infrastructure to enhance community resilience to natural disasters.
Climate-resilient design and construction.

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Protection

Integrating biodiversity considerations into infrastructure design.
Sustainable management of natural habitats in civil engineering projects.
Techniques for minimizing ecological impacts of construction.

Innovation and Technology in Sustainable Engineering

Emerging technologies and smart digital tools in sustainable civil engineering.
Future trends and innovations in sustainable engineering practices.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Infrastructure

Designing inclusive and accessible infrastructure for all.
Addressing social inequalities through equitable infrastructure planning.
Promoting diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in civil engineering projects and within the profession.
Creating a more inclusive work environment and community.

Economic Development, Partnerships, and Governance

Promoting sustainable economic growth through infrastructure development.
Balancing economic development with environmental and social sustainability.
Case studies of successful sustainable infrastructure projects.
Building effective partnerships and collaborative approaches to achieving SDGs.
Engaging stakeholders in sustainable development initiatives.
Ethical considerations, governance frameworks, and transparency in sustainable civil engineering practices.

Education and Capacity Building

Training and education for sustainable civil engineering practices.
Collaborative projects between academia, industry, and government.
Promoting lifelong learning and innovation in civil engineering.

Cultural and Heritage Preservation

Integrating cultural and heritage considerations into sustainable design.
Balancing modernization with the preservation of cultural sites.
Case studies of successful heritage preservation in infrastructure projects.

Community Health, Well-being, and Indigenous Knowledge

Enhancing public health and well-being through sustainable infrastructure.
Designing for improved air quality, urban livability, and community safety.
Incorporating indigenous knowledge in sustainable infrastructure design and planning.
Collaboration with indigenous communities and respecting traditional land use and stewardship.
Case studies of indigenous-led sustainable development initiatives.

Structures Specialty

The 11th International Structures Specialty will focus on innovation in the analysis, design and retrofit of structures with special emphasis on the challenges imposed by climate change while targeting sustainability and resilience. The conference will also provide a platform to discuss the use of artificial intelligence and advanced data-driven methods for smart structures and infrastructure.

Analysis, Design, and Retrofit of Bridges
Computational Methods in Structural Engineering
Design Codes and Provisions
Management and Evaluation of Existing Structures
Masonry Structures
Modular Structures
Real-time Hybrid Simulation of Structures
Reinforced Concrete Structures
Response of Structures to Earthquakes
Response of Structures to Extreme Wind Events
Response of Structures to Fire and Blast
Steel and Aluminum Structures
Structural Applications to Artificial Intelligence
Structural Dynamics
Structural Health Monitoring and Control
Structural Optimization, Reliability and Risk
Underground Structures
Wood and Timber Structures

Materials Specialty

The 12th International Materials Specialty has a particular focus on how materials contribute to a sustainable, durable, and resilient civil infrastructure. The conference will explore applications and case studies of indigenous, traditional and emerging materials in civil infrastructure, studies on durability, repair, service life performance, sustainability and other related aspects of materials in civil engineering.

Net-Zero, Low Carbon, and Negative Carbon Construction Materials
Geopolymers, Alkali-Activated, and other Alternative Binders
Added Manufacturing and 3D Printing
Big Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence Applications Related to Construction Materials
Self-Healing, Biomimicry, Bio-Inspired, and Stimuli-Responsive Materials
Life Cycle Analysis of Materials in Civil Engineering Applications
Computational Mechanics and Numerical Methods
Materials under Extreme Mechanical and Environmental Loading
Non-Destructive Testing and Novel Experimental Methods
Concrete Durability: Aggregate Reactions, Sulfate Attack, Corrosion, etc.
Assessment, Rehabilitation, Repair, and Repair Materials
Fiber-Reinforced and Engineered Cementitious Composites
Recycled Materials and Circular Economy
Concrete of Special and Adapted Properties
High-Performance and Ultra-High-Performance Materials
Pervious Concrete
Advances in Materials for Social Housing and Disaster Mitigation
Advances in Precast, Pre-tension and Post-Tension Concrete Technology
Advances in Materials for Modular Construction
Innovative and Emerging Materials in Civil Engineering
Bituminous, Pavement and Geotechnical Materials
Stainless, High-Strength, and Cold-Formed Steel
Advanced Composite Materials
Shape-Memory Alloys
Aluminum and other Metals and Alloys
Case Studies on, and applications of Construction Materials