Call for papers/Topics

Topics of interest for submission include any topics related to:

1. Civil Engineering 

Civil engineering provides the physical framework for both transportation systems and environmental infrastructure.

• Structural Engineering

  • Design and analysis of bridges, buildings, and dams (interfaces with Transportation for bridge design).

  • Structural dynamics and earthquake/seismic engineering.

  • Material science (advanced concrete, steel, composites).

• Geotechnical Engineering

  • Soil mechanics and rock mechanics.

  • Foundation engineering (shallow and deep foundations for buildings and highways).

  • Slope stability, retaining walls, and tunneling (critical for highway and transit routes).

• Construction Engineering & Management

  • Project scheduling, costing, and BIM (Building Information Modeling).

  • Sustainable construction practices and lifecycle asset management.

2. Transportation Engineering 

Transportation engineering relies heavily on civil engineering for physical assets and increasingly intersects with environmental engineering regarding emissions and urban planning.

• Traffic Engineering & Operations

  • Traffic flow theory and capacity analysis.

  • Signal optimization and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).

  • Geometric design of highways and intersections.

• Transportation Planning & Policy

  • Travel demand forecasting (the traditional 4-step model).

  • Transit-oriented development (TOD) and multi-modal urban planning.

  • Freight logistics and supply chain infrastructure.

• Pavement & Materials Engineering

  • Asphalt and concrete pavement design (flexible and rigid).

  • Pavement management systems and non-destructive testing.

3. Environmental Engineering 

Environmental engineering manages the impact of human activity on the planet, heavily interacting with civil infrastructure for water systems and transportation for air/noise pollution.

• Water Resources & Hydraulic Engineering

  • Fluid mechanics and open channel flow.

  • Hydrology (precipitation, runoff, flood routing).

  • Stormwater management and sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS).

• Water & Wastewater Treatment

  • Physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes.

  • Drinking water distribution network design.

  • Industrial waste management and water reuse technologies.

• Air Quality & Noise Pollution

  • Atmospheric dispersion modeling of vehicle emissions.

  • Indoor air quality and greenhouse gas mitigation.

  • Traffic noise assessment and barrier design.

• Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

  • Landfill design and leachate management.

  • Site remediation and brownfield redevelopment.

4. Interrelated & Overlapping Domains

These subtopics sit at the direct intersection of two or all three disciplines, requiring a multidisciplinary approach.

• Sustainable Infrastructure & Resilient Cities (Civil + Transportation + Environmental)

  • Evaluating the carbon footprint of mega-projects.

  • Climate change adaptation for coastal roads, bridges, and drainage systems.

  • Green infrastructure integration (e.g., permeable pavements for traffic that also manage stormwater).

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) (Transportation + Environmental)

  • Assessing how new transit corridors or airports affect local ecosystems, air quality, and noise levels.

• Smart Cities & Urban Systems (Civil + Transportation)

  • Autonomous vehicle infrastructure integration.

  • Sensor networks for structural health monitoring of bridges and roads.

• Hydro-Fracturing & Geo-Environmental Engineering (Civil + Environmental)

  • Contaminant transport through soil and groundwater.

  • Designing secure containment barriers for hazardous waste landfills.