Track A — Computing & Information Sciences
10 sub-tracks. Choose the sub-track at submission; the topics listed under it are indicative, not exhaustive.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Supervised and unsupervised learning · Deep learning architectures (CNN, RNN, transformer) · Reinforcement and imitation learning · Transfer, few-shot, and federated learning · Generative models and large language models · Explainable and interpretable AI · AutoML and neural architecture search · Graph neural networks · Probabilistic and Bayesian methods · Evolutionary computation and swarm intelligence · Fuzzy logic and neuro-fuzzy systems · Edge AI and TinyML · Fairness, bias, and robustness · Continual and multi-task learning · Multi-agent systems
Data science, data mining, and analytics
Big-data architectures and data engineering · ETL pipelines and stream processing · Time-series analysis and forecasting · Anomaly and outlier detection · Recommender systems · Association rule and pattern mining · Clustering and segmentation · Feature engineering and selection · Data visualisation and storytelling · Data quality, lineage, and governance · Business intelligence and decision support · Causal inference from observational data
Software engineering and software architecture
Requirements engineering and specification · Architectural styles and design patterns · Microservices and service-oriented design · DevOps, CI/CD, and release engineering · Software testing, verification, and validation · Formal methods and model checking · Technical debt and refactoring · Agile and empirical software engineering · Software maintenance and evolution · Model-driven and low-code development · Mining software repositories · Software cost and effort estimation
Computer networks and distributed systems
Software-defined networking and NFV · 5G, 6G, and network slicing · Routing, congestion control, and protocol design · Wireless sensor and ad hoc networks · Vehicular and delay-tolerant networking · Distributed consensus and fault tolerance · Blockchain and distributed ledgers · Peer-to-peer and overlay systems · Network measurement and traffic engineering · Information-centric networking · Quality of service and quality of experience
Cybersecurity, cryptography, and privacy
Applied and post-quantum cryptography · Intrusion detection and prevention · Malware analysis and reverse engineering · Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment · Digital forensics and incident response · IoT, OT, and ICS/SCADA security · Authentication, authorisation, and identity management · Privacy-preserving computation (differential privacy, MPC, homomorphic encryption) · Blockchain and smart-contract security · Adversarial machine learning · Security governance, risk, and compliance
Human–computer interaction
Usability engineering and evaluation · UX research methods · Accessibility and inclusive design · Augmented, virtual, and mixed reality interaction · Affective and physiological computing · Brain–computer interfaces · Conversational and voice interfaces · Computer-supported cooperative work · Information visualisation · Gesture, touch, and haptic interaction · Interaction for low-literacy and rural users
Databases and information retrieval
Relational, NoSQL, and multi-model databases · Query processing and optimisation · Transaction management and concurrency · Distributed and in-memory databases · Data warehousing and OLAP · Graph databases and query languages · Semantic web, ontologies, and knowledge graphs · Retrieval models and ranking · Question answering and conversational search · Digital libraries and metadata · Text mining and document classification
Cloud, edge, and high-performance computing
Virtualisation, containers, and orchestration · Serverless and function-as-a-service · Resource allocation and task scheduling · Cost, energy, and carbon optimisation · Fog and edge orchestration · Parallel and distributed algorithms · GPU and accelerator computing · Cluster and grid computing · Quantum computing models and algorithms · Scientific workflow systems · Cloud reliability and SLA management
Computer vision and image processing
Image enhancement, restoration, and denoising · Segmentation and registration · Object detection, recognition, and tracking · 3D reconstruction, depth estimation, and SLAM · Medical image analysis · Remote-sensing and satellite imagery · Biometrics (face, iris, fingerprint, gait) · Video analytics and action recognition · Image and video compression · Generative image synthesis · Document analysis, OCR, and handwriting recognition
Natural language processing
Language modelling and representation learning · Machine translation · Information extraction and named-entity recognition · Sentiment, emotion, and opinion mining · Summarisation and text generation · Speech recognition and synthesis · Low-resource and multilingual NLP · Dialogue and question-answering systems · Discourse, coreference, and pragmatics · Text classification and topic modelling · Evaluation methodology and benchmarking
Track B — Electrical, Electronics & Communication Engineering
10 sub-tracks. Choose the sub-track at submission; the topics listed under it are indicative, not exhaustive.
Power systems and power electronics
Load flow, stability, and state estimation · Protection, relaying, and fault analysis · FACTS devices and HVDC transmission · AC–DC, DC–DC, and multilevel converters · Modulation strategies and PWM techniques · Electric machines and motor drives · Power quality, harmonics, and compensation · Energy storage and battery management systems · Wide-bandgap devices (SiC, GaN) · Wireless power transfer · Electromagnetic interference and compatibility · High-voltage engineering and insulation
Renewable and distributed energy systems
Photovoltaic systems and MPPT techniques · Wind energy conversion and control · Hybrid systems and microgrids · Hydrogen production and fuel cells · Biomass, geothermal, and small hydro · Demand-side management and demand response · Smart grid, AMI, and grid codes · Electric-vehicle charging infrastructure · Vehicle-to-grid integration · Renewable resource assessment and forecasting · Techno-economic and reliability analysis
Control systems and automation
Linear, nonlinear, and geometric control · Optimal, robust, and H-infinity control · Adaptive control and model predictive control · Fuzzy, neural, and learning-based control · Fractional-order and sliding-mode control · System identification and parameter estimation · Observers and state estimation · PLC, DCS, and SCADA-based automation · Networked, distributed, and event-triggered control · Fault detection, isolation, and tolerant control · Process control applications
Embedded systems and VLSI design
System-on-chip and FPGA-based design · RTL design, synthesis, and verification · Low-power and energy-aware design · Analogue, digital, and mixed-signal ICs · Memory architecture and design · Physical design, timing closure, and DFT · RISC-V and processor microarchitecture · Hardware–software co-design · Real-time operating systems and firmware · Hardware security, PUFs, and side channels · Approximate and in-memory computing
Signal processing
Digital filter design and multirate processing · Adaptive and statistical signal processing · Spectral estimation and higher-order statistics · Wavelets and time–frequency analysis · Compressive sensing and sparse recovery · Array processing and beamforming · Speech, audio, and music processing · Biomedical signals (ECG, EEG, EMG, PPG) · Radar, sonar, and remote-sensing signals · Signal processing for communications · Hardware-efficient DSP implementation
Wireless and optical communication
MIMO and massive MIMO systems · OFDM and waveform design · Channel modelling, estimation, and equalisation · Cognitive radio and spectrum sensing · Millimetre-wave and terahertz communication · Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces · NOMA and multiple-access schemes · Free-space optical communication · Optical fibre systems and WDM · Visible light communication and Li-Fi · Satellite and non-terrestrial networks · LPWAN and machine-type communication · Channel coding and information theory
Antennas and microwave engineering
Microstrip, patch, and printed antennas · Array and MIMO antenna design · Metamaterials, metasurfaces, and EBG structures · Reconfigurable and frequency-selective surfaces · Wearable, textile, and implantable antennas · RF filters, couplers, and power dividers · Amplifiers, mixers, and oscillators · Radar cross-section and stealth · Waveguides and transmission-line structures · RF energy harvesting and rectennas · Antenna measurement and characterisation
Internet of Things and sensor networks
IoT reference architectures and protocol stacks (MQTT, CoAP, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT) · Energy-efficient MAC and routing protocols · Localisation and indoor positioning · Edge intelligence and on-device inference · Digital twins for connected systems · Industrial IoT and predictive maintenance · Smart city, smart agriculture, and smart health deployments · RFID and backscatter communication · Coverage, connectivity, and network lifetime · Interoperability, semantics, and standards · IoT reliability and testbeds
Instrumentation and measurement
Sensor design, modelling, and characterisation · MEMS and NEMS sensors · Transducers and signal conditioning · Calibration, traceability, and uncertainty analysis · Virtual and computer-based instrumentation · Non-destructive testing and evaluation · Optical and fibre-optic sensing · Chemical sensors and biosensors · Condition monitoring and fault diagnostics · Electrical and dimensional metrology · Smart sensors and self-diagnosis
Mechatronics and robotics
Robot kinematics, dynamics, and calibration · Motion planning and navigation · Manipulators, grippers, and end-effectors · Mobile, legged, and swarm robotics · UAVs and autonomous ground vehicles · Human–robot interaction and safety · Soft and bio-inspired robotics · Actuators, servo systems, and drives · Machine vision and visual servoing · Rehabilitation, assistive, and surgical robotics · Teleoperation and haptic control
Track C — Mechanical, Civil & Materials Engineering
10 sub-tracks. Choose the sub-track at submission; the topics listed under it are indicative, not exhaustive.
Thermal and fluid sciences
Conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer · Computational fluid dynamics · Two-phase flow, boiling, and condensation · HVAC, refrigeration, and cold-chain systems · Heat exchanger design and enhancement · Thermal energy storage and phase-change materials · Nanofluids and advanced working fluids · Combustion and internal-combustion engines · Gas turbines, propulsion, and aerothermodynamics · Aerodynamics and flow control · Cryogenics and low-temperature systems
Design, manufacturing, and additive manufacturing
CAD, CAM, and CAE integration · Machining, metal cutting, and tool wear · Welding, brazing, and joining · Forming, casting, and powder metallurgy · FDM, SLA, SLS, DMLS, and hybrid AM · Tooling, jigs, and fixture design · Precision, micro-, and nano-machining · Surface finish, tolerancing, and metrology · Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing systems · Lean, green, and sustainable manufacturing · Design for manufacture, assembly, and disassembly
Structural engineering and mechanics
Reinforced concrete and steel structures · Prestressed and precast concrete · Earthquake engineering and seismic design · Wind, blast, and impact loading · Structural health monitoring and damage detection · Repair, retrofitting, and strengthening · Bridge and long-span structures · Plates, shells, and thin-walled members · Fracture mechanics and fatigue life · Vibration, modal, and dynamic analysis · Reliability-based and performance-based design
Geotechnical and transportation engineering
Soil mechanics and site characterisation · Shallow and deep foundation design · Slope stability, landslides, and erosion · Ground improvement and geosynthetics · Earth-retaining structures and excavation support · Tunnelling and underground construction · Pavement design, materials, and management · Traffic flow theory and microsimulation · Transport planning and travel-demand modelling · Road safety and accident analysis · Intelligent transport systems and public transit
Construction materials and sustainable construction
Cement chemistry and concrete technology · Supplementary cementitious materials and fillers · Geopolymer and alkali-activated binders · Recycled, industrial-waste, and marginal aggregates · Fibre-reinforced and high-performance concrete · Bitumen, asphalt, and bituminous mixtures · Masonry, timber, and bamboo construction · Durability, permeability, and service-life prediction · Green buildings, energy performance, and LCA · BIM and construction project management · Construction safety, productivity, and costing
Water resources and environmental engineering
Hydrology and rainfall–runoff modelling · Groundwater flow and contaminant transport · Irrigation, drainage, and water-use efficiency · Water and wastewater treatment processes · Water quality monitoring and pollution control · Municipal and hazardous solid-waste management · Air pollution, emissions, and control technologies · Soil and groundwater remediation · Climate-change impacts and adaptation · Environmental impact assessment · Desalination and water reuse
Materials characterisation and composites
Polymer, metal, and ceramic matrix composites · Natural-fibre and bio-based composites · Nanomaterials and nanocomposites · Advanced ceramics and glasses · Alloy development and heat treatment · XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM, and thermal analysis · Mechanical testing and structure–property relations · Corrosion, oxidation, and environmental degradation · Smart, piezoelectric, and shape-memory materials · Biomaterials and implant materials · Functionally graded and architected materials
Surface engineering and tribology
Coatings, thin films, and multilayers · Thermal spray, PVD, and CVD processes · Friction, wear, and contact mechanics · Lubrication regimes and lubricant formulation · Surface texturing and topography · Hardness, adhesion, and residual stress · Erosion, cavitation, and abrasive wear · Bearings, seals, and gears · Laser and plasma surface modification · Tribology of biomedical and MEMS surfaces
Computational mechanics and finite element analysis
Finite element and finite volume formulations · Meshing, adaptivity, and error estimation · Nonlinear, contact, and large-deformation analysis · Multiphysics and fluid–structure interaction · Topology, shape, and size optimisation · Molecular dynamics and multiscale modelling · Isogeometric and meshless methods · Uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis · Verification, validation, and benchmarking · Surrogate models and ML-accelerated simulation
Industrial and systems engineering
Production planning and operations management · Supply chain design and logistics · Inventory and warehouse management · Quality engineering and statistical process control · Reliability, availability, and maintenance engineering · Ergonomics, human factors, and workplace safety · Facility layout and scheduling · Discrete-event simulation and queueing analysis · Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma · Project, cost, and risk management · Sustainable and circular operations
Track D — Applied Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies
9 sub-tracks. Choose the sub-track at submission; the topics listed under it are indicative, not exhaustive.
Applied mathematics and statistics
Ordinary and partial differential equations · Numerical methods and numerical linear algebra · Optimisation theory and convex analysis · Graph theory and combinatorics · Probability and stochastic processes · Statistical inference and regression modelling · Multivariate and Bayesian statistics · Design and analysis of experiments · Time-series analysis and econometrics · Fuzzy sets, rough sets, and soft computing mathematics · Fractional calculus and integral transforms · Mathematical modelling of physical systems
Applied physics and photonics
Lasers and laser–matter interaction · Nonlinear and quantum optics · Plasmonics and nanophotonics · Spectroscopy and optical characterisation · Semiconductor physics and optoelectronic devices · Thin films and surface physics · Magnetism, spintronics, and magnetic materials · Superconductivity and low-temperature physics · Plasma physics and discharge applications · Acoustics, ultrasonics, and vibration physics · Radiation physics and dosimetry
Applied chemistry and chemical engineering
Catalysis and reaction engineering · Electrochemistry, batteries, and supercapacitors · Polymer synthesis and characterisation · Analytical and instrumental chemistry · Green chemistry and solvent-free synthesis · Separation processes and mass transfer · Process design, modelling, and intensification · Process control and optimisation · Corrosion chemistry and inhibitors · Computational and quantum chemistry · Nanochemistry and colloids
Biomedical engineering and health informatics
Medical device design and regulation · Biomechanics and orthopaedic implants · Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine · Drug delivery and controlled release · Biosignal and medical image analysis · Wearable and point-of-care diagnostics · Clinical decision support systems · Electronic health records and interoperability (HL7, FHIR) · Telemedicine, mHealth, and remote monitoring · Bioinformatics, genomics, and systems biology · Epidemiological and health-systems modelling
Energy, environment, and sustainability science
Energy policy, planning, and modelling · Energy efficiency, auditing, and retrofitting · Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage · Life-cycle assessment and footprinting · Circular economy and industrial ecology · Environmental monitoring and sensing networks · Sustainable Development Goal assessment · Climate modelling and scenario analysis · Renewable resource mapping and assessment · Techno-economic, exergy, and emergy analysis
Agricultural and food technology
Precision agriculture and agricultural remote sensing · Crop modelling and yield prediction · Soil health and nutrient management · Farm machinery, automation, and agri-robotics · Post-harvest handling and storage technology · Food processing and preservation · Food safety, microbiology, and quality assurance · Food packaging and shelf-life · Dairy, fermentation, and enzyme technology · Aquaculture and fisheries technology · Agri-supply chains and traceability
Operations research and optimisation
Linear, integer, and mixed-integer programming · Multi-objective and goal programming · Metaheuristics (GA, PSO, ACO, SA, DE) · Stochastic and robust optimisation · Scheduling, routing, and assignment problems · Game theory and mechanism design · Multi-criteria decision making (AHP, TOPSIS, DEA, VIKOR) · Network flows and location problems · Queueing and inventory theory · Simulation optimisation and digital experimentation
Computational science and simulation
Numerical simulation methods and solvers · Agent-based and system-dynamics modelling · Monte Carlo and quasi-Monte Carlo methods · Digital twins of physical systems · Scientific workflows and reproducible computing · High-performance scientific computing · Visualisation and analysis of simulation output · Physics-informed and scientific machine learning · Model calibration, sensitivity, and uncertainty analysis · Benchmarking and code verification
Earth, space, and geospatial sciences
Remote sensing and satellite image analysis · Geographic information systems and spatial analysis · Geodesy, GNSS, and surveying · Atmospheric modelling and meteorology · Seismology and engineering geology · Mineral, groundwater, and resource exploration · Land-use and land-cover change · Disaster risk assessment and early warning · Oceanography and coastal processes · Space technology and satellite systems
Track E — Engineering Education & Research Methodology
7 sub-tracks. Choose the sub-track at submission; the topics listed under it are indicative, not exhaustive.
Curriculum design and pedagogy in STEM
Outcome-based education and accreditation (ABET, NBA, Washington Accord) · Graduate attributes and competency frameworks · Active, collaborative, and peer learning · Flipped and hybrid classrooms · Problem-based and project-based learning · Blended and fully online delivery · MOOCs and open educational resources · Industry-aligned and interdisciplinary curriculum design · Faculty development and teaching practice · Inclusive teaching and student diversity
Assessment and learning analytics
Formative and summative assessment design · Rubric development, reliability, and validity · Item analysis and psychometrics · Educational data mining · Learning-management-system and engagement analytics · Predictive modelling of student performance · Feedback, reflection, and self-regulated learning · Academic integrity and online assessment security · Programme-level assessment and continuous improvement
Laboratory and project-based learning
Laboratory design, resourcing, and safety · Virtual, remote, and simulated laboratories · Simulation and digital-twin based instruction · Capstone and engineering design projects · Maker spaces, prototyping, and hardware learning · Internships and work-integrated learning · Student competitions and co-curricular learning · Assessment of hands-on and design competence
Research methods, measurement, and validity
Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods design · Sampling strategy and instrument development · Reliability, validity, and measurement invariance · Survey methodology and questionnaire design · Case study, ethnography, and action research · Systematic review and meta-analysis · Statistical reporting standards and effect sizes · Questionable research practices and p-hacking · Research design in engineering and applied fields
Reproducibility and open science practice
Open data and the FAIR principles · Code, notebook, and workflow sharing · Preregistration and registered reports · Replication and robustness studies · Open and transparent peer review · Preprints and green/gold open access · Research data management planning · Persistent identifiers (DOI, ORCID, ROR) · Reproducibility metrics and badging
Ethics of research and technology
Research integrity and misconduct investigation · Informed consent and human-subjects research · Animal research ethics and the 3Rs · AI, algorithmic, and data ethics · Data protection and privacy regulation · Dual-use and export-controlled research · Environmental and professional ethics · Authorship, contributorship, and credit allocation · Conflict-of-interest management
Scholarly communication and research evaluation
Citation analysis and bibliometrics · Altmetrics and alternative impact measures · Journal, institutional, and researcher evaluation · Indexing, discoverability, and metadata quality · Predatory publishing and journal quality assessment · Science-of-science and research-policy studies · Peer-review studies and reviewer behaviour · Scholarly infrastructure and interoperability
