World Congress on Challenges in Science, Engineering, Technology & Education on December 18-20, 2025 in Pattaya, Thailand

Topics

So, Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

I. Challenges in Engineering & Technology

Rapid Technological Obsolescence:

Keeping pace with exponential technological change.

Designing systems that are adaptable and upgradable.

Managing the lifecycle of rapidly evolving technologies.

Ethical AI and Autonomous Systems:

Ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI development.

Addressing bias in algorithms and data.

Ethical considerations for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and lethal autonomous weapons systems.

Privacy and data security in AI applications.

Cybersecurity in a Connected World:

Protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats.

Securing IoT devices, industrial control systems, and complex networks.

Developing resilient and fault-tolerant systems.

Sustainability in Engineering Design:

Designing for circular economy principles (reduce, reuse, recycle).

Minimizing environmental impact of products and processes throughout their lifecycle.

Developing green materials and energy-efficient technologies.

Resilience Engineering:

Designing infrastructure and systems to withstand and recover from natural disasters, climate change impacts, and other disruptions.

Addressing the challenges of adapting existing infrastructure to new threats.

Human-Technology Interaction:

Designing intuitive and safe human-computer and human-robot interfaces.

Addressing the psychological and social impacts of ubiquitous technology.

Preventing technology addiction and digital overload.

Talent Gap & Workforce Readiness:

Ensuring a sufficient supply of skilled engineers and technologists.

Bridging the gap between academic training and industry needs.

Lifelong learning and reskilling for technological advancements.

II. Challenges in Education (across all levels, but especially STEM)

Curriculum Relevance & Modernization:

Updating curricula to reflect rapid advancements in science, engineering, and technology.

Integrating interdisciplinary approaches (e.g., STEAM – adding Arts to STEM).

Developing curricula that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

Teacher Preparedness & Professional Development:

Addressing the shortage of qualified STEM educators.

Providing ongoing professional development for teachers to keep pace with new technologies and pedagogical methods.

Supporting teachers in integrating hands-on and project-based learning.

Equity, Access & Inclusivity in STEM Education:

Addressing the gender gap and underrepresentation of minorities in STEM fields.

Ensuring equitable access to technology and quality STEM education for all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or geographic location.

Creating inclusive learning environments that foster a sense of belonging.

Pedagogical Innovation & Technology Integration:

Leveraging AI, VR/AR, and other emerging technologies for personalized and engaging learning experiences.

Overcoming barriers to effective technology integration in classrooms.

Moving beyond traditional lecture-based methods to active and experiential learning.

Assessment & Evaluation:

Developing authentic assessment methods that measure complex skills rather than rote memorization.

Utilizing data analytics and learning analytics to understand student progress and inform instruction.

Industry-Academia Collaboration:

Strengthening partnerships between educational institutions and industry to provide relevant training and research opportunities.

Bridging the skills gap between graduates and workforce demands.

Lifelong Learning & Upskilling:

Designing educational pathways that support continuous learning throughout a career.

Addressing the need for upskilling and reskilling in response to automation and technological change.

Mental Health and Well-being in Educational Settings:

Addressing stress, burnout, and mental health challenges among students and educators in demanding STEM fields.

III. Cross-Cutting & Interdisciplinary Challenges

Policy & Governance:

Developing agile and adaptive policies and regulations for rapidly evolving scientific and technological fields.

International cooperation on global challenges.

Balancing innovation with regulation and public safety.

Ethics and Societal Impact:

Fostering ethical reasoning and responsibility in scientists, engineers, and technologists.

Understanding the societal implications of emerging technologies (e.g., job displacement, privacy concerns, social equity).

Promoting public engagement and dialogue about science and technology.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

Breaking down silos between scientific disciplines, engineering fields, and educational research.

Fostering transdisciplinary approaches to solve complex problems.

Funding Models for Innovation:

Exploring new models for funding high-risk, high-reward research and development.

Incentivizing innovation that addresses societal needs.

Global Collaboration and Equity:

Addressing disparities in scientific and technological advancement between developed and developing nations.

Promoting inclusive global partnerships for research and education.

IV. Advancements in Science & Research

Frontiers in Basic Sciences:

Quantum Science & Physics (quantum computing, entanglement, materials)

Next-Gen Chemistry (sustainable chemistry, novel materials, drug discovery)

Advanced Biology & Biotechnology (genomics, synthetic biology, bioinformatics, neurobiology)

Earth & Environmental Sciences (climate modeling, sustainable resource management, ecological restoration)

Space Science & Astrophysics (exoplanets, cosmology, space exploration technologies)

Data Science & Analytics:

Big Data architectures and processing for scientific discovery.

Machine Learning and AI for scientific modeling, prediction, and automation of experiments.

Scientific visualization and data storytelling.

Interdisciplinary Scientific Research:

Converging technologies (e.g., Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Cognitive Science - NBIC convergence).

Complex systems and network science.

Science for sustainable development goals (SDGs).

V. Engineering Innovations & Applications

Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Engineering:

Additive Manufacturing (3D/4D printing, multi-material systems).

Smart Materials and Metamaterials (self-healing, responsive, adaptive).

Nanomaterials and their engineering applications.

Sustainable manufacturing processes and circular economy in engineering.

Artificial Intelligence & Robotics in Engineering:

AI in design optimization, simulation, and predictive maintenance.

Autonomous systems (robotics, drones, autonomous vehicles).

Human-robot collaboration and human-computer interaction in engineering.

Ethical AI in engineering design and deployment.

Sustainable & Environmental Engineering:

Renewable energy systems (advanced solar, wind, geothermal, hydrogen).

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS).

Water and wastewater treatment technologies (resource recovery, emerging contaminants).

Smart grids and energy management.

Climate-resilient infrastructure design.

Biomedical & Healthcare Engineering:

Bioprinting and tissue engineering.

Medical devices and diagnostics (wearables, sensors, imaging).

Neuroengineering and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI).

Precision medicine and personalized healthcare technologies.

Software & Computer Engineering:

Cloud computing, edge computing, and distributed systems.

Cybersecurity and privacy in complex systems.

High-performance computing and supercomputing.

Software engineering for AI and autonomous systems.

Civil & Infrastructure Engineering:

Smart cities and urban planning with advanced technologies.

Resilient infrastructure for natural disasters.

Sustainable transportation systems.

IoT for infrastructure monitoring and management.

VI. Technology Integration & Digital Transformation

IoT & Sensor Technologies:

Smart environments (cities, homes, agriculture, industry).

Real-time data collection and analysis.

Wearable technology and pervasive computing.

Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS):

Integration of physical and computational processes.

Industry 4.0 and beyond.

Security challenges in CPS.

Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR):

Applications in industrial design, training, remote collaboration, and visualization.

Blockchain Technology:

Decentralized systems for data integrity, supply chains, and secure transactions.

Applications in smart contracts and verifiable credentials.

Emerging Technologies & Trends:

5G/6G communication and its impact on technological advancements.

Quantum technologies beyond computing (sensing, communication).

Open science and open-source hardware/software for technology development.

IV. Education in Science, Engineering, & Technology

STEM Education Pedagogy & Curriculum:

Inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, project-based learning in STEM.

Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to STEM education.

Curriculum design for 21st-century skills (critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication).

Assessment strategies for complex learning outcomes in STEM.

Technology-Enhanced Learning (EdTech):

AI in education (personalized learning, adaptive systems, intelligent tutoring).

Online, blended, and hybrid learning models for STEM.

Virtual labs, simulations, and immersive learning environments (VR/AR in education).

Gamification and serious games for STEM learning.

Learning analytics and data-driven decision-making in education.

Teacher Education & Professional Development:

Preparing STEM educators for emerging technologies and pedagogical shifts.

Professional learning communities and continuous professional development for teachers.

Addressing the digital divide in teacher training.

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) in STEM Education:

Strategies for engaging underrepresented groups in STEM fields.

Culturally responsive teaching in STEM.

Addressing bias and stereotypes in STEM education.

Promoting accessibility in STEM learning environments.

Informal STEM Learning:

Science museums, makerspaces, after-school programs, and community engagement.

Citizen science initiatives.

Leveraging media for STEM popularization.

Skills for the Future Workforce:

Developing skills beyond technical knowledge (e.g., adaptability, resilience, ethical reasoning).

Lifelong learning and upskilling/reskilling for technological shifts.

Industry-academia collaborations for workforce preparedness.

Educational Policy & Leadership:

National and international policies for STEM education.

Accreditation and quality assurance in STEM programs.

Leadership in driving educational innovation and digital transformation.

Funding models and investment in STEM education.

Name: IAAES
Website: http://iaaes.org