The first edition of the International Conference on “Advances in Energy Research, Materials Science & Built Environment (EMBE)” was held Online from the 3^rd to the 4^th of October, in an effort to include attendees from all corners of the world.

The conference discussed topics about urban planning, sustainable architectural design, climate change mitigation techniques, and evolutionary design. Also, it additionally promotes sustainable development techniques across various fields such as architecture, engineering, and urban planning, envisioning a brighter, greener, sustainable future for humanity.

The conference covered a wide array of topics, Some of the main topics that were discussed include:

1- Climate Change: Challenges, Risks and Solutions
2- Green Urbanism’s Role in Resilient Communities and Environmental Efficiency
3- Opportunities and Challenges in Coastal Areas
4- Evolving Architecture and Rethinking City's Image and Preservation
5- Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy
6- The Role of Advanced Technologies in Sustainable Architecture
7- Entrepreneurial Studies and Practical Applications

The conference welcomed Prof. Alexandra Delgado-Jiménez from the University Nebrija, Spain, and Prof. Cristina Piselli from the University of Florence, Italy, as Keynote speakers at our conference. Their presentations have been truly inspiring, showcasing their incredible work following by fruitful session and presentations.

We are at a critical point in humanity’s journey. Numerous challenges present themselves, most notably, the rising threat of climate change that looms on the horizon, threatening the continuation of humanity and other species across the globe, and jeopardizing the preservation of coastal cities. Climate change is merely the symptom, however, not the cause, and if we are to surpass this monumental challenge, we must trace back to the factors that led us down this path.

Technological advancement has always been humanity’s forte, it has aided us throughout historical and modern times alike. We have focused so narrowly on technological advancement, however, that we turned a blind eye to the rising cost of an unsustainable approach. Additionally, our reliance on fossil fuels and non-renewable sources of energy to power our cities further contributes to the emission of greenhouse gases and the monumental challenge of climate change, which threatens to melt polar ice glaciers, and devastate coastal cities globally.

These consequences bring forth a dire need to allocate renewable, efficient, and affordable forms of energy, promote sustainable, healthy, and diverse ecosystems, and support enabling technologies that can offer promising solutions. An overhaul is required to our approach towards cities, a sustainable design will ensure the continuation and well-being of cities’ inhabitants, and humans around the world. A green approach towards urbanism that facilitates accessible public transport, and prioritizes energy, water & food security for its inhabitants, and regenerates compact fabric areas. An innovative approach towards materials that emphasizes sustainable construction, and a durable, eco-friendly design that ensures the resiliency of cities and the constructions within them.

Addressing these pressing challenges, and looking towards future sustainability, IEREK announces the first “Advances in Energy Research, Materials Science & Built Environment” conference, through which, discourse across multiple disciplines such as architectural development, green urbanism, modern construction management practices, and material efficacy in climate change mitigation, will investigate research on sustainability and development. Implementing these techniques will lead to achieving efficient, renewable, affordable, and inclusive green growth to accomplish the now urgent developmental needs of countries, and bring about a level of prosperity, and a better managed and robust environment.

With much theoretical and empirical knowledge to draw on in recent years, this conference aims to stimulate a discussion, in the form of submitted contributions and delivered presentations, surrounding the following main topics: (1) Climate Change: Challenges, Risks, and Solutions, (2) Green Urbanism’s Role in Resilient Communities and Environmental Efficiency, (3) Opportunities and Challenges in Coastal Areas, (4) Evolving Architecture and Rethinking City's Image and Preservation, (5) Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy, (6) The Role of Advanced Technologies in Sustainable Architecture, (7) Entrepreneurial Studies and Practical Applications.

The conference does not only aim to provide descriptions, proposals, and recommendations of innovations, and theoretical foundations, but also offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in materials for efficient and sustainable energy applications in buildings, neighborhoods, cities, and coastal zones.

It will also provide an opportunity for exploration where not only new technologies in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry are highlighted, but also a guide to practical application is made available. It offers a comprehensive approach covering fundamentals, technologies, and applications through real-world examples.

Scope

The Advances in Energy Research, Materials Science & Built Environment (EMBE) conference aims to discuss topics pertaining to urban planning, sustainable architectural design, climate change mitigation techniques, and evolutionary design. The world around us is continuously evolving, largely due to technological advancements in fields such as architectural development, engineering, and computational technology. EMBE will host various knowledgeable keynote speakers and researchers that will deliberate on topics such as the incorporation of technology in sustainable urban planning, green urbanism, preservation of coastal areas, novel innovations in renewable materials, and responsive architecture. The conference envelops a multitude of scientific aspects of knowledge, that will lead humanity to a sustainable, greener future.

Statement of Purpose

It is incredibly apparent, especially as of late, that human activity directly influences environmental change. Continual technological development has undoubtedly ushered humanity toward an idyllic, prosperous life, however, human industriousness and activity has proportionally increased as a result. A comprehensive look into various human activities aboard planet Earth is direly needed, if we are to secure a safe and stable future for future generations. EMBE aims to dissect human activity on multiple facets, addressing key issues that demand attention and improvement. The conference additionally promotes sustainable developments techniques across various fields such as architecture, engineering, and urban planning, envisioning a brighter, greener, sustainable future for humanity.

• 1. Climate Change: Challenges, Risks and Solutions

  1.1 Challenges of Sustainability: Climate and Energy Security

  1.2 Urban Resilience and its Positive Effects on Climate Change & the Environment

  1.3 Climate Responsive Architecture: Utilizing Renewable Energy

  1.4 Climate and the potential of clean energy production and infrastructure

  1.5 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Pathways

  1.6 Renewable and Natural Energy and their roles in climate change adaptation

  1.7 Education & Climate Change: Role and Objectives

• 2. Green Urbanism’s Role in Resilient communities and Environmental Efficiency

  2.1 Green Initiatives in Technology for Sustainable Development

  2.2 Transit Strategies for Sustainable Urban Transport

  2.3 Urban Creative Environments: Sustainable Places for Living, Working, and Recreation

  2.4 Sustainable Waste and Energy Management

  2.5 Natural Resource Management and Urban Biodiversity

  2.6 Green Buildings: Modelled for Efficiency and Sustainability

  2.7 Urbanization of Rural Areas: Gardens & Streetscapes, and Urban Biodiversity

  2.8 Regeneration of Compact Fabric Areas

• 3. Opportunities and Challenges in Coastal Areas

  3.1  Sustainable Tourism Development in Coastal/Marine Environments

  3.2  Circles of Sustainability at Costal Zones: Zero Energy Use

  3.3  Marine Renewable Energy

  3.4  Green & Clean Energy for Coastal & Offshore applications

  3.5  Urban, green landscape of Arid and Mountain Environment

  3.6  The Vocabularies, and Green Opportunities of Coastal Architecture 

• 4. Evolving Architecture and Rethinking City's Image and Preservation

  4.1   Biomimetic Approaches to Architectural Design for Increased Sustainability

  4.2   Historic Preservation, Management, and Rehabilitation

  4.3   Public Transportation-Planning and Sustainable Networks

  4.4   Public Involvement in Sustainable Development

  4.5   Future Challenges for Contemporary Cities

  4.6   Infrastructure, Facilities, and ICT Technologies and Sustainable Economy

  4.7   New Way Finding and Place-Making of the City

  4.8   Compact Policies for Megacities: Core Areas and Metropolitan Regions

  4.9   Challenges of Rapid Urbanized Economy and Cities Gateways Development

• 5. Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy

  5.1  Advances technologies in Renewable and Alternative Energy

  5.2   Sustainable Construction Materials & Technologies 

  5.3   Computational Approaches to Material Design

  5.4   Modern Materials and Methods: Eco-Friendly Design

  5.5   Designing for Zero Waste: Building a Material Reuse Ecosystem

  5.6   Alternate and Low-cost Construction Materials for Affordable Housing

  5.7   Thermal Performance & Efficiency of Façade Materials in High Rise Buildings

  5.8   Modern Advancements in Nanotechnologies

  5.9   Durable Material Efficiency for Green Roof Applications

• 6. The role of Advanced Technologies in Sustainable Architecture

  6.1   Digitalization & Digital Transformations in The AEC Industry

  6.2   BIM Applications for Energy-Efficiency in Buildings

  6.3   Material-Based Design Approaches for Sustainable Architecture

  6.4   Energy Transitions and Digitalization in Buildings

  6.5   Geospatial Approaches for Energy Systems Management

  6.6   Systems and Technologies for Smart Homes

  6.7   Training the Workforce for High-Performance Buildings

• 7. Entrepreneurial Studies and Practical Applications

  7.1  The Architect’s Guide to the Construction Management Delivery Method

  7.2  Architect as Entrepreneur: Lessons in Establishing a New Practice

  7.3  Formulating a sound digital roadmap for an agile & profitable construction business

Journal Publication Opportunities: MRSE Journal

Selected papers submitted to the conference will be published by IEREK’s open access journal entitled “Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy” (MRSE) and published under the SpringerOpen brand, by Springer Nature, for which the Article Processing Charges (APCs) will be waived. MRSE is indexed in Web of Science’s ESCI, Scopus (2022 CiteScore: 7.5, Q2), SCImago and EI Compendex among other reputable databases.

Link to MRSE by Springer Nature: https://www.springer.com/journal/40243

• A Special issue publication in the Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy (MRSE) Journal by SpringerOpen.

About MRSE by SpringerOpen

Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy (MRSE) is an open access journal published under the SpringerOpen brand. Energy is the single most valuable resource for human activity and the basis for all human progress. Materials play a key role in enabling technologies that can offer promising solutions to achieve renewable and sustainable energy pathways for the future. Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy has been established to be the world's foremost interdisciplinary forum for publication of research on all aspects of the study of materials for the deployment of renewable and sustainable energy technologies. The journal covers experimental and theoretical aspects of materials and prototype devices for sustainable energy conversion, storage, and saving, together with materials needed for renewable fuel production.

Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy publishes reviews, original research articles, rapid communications, and perspectives. All manuscripts are peer-reviewed for scientific quality. The journal is partially sponsored by the International Experts for Research Enrichment and Knowledge Exchange (IEREK). More information.

Sustainable Methodologies of Materials Science

All accepted papers submitted to EMBE 2023 after the double-blinded peer-review process will be considered for publication as part of an edited volume, in IEREK’s Scopus-Indexed interdisciplinary Book Series entitled “Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation” (ASTI) published by Springer.

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) is a series of peer-reviewed books based on important emerging research that redefines the current disciplinary boundaries in science, technology and innovation (STI) in order to develop integrated concepts for sustainable development. It not only discusses the progress made towards securing more resources, allocating smarter solutions, and rebalancing the relationship between nature and people, but also provides in-depth insights from comprehensive research that addresses the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) as set out by the UN for 2030. The ASTI series presents innovative approaches and highlights how they can best support both economic and sustainable development, through better use of data, more effective institutions, and global, local and individual action, for the welfare of all societies.

The series particularly features conceptual and empirical contributions from various interrelated fields of science, technology and innovation, with an emphasis on digital transformation, that focus on providing practical solutions to ensure food, water and energy security to achieve the SDGs. It also presents new case studies offering concrete examples of how to resolve sustainable urbanization and environmental issues in different regions of the world. The series is intended for professionals in research and teaching, consultancies and industry, and government and international organizations. Published in collaboration with IEREK, the Springer ASTI series will acquaint readers with essential new studies in STI for sustainable development.

Link to the ASTI: https://www.springer.com/series/15883
Editorial Board: https://www.springer.com/series/15883?detailsPage=free
ASTI Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg7PKjn4dMY

For our previous publication in Elsevier, Check:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/procedia-environmental-sciences/vol/34

For our previous publication in IEREKPRESS, Check:

https://press.ierek.com/index.php/Resourceedings/issue/view/29/showToc

For our previous publication in Springer, Check:

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-74349-9

How to write an engaging research paper: workshop by Springer

Workshop’s outline:

- The process from start to end – From paper submission to online publication

- Tips on how to write a successful research paper

- Choosing a suitable journal or a book series for your paper

- Answering editors’ and reviewers’ comments and modifying the paper accordingly

Expected Learning Outcomes from the Workshop:

- Understanding the technical, expressive, and writing skills needed for writing papers for publication.

- Knowing the steps of submitting a paper

- Finding how submitted papers are evaluated

- Learning how to engage and attract editors to review your paper

- Learning the writing style rules and ethics of publication

Workshop Advisor:

Dr. Clifford Chuwah, Publishing Editor Middle East and Africa program, Springer Dordrecht

About:

Dr. Chuwah aim is to publish disciplinary papers from Applied sciences. He is responsible for the MEA program which includes the following journals:

1. Nanoscience
2. Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering
3. Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy
4. Emergent Materials
5. Chemistry Africa
6. Complex and Intelligent Systems
7. Arabian Journal of Mathematics
8. 3 Biotech
9. Arabia Journal of Geosciences
10. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering
11. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions
12. Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration
13. Applied Water Sciences
14. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology

IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, based on the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.

Authors must refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in submitting their abstracts/ papers:

Step 1: Abstract Submission Process

• The author should prepare and submit an Abstract of at least 150 – 300 words through the website.
• The abstract should be concise and clearly state the proposed research study's purpose, results, and conclusions.
• The author should select the most relevant topic for the paper from the corresponding conference topics.
• The author can use/download an Abstract Writing Template prior to submission
• To submit your abstract, you first need to (1) click on the “Register” button on the conference page, (2) click on “Submit Now” and:
  • Select the Topic in which you are making the submission
  • Insert the title of your study in the "Paper Title" section
  • Insert the full abstract in the "Abstract" section/upload a file in the .pdf, .doc, .docm, or .docx format
  • Add in writing 3 – 5 keywords that define the field, subfield, topic, and research area covered by the article to help other researchers understand and find your work.
  • Provide the names, affiliations, and E-mails of all authors/ co-authors involved
  • Confirm your submission by ticking having read the instructions and “submit Abstract”

Step 2.1: Abstract Acceptance

• After acceptance of your abstract of at least (150 – 300 words), you will receive a proforma invoice and specific instructions to complete the payment online or by bank transfer (See Conference Fees) to confirm your participation,
• Once your abstract has been accepted, please refer to the important dates tab and carefully review the announced dates to avoid late payment, as late payment comes at an extra charge (early bird/regular/late).
• After successfully completing payment, you will be issued upon request with the following:
  • A signed/ stamped abstract acceptance letter
  • Please note that acceptance of participation, abstract submission, and extended abstract/short paper submissions all have different deadlines. To stay up to date and avoid paying extra fees, or delaying your paper, please carefully review the important dates tab.
  • Receipt of Payment/ Payment Invoice
  • Visa Invitation Letter, if needed
• After abstract acceptance, you may be given the option to extend the abstract to publish your work in the conference proceedings in ASTI published by Springer Nature (indexed in Scopus/SCImago) (optional not obligatory).

  This is not a prerequisite for presenting your work at the conference. Meaning, you can present your submitted abstract without intending to publish your work.

Step 2.2: Abstract Extension / Short Paper (Optional)

• Your short paper / extended abstract should be 4 – 6 pages long and submitted before the paper submission deadline, in English, and fit within one of the conference topics.
• The Extended abstract i.e., the short paper should follow the research paper structure as follows: Abstract (+keywords), Introduction, problem statement, and study aim, Review of the Literature, Methodology, results and conclusion/ discussion, References list using the Paper Writing Template.
• The submission (short paper i.e. extended abstract) should be made following the same procedure followed for the abstract or sent to the conference email.
• Here: Authors may need more pages than the allotted maximum of 6 to insert figures, tables, appendixes, etc. In this case, they can submit regular papers (max. 12 pages) with the same fixed fee. For a detailed outline of the fees, please refer to the payment table in the conference fees tab.
• The conference does welcome Arabic submissions (with abstracts written in the english language), which will only be considered for publication in BAHETH by IEREK Press.

Step 3: Rigorous Peer Review Process (double-blind)

This process can only be initiated after payment completion and confirmation:

• If submitted, the extension (short paper) will be preliminarily checked (iThenticate plagiarism/ similarity screening Software, readability, and scope) and it will be peer-reviewed. If similarity issues are detected, the following will apply:
  • % from all sources: 10-15%
  • % from one source: 3-5%
  • Higher than 30% (all sources): Reject completely
  • Lower than 30% (all sources): Ask for revision to decrease the similarities
• IEREK has an unyielding policy regarding plagiarism. We believe that copying/ taking the ideas and work of other Authors without permission and credit is fraudulent. The Reviewing committee and IEREK employees have the authority to reject a paper during its reviewing process, on the basis of the paper being subjected to either minor or major plagiarism.
• Each paper/ chapter is evaluated by a minimum of two reviewers, after which a final decision by the responsible Editor is made. There is no maximum to the number of times a paper can be reviewed, depending on the quality of the submission.
• If your short paper is accepted by the Editors for publishing with comments/ requested modifications, our Editors (publishing department) will contact you once a decision is made and you will be asked to revise and correct it. After resubmission, it will be re-checked. Note: There may be more than one round of peer review and the decision rests with the editors of the title. Missed deadlines may result in complete exclusion/ rejection from the final publication.
• If your short paper is accepted for publishing without edits/ comments, the corresponding author will be contacted to provide the final version of their chapters/ papers following Springer Guidelines and sign the Springer consent-to-publish (CTP) form to authorize publication in the conference proceedings.
• A back-and-forth process: modifications will be sent back to the responsible Editor/ Series Editor and another round of evaluation conducted where needed. Participants/ Authors should regularly check their emails (Junk/ Spam folders).
• If you are not interested in publishing an extended abstract in the proceedings in ASTI by Springer Nature, please inform the conference support ([email protected]).

Step 4: Extended paper 

• After the conference, the authors of the best papers will be invited to submit an extended version of their research, 8 – 12+ pages in length, (optional) of their short papers for publishing in an edited volume to be published by Springer Nature.
• Publishing your short paper (i.e., extended abstract) in the conference proceedings does not prevent the submission of the full version for publishing consideration after the conference if the similarity percentages (SR%) in Step 3 are taken into account.

Registration

To help the organizers plan for inter-disciplinary dialogue, participants are requested to choose from the conference themes/ Topics upon registration.

They must also refer to, and abide by, the following instructions in registering and/ or submitting their contributions:

NOTE: If you are contributing as an Author of a submitted abstract (for publishing consideration and/or presentation), and regardless of attendance, the fee for the registration is the same. See and Conference Fees for more information.

Types of Participation

1. Attend/ Present Online and Publish in indexed Conference proceedings

The conference offers an Online attendance option for your convenience. That said, participants will have a chance to present their abstract/research, online, and have their work considered for publication in the ASTI Series by Springer as part of the conference proceedings.

See Author Instructions and Conference Fees for more information.

2. Registration to publish in the proceedings without presenting/ attending

If your full paper is accepted, it may be published in the conference proceedings book in the Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation Book Series by Springer (indexed in Scopus) even if you are not attending the conference. In this case, the accepted work will not be included in the final conference program. See Author Instructions and Publishing Opportunities for more information.

3. Non-presenting participant

Non-presenting participants may also wish to attend the conference as Audience Members or Co-authors contributing to an already submitted abstract/ paper. See Conference Fees for more information.

Notes to consider:
Send in your questions if you have any to the conference coordinator at the email [email protected]

Publishing in ASTI by Springer (Scopus indexed) 

After the conference, the submitted manuscripts of authors interested in publishing in the ASTI book series will undergo a rigorous peer-review process resulting in a final decision made by the editors. Only accepted research will be published as a chapter in the Book Series entitled “Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation (ASTI) bySpringer. The ASTI Book Series is by managed highly professional members of an International Editorial Board to ensure high-quality material for online publication.

The ASTI Book Series is fully indexed in Scopus. Some titles have been successfully indexed or submitted for indexation in Web of Science (ISI).

About the ASTI series

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) is a series of peer-reviewed books based on important emerging research that redefines the current disciplinary boundaries in science, technology, and innovation (STI) in order to develop integrated concepts for sustainable development. It not only discusses the progress made towards securing more resources, allocating smarter solutions, and rebalancing the relationship between nature and people, but also provides in-depth insights from comprehensive research that addresses the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) as set out by the UN for 2030.

The series draws on the best research papers from various IEREK and other international conferences to promote the creation and development of viable solutions for a sustainable future and a positive societal transformation with the help of integrated and innovative science-based approaches. Including interdisciplinary contributions, it presents innovative approaches and highlights how they can best support both economic and sustainable development, through better use of data, more effective institutions, and global, local, and individual action, for the welfare of all societies.

The series particularly features conceptual and empirical contributions from various interrelated fields of science, technology, and innovation, with an emphasis on digital transformation, that focus on providing practical solutions to ensure food, water, and energy security to achieve the SDGs. It also presents new case studies offering concrete examples of how to resolve sustainable urbanization and environmental issues in different regions of the world.

The series is intended for professionals in research and teaching, consultancies and industry, and government and international organizations. Published in collaboration with IEREK, the Springer ASTI series will acquaint readers with essential new studies in STI for sustainable development.

About Springer:

Springer is a leading global scientific, technical and medical portfolio, providing researchers in academia, scientific institutions and corporate R&D departments with quality content through innovative information, products and services. Springer has one of the strongest STM and HSS eBook collections and archives, as well as a comprehensive range of hybrid and open access journals. Springer is part of Springer Nature, a global publisher that serves and supports the research community. Springer Nature aims to advance discovery by publishing robust and insightful science, supporting the development of new areas of research and making ideas and knowledge accessible around the world. As part of Springer Nature, Springer sits alongside other trusted brands like Nature Research, BioMed Central, and Palgrave Macmillan.

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A. Online Attendance Fees

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IEREK is a proud member of ORCiD, and we contribute directly to their initiative of clear and identifiable markers for researchers and scholars. As the first Egyptian partner to ORCiD in the organization’s history, we strongly believe that by utilizing ORCiD’s database and verification services, we become one step closer to achieving an accurate, and identifiable academic landscape.

We encourage our authors to input their ORCiD ID when registering for one of our conferences, submitting an abstract, or a full paper. By doing so, you directly link your research to your identity and affiliation and can showcase your various academic efforts all in one place. By Registering your ORCiD ID, you also increase your works’ visibility and provide easy access to your entire library of research and academic activity.

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The print ISSN number of the International Conference on "Advances in Energy Research, Materials Science & Built Environment (EMBE)" is

2974-3656

The online ISSN number of EMBE conference is 

2974-3664