Track Chair:

Prof. Marwa Elkady, Professor of Chemical and Petrochemicals Engineering, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology

Co-Chairs:

• Prof. Hassan Shokry, Chairman of Environmental Engineering, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology
  
• Dr. Mahmoud Samy Abdelghafar Azab, Public Works Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University.
  
• Dr. Mohamed Mohamed Gaber, Environmental Engineering, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology
  

Background: The development of advanced engineering materials has become essential for overcoming critical environmental challenges related to water treatment, pollution control, and sustainable resource management.

Subject: This track highlights recent advances in the synthesis, processing, characterization, and performance evaluation of functional materials designed for environmental engineering applications. Topics include nanostructured metal oxides, carbon-based materials, metal–organic frameworks, polymeric and biopolymeric composites, membranes, and smart multifunctional coatings. Emphasis is placed on structure–property–performance relationships, material durability, scalability, and integration into engineering systems for wastewater treatment, desalination, pollutant removal, and corrosion mitigation.

Research Hotpot:

By emphasizing engineering relevance and practical applicability, this track aims to bridge fundamental materials science with real-world environmental technologies, supporting the development of robust, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions consistent with the scope of Key Engineering Materials.

Topics

• Nanostructured and functional materials for water and wastewater treatment.
• Metal oxides, carbon-based materials, and hybrid composites for pollutant removal.
• Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and porous materials for environmental applications.
• Polymeric, biopolymeric, and membrane materials for desalination and water reuse.
• Photocatalytic and catalytic materials for degradation of organic contaminants.
• Adsorptive materials for removal of heavy metals, dyes, and emerging pollutants.
• Self-healing and smart materials for corrosion protection.
• Sustainable, waste-derived, and eco-friendly materials for circular economy solutions.