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This area is central to decarbonization and the transition away from fossil fuels.
Renewable Energy Sources: Research and innovation in Solar Photovoltaics (PV), Wind Energy (onshore/offshore), Geothermal, Hydropower, and Marine/Ocean Energy (wave and tidal).
Energy Storage & Grids: Development of Advanced Battery Technologies (e.g., solid-state, flow batteries), Hydrogen Energy (production, storage, and fuel cells), and Smart Grids and decentralized energy production systems.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation: Low-carbon building design, Energy Management Systems (EMS), improved insulation, and energy-efficient appliances and HVAC systems.
Decarbonization Technologies: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies and strategies for reducing industrial greenhouse gas emissions.
This theme focuses on resource management, waste reduction, and the environmental footprint of physical inputs.
Circular Economy Models: Implementing closed-loop manufacturing, Industrial Symbiosis (repurposing waste from one industry as input for another), and Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
Sustainable Materials Science: Development of Green Materials (e.g., bio-based, self-healing, low-carbon concrete alternatives), sustainable composites, and Biofuels/Biomass systems.
Waste Management and Resource Utilization: Advanced recycling technologies, Waste-to-Energy (WtE) processes, and sustainable solutions for plastic and e-waste management.
Green Chemistry: Designing chemical products and processes that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances.
Topics covering the design, construction, and operation of resilient, low-impact urban and civil systems.
Green Building and Design: Passive Solar Design, green roofs, energy-efficient building standards (e.g., LEED, BREEAM), and indoor environmental quality.
Sustainable Transportation: Development and infrastructure for Electric Vehicles (EVs), fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), and promoting public and active transport (walkable/bike-friendly cities).
Sustainable Water Management: Wastewater treatment and purification, water recycling (greywater/rainwater harvesting), and efficient irrigation systems.
Smart Cities and Resource Optimization: Integrating AI and IoT to optimize resource use, manage traffic flow, and monitor environmental conditions in real-time.
This covers the tools and frameworks needed to measure, finance, and govern sustainable transition.
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Engineering solutions for climate resilience, including flood defenses and sustainable land reclamation.
Policy and Financing: Regulatory frameworks, Sustainable Finance and green investment models, carbon pricing, and environmental policy effectiveness.
Environmental Monitoring: Use of Remote Sensing and Environmental Informatics for pollution tracking, biodiversity monitoring, and ecosystem assessment.
Ethical and Social Dimensions: Addressing social equity, environmental justice, and ensuring the benefits of green technologies are accessible to all communities.