SCHEMCON, the Students’ Chemical Engineering Congress, is set to take place at the prestigious Vellore Institute of Technology in Vellore, India, from October 3 to October 4, 2025. This annual gathering brings together aspiring chemical engineers from across the country to engage in thought-provoking discussions, share innovative ideas, and explore the latest advancements in the field. Participants will have the opportunity to attend technical sessions, workshops, and keynote speeches delivered by renowned experts, fostering an environment of learning and collaboration.
Key Focus & Themes:
The theme for SCHEMCON 2025 is “Sustainable Development in Energy and Environment.” This broad theme aims to attract diverse perspectives and groundbreaking ideas related to:
- Catalysis for Sustainable Future: Innovations in catalysts for cleaner processes and energy production.
- Process Modelling and Simulation: Using computational tools to optimize chemical processes for efficiency and sustainability.
- Environmental and Sustainable Development: Addressing pollution, waste management, circular economy principles, and environmental protection in chemical engineering.
- Alternative Energy Sources and Storage: Research into new energy technologies and their chemical engineering aspects.
- AI/ML in Chemical/Allied Engineering: Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning for process optimization, material design, and sustainable solutions.
- Electro-Chemical Engineering: Advancements in electrochemistry for energy, environmental, and industrial applications.
- Petroleum/Petrochemical/Polymer Technology: Sustainable practices and innovations in these traditional chemical engineering sectors.
- Pharmaceutical Technology: Sustainable manufacturing and development in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Biochemical Engineering: Bio-based processes, biofuels, and biotechnological applications for sustainability.
- Green Chemistry: Principles and applications of environmentally benign chemical processes.
- Nanotechnology: Nanomaterials and nanotechnological applications in chemical engineering for sustainable solutions.
- Industry 5.0: The future of industry with a focus on human-centricity, sustainability, and resilience.
Events & Activities:
SCHEMCON typically features a range of activities designed to engage and educate students:
- Invited Lectures: Talks by industry experts, researchers, and academicians.
- Oral Presentations: Students present their research papers.
- Poster Presentations: Display of research work in poster format.
- Idea Presentation: A platform for students to present novel ideas and concepts.
- Technical Quiz: Competitions to test chemical engineering knowledge.
- Workshops: Hands-on sessions or in-depth discussions on specific topics.
- Cultural Events: Opportunities for students to interact and showcase talents beyond academics.
Submission Guidelines & Important Dates:
- Abstract Registration Deadline: September 20, 2025 (Still open!)
- Submission Deadline (Full Paper/Abstract): September 20, 2025 (Still open!)
- Target Audience for Papers: The first author and presenting author should typically be an undergraduate (BE/B.Tech/Dual Degree) student. Other authors can include UG, PG, PhD students, and faculty members.
- All participants willing to attend must register before the deadline.