Theme: Civil Engineering Excellence for a Resilient and Sustainable Tomorrow
Collaborator: Malaysian Universities Transport Research Forum Conference (MUTRFC)
Organised in the spirit of research excellence, innovation, and sustainability by the School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Overview
The AWAM International Conference on Civil Engineering 2026 (AICCE’26) provides an international platform for researchers, academicians, engineers, industry practitioners, policymakers, and students to share knowledge, research findings, and practical innovations in civil engineering.
In line with the conference theme, AICCE’26 highlights the role of civil engineering in shaping a future that is resilient, inclusive, innovative, and environmentally responsible. The conference welcomes contributions that address both fundamental and applied issues in civil engineering, with emphasis on solutions that support sustainable infrastructure, climate resilience, efficient resource use, digital transformation, and societal well-being.
As hosted under the spirit of Universiti Sains Malaysia and the School of Civil Engineering (SoCE), the conference reflects a commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, industry relevance, and sustainability-driven engineering practice.
Conference Scope
1. Structural Engineering and Construction Materials
Related SDGs: SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 12
- Structural analysis and design
- Concrete, steel, timber, and composite structures
- Structural integrity, rehabilitation, and retrofitting
- Smart materials and innovative construction materials
- Sustainable and low-carbon construction materials
- Earthquake, wind, and extreme loading behaviour
- Prefabrication and industrialised building systems
- Structural health monitoring and performance assessment
2. Smart Construction and Digital Engineering
Related SDGs: SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 12, SDG 13
- Smart construction technologies and automation
- Digital twins and cyber-physical systems in construction
- AI and machine learning applications in construction management
- Internet of Things (IoT) for construction monitoring and control
- Robotics and autonomous systems in construction
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) and integration platforms
- Construction data analytics and decision support systems
- Sustainable and low-carbon digital construction practices
- Real-time monitoring of construction quality and safety
- Lifecycle infrastructure management using digital tools
3. Construction Management, Digitalisation and Project Delivery
Related SDGs: SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 12
- Construction project planning and control
- Risk, quality, and safety management
- Lean construction and productivity improvement
- Contract management and procurement
- Infrastructure asset management
- Project governance and decision support systems
4. Transportation and Highway Engineering
Related SDGs: SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 13
In collaboration with MUTRFC
- Traffic engineering and transport planning
- Pavement materials, design, and performance
- Road safety and accident analysis
- Public transportation systems
- Sustainable mobility and low-carbon transport
- Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
- Logistics, accessibility, and mobility studies
- Data-driven solutions for transport infrastructure
5. Water Resources, Hydraulics and Hydrology
Related SDGs: SDG 6, SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 13
- Hydrology and watershed management
- River engineering and sediment transport
- Stormwater management and urban drainage
- Flood forecasting, modelling, and mitigation
- Hydraulic structures and fluid systems
- Integrated water resources management
- Climate change impacts on water systems
- Nature-based water management solutions
6. Environmental Engineering and Sustainability
Related SDGs: SDG 6, SDG 11, SDG 12, SDG 13
- Water and wastewater treatment
- Solid waste management and resource recovery
- Air and noise pollution control
- Environmental monitoring and assessment
- Circular economy and sustainable engineering practices
- Nature-based solutions and ecosystem restoration
- Environmental compliance and policy support
- Sustainable campus, community, and infrastructure initiatives
7. Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Related SDGs: SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 15
- Soil mechanics and foundation engineering
- Ground improvement and soil stabilisation
- Slope stability and landslide risk reduction
- Rock mechanics and underground construction
- Geosynthetics and earth retention systems
- Geoenvironmental engineering and contaminated land management
- Coastal and soft soil geotechnics
- Climate-related geotechnical resilience
8. Urban Infrastructure, Resilience and Smart Cities
Related SDGs: SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 13
- Sustainable urban infrastructure systems
- Resilient cities and communities
- Smart cities and digital urban management
- Green buildings and sustainable urban design
- Infrastructure adaptation to climate change
- Urban liveability and inclusive development
- Disaster risk reduction and recovery planning
- Land use, infrastructure, and community integration
9. Emerging and Interdisciplinary Civil Engineering Applications
Related SDGs: SDG 4, SDG 9, SDG 11, SDG 13, SDG 17
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning in civil engineering
- Internet of Things (IoT) for infrastructure monitoring
- Remote sensing, GIS, and spatial analysis
- Digital twins and smart infrastructure systems
- Engineering education and future-ready learning approaches
- Interdisciplinary innovations for resilient development
- University–industry–community partnerships
- Policy, governance, and collaborative engineering solutions
Special Emphasis of AICCE’26
- Resilient infrastructure for climate adaptation
- Sustainable materials and circular engineering solutions
- Water security and environmental protection
- Smart mobility and future transport systems
- Digital transformation in civil engineering
- Engineering solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Who Should Participate
- Academicians and researchers
- Professional engineers and consultants
- Industry players and technology providers
- Government agencies and local authorities
- Postgraduate students and young researchers
- Stakeholders involved in sustainable infrastructure and development
Call for Contributions
Authors are invited to submit original research papers, review papers, technical papers, and case studies within the conference scope. Contributions should demonstrate scientific merit, innovation, engineering relevance, and potential impact toward a resilient and sustainable tomorrow.