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Advances in Sustainable Aviation and Aerospace Vehicle AutomationKAYSERI, TURKEY NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Title:
Advances in Sustainable Aviation and Aerospace Vehicle Automation
Date:
November 14th, 2025 (UTC+3)
Organizer:
Department of Astronautical Engineering, Erciyes University
Symposium Chair:
Dr. Harun Çelik
Personal Bio:
Dr. Harun Çelik is currently the Deputy Head of the Department of Astronautical Engineering and the Founding Head of the Autonomous and Intelligent Systems Laboratory at Erciyes University in Kayseri, Türkiye. His main research interests include flight dynamics and control of aerospace vehicles, autonomous and intelligent aerospace vehicles, visual servoing, and optimisation algorithms. His recent research has focused on developing of intelligent aerial vehicles, blockchain-aided flight management systems, and ornithopter design. He has published over 45 peer-reviewed scientific conference and journal papers, and has 3 patent filings. He has received various research acceptences in Türkiye, France, Hungary and Finland. He has presided 9 research projects funded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye, Turkish Aerospace Inc., and the Scientific Research Projects Unit of Erciyes University.
Committee Members:
Süreyya Sevinç Varol, Erciyes University, Turkey, sureyyavarol@erciyes.edu.tr
Mahi Bilge Bilgin, Erciyes University, Turkey, mahibilgebilgin@gmail.com
Call for Papers
Background:
The objective of the symposium is to unveil state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies that contribute to the sustainability and automation of aviation and aerospace vehicles. As the global demand for air travel continues to rise, there is an increasing imperative to reduce environmental impact and enhance operational efficiency. This symposium will delve into innovative approaches in the field of sustainable aviation, including advancements in electric and hybrid propulsion systems, and lightweight materials. Furthermore, it will emphasise the significance of automation in enhancing safety, reducing human error, and optimising flight operations. Delegates will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge on the most recent advancements, difficulties, and prospects in these pivotal domains that are determining the future of aviation and aerospace. The facilitation of this process will be achieved through a series of presentations and discussions led by experts from academia, industry, and research institutions.
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Goal/Rationale:
The aviation and aerospace industries are currently at a pivotal juncture, facing dual challenges of sustainability and technological advancement. The objective of sustainable aviation is to mitigate the environmental impact of air travel by reducing carbon emissions, noise pollution, and resource consumption. This necessitates innovations in propulsion technologies, including electric and hybrid systems. The utilisation of lightweight materials and the incorporation of aerodynamic designs have been identified as pivotal factors in enhancing fuel efficiency and mitigating operational expenditures.
Concurrently, automation in aviation has emerged as a transformative force, promising enhanced safety, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The utilisation of automated systems facilitates precise navigation, autonomous flight operations, and real-time data analysis, thereby minimising human error and optimising flight paths. These advancements are of pivotal importance as the industry transitions towards the utilisation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and autonomous aircraft for both civilian and military applications.
The symposium will address these critical issues by bringing together researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, share latest research findings, and explore collaborative opportunities. The objective of the symposium is to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and innovation, with the aim of accelerating the development and adoption of sustainable practices and automated technologies in the aviation and aerospace sectors. This initiative is expected to pave the way for a future that is more efficient, safe and environmentally responsible.
Scope and Information for Participants:
The symposium will cover a wide range of topics related to smart biomaterials, including but not limited to:
- Bio-inspired aerospace vehicle design.
- Blockchain-based avionic and astrionic system design.
- Autonomous flight control systems and technologies.
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence in aviation automation.
- Safety and reliability of automated flight operations.
- Applications of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in civilian and military sectors.
- Optimization of flight routes and operational procedures through automation.
- Cost-benefit analysis of adopting sustainable aviation technologies.
- Interdisciplinary research integrating aerospace engineering, environmental science, and technology.
- Collaboration between academia, industry, and government agencies to advance sustainable aviation and automation.
- Emerging technologies and trends in sustainable aviation and aerospace automation.
- Advancements in electric and hybrid propulsion systems.
- Lightweight materials and structural designs for fuel efficiency.
- Aerodynamic innovations to reduce drag and enhance performance.
Contributors are encouraged to explore these themes through original research, case studies, theoretical frameworks, and practical applications. The objective of the symposium is to stimulate discourse that will result in the generation of actionable insights and collaborative endeavours towards a more sustainable, efficient, and automated future in the aviation and aerospace sectors.
Topics:
The main topics of this symposium are listed below.
Sustainable Aviation and Automation
- Aerodynamic Innovations
- Aerospace Vehicle Design
- Autonomous Flight Control
- Aviation and Aerospace Automation
- Lightweight Materials
- Structural Designs
- Sustainable Aviation and Environment
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Meanwhile, submissions aligned with the overall conference theme are also welcome.
Materials Science and Engineering
- Advanced Nanomaterials and Graphene
- Advanced Materials Processing and 3D Printing
- Emerging Materials
- Electric and Magnetic Materials
- Glasses, Ceramics and Composites
- Material Thermodynamics
- Optic and Acoustic Materials
- Semiconductors and Super Conductors
- Advanced Materials and Technologies
- Biomaterials
- Energy Materials
- Functional Materials
- Material Mechanics and Structure
- Metal and Alloy
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Smart Materials and Structures
Chemical Science and Technology
- Modelling Simulation and Optimization
- Mass Transfer as Separation Processes
- Physical and Organic Chemistry
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Transport Phenomena and IPC
- Chemical Reaction Engineering and Catalysis
- Oil, Gas and Petroleum Refineries
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Electrochemistry
- Process Heat Transfer
- Nano-Chemistry and Nanotechnology
Environmental Engineering
- Pollution Treatment Technology
- Energy Technologies
- Geography
- Pollution Control
- Sustainability Technology
- Waste Management
- Atmospheric Science
- Environmental Chemistry
- Geophysics
- Hydrology
- Oceanography Physics
- Soil Science
Submission:
Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full papers that include title, abstract, introduction, tables, figures, conclusion and references. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance. Please submit your papers in English.
Each paper should be no less than 4 pages. One regular registration can cover a paper of 6 pages, and additional pages will be charged. Please format your paper well according to the conference template before submission. Paper Template Download
Please prepare your paper in both .doc/.docx and .pdf format and submit your full paper by email with both formats attached directly to sympo_kayseri@confmcee.org
Important Dates:
| Process | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Submission Deadline | November 7, 2025 |
| Symposium Date | November 14, 2025 |
| Notification of Acceptance | 7-20 workdays |
Publication:
Accepted papers of the symposium will be published in Conference Proceedings, and will be submitted to EI Compendex, Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Engineering Village (Inspec), Google Scholar, and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.
This symposium is organized by CONF-MCEE 2026 and it will independently proceed the submission and publication process.
* Please note that the publication policy may vary between different publishers. For details regarding the publication process, kindly refer to the policies of the respective publisher.
Ways to Participate
Venue:
Yenidoğan, Turhan Baytop Sokak No:1, 38280 Talas/Kayseri, Türkiye
Attend in Person:
If you want to attend the symposium on-site, please email sympo_kayseri@confmcee.org. The symposium seats are limited. Both contributors and non-contributors who wish to participate in the symposium in person need to apply to the symposium organizers.
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