On February 22, 2025, the 11th International Conference on Environment & Renewable Energy (ICERE 2025) and the 4th International Conference on Materials Engineering & Functional Materials (ICMFM 2025) were held at DTU, 3 Quang Trung, Danang. Besides being a prestigious academic forum, the event is important for connecting scientists, experts, and businesses worldwide. It gives them a place to meet, exchange, and share their latest scientific discoveries, and expanded opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration to address global challenges in the fields of environment, energy, and advanced materials.
ICERE and ICMFM attracted a large number of scientists, experts, and businesses from all over the world
“The 11th ICERE and the 4th ICMFM this year bring together scholars, experts, and leaders from across the globe, all with a common goal: to promote development in the fields of environment & renewable energy, and of materials engineering & functional materials,” Prof. Dr Nguyen Quang Liem from the Vietnam Academy of Science & Technology said in his opening speech. “I believe the knowledge shared at this event will not only inspire innovative ideas but also provide valuable practical initiatives, fostering future scientific cooperation and progress. This is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to share, learn, and collaborate towards creating a far-reaching and lasting impact, not only in the academic community but also in society at large.”
The organizers of ICERE 2025 and ICMFM 2025 selected 64 outstanding papers for presentation
The ICERE 2025 and the ICMFM 2025 reaffirmed their strong appeal as international academic events, attracting 169 scientists and experts from countries and prestigious research organizations around the world, including France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Japan, South Korea, China, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. After carefully reviewing all evaluations by leading scientists and experts, the organizers selected 64 outstanding papers for presentation.
The experts and researchers focused on sharing their latest research and discussing
issues related to the environment, energy, and advanced materials
The ICERE 2025 and the ICMFM 2025 featured four distinguished keynote speakers - leading experts on renewable energy, sustainable development, and advanced materials:
? Prof. Dr Hirohito Yamada, Tohoku University, Japan, spoke on “A New Power Grid System Aimed at Democratic Grid Usage”,
? Prof. Dr Dimitrios Karamanis, University of Patras, Greece, spoke on “Transitioning to Urban Climate Neutrality and Climate Positive Cities with the Synergy of Solar Energy Technologies and Nature-Based Solutions”,
? Prof. Dr Ildoo Chung, Pusan National University, South Korea, spoke on “Biodegradable and Thermoresponsive Hollow Porous Micro/Nanoparticles for Sustained Drug Release”,
? Prof. Dr Marco Abbiati, University of Bologna, Italy, and Science Attaché at the Italian Embassy in Vietnam, spoke on “Sustainable, Renewable, Restorable, Resilient: The Italian Experience”.
The scientists, experts, and business people at the event
During the event, the experts and researchers focused on sharing their latest research and discussing key issues, such as:
? water resource management, wastewater treatment, and waste utilization: the research talks in this area focused on effective water resource management solutions, advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies, and methods for recycling and utilizing waste to protect the environment and promote sustainable development,
? environmental pollution analysis and ecosystem management: the research talks in this area focused on evaluation and analysis of types of environmental pollution, their impacts on ecosystems and human health, and proposed solutions for effective ecosystem management and restoration,
? renewable energy technologies and sustainable energy management: the research talks in this area focused on the development and application of renewable energy technologies, such as solar energy, wind energy, biomass energy, and effective energy management to minimize the impacts of climate change and to promote sustainable socioeconomic development,
? synthesis, properties, and applications of engineering materials: the research talks in this area focused on the development of new materials with superior properties, applicable in various fields like electronics, biomedics, energy, and the environment.
The conferences also included presentations on other topics: environmental education, environmental economics, and environmental policy. The researchers from different countries presented valuable scientific work that expanded perspectives on technological solutions in the context of global challenges like climate change, clean energy needs, and the development of smart materials.
“As many of you know, DTU is a leading university in Vietnam for training and scientific research,” DTU Vice President Prof. Dr Lim Sang Taek explained. “DTU counts many renowned scientists who have made significant academic contributions, and we are extremely proud of the groundbreaking and innovative research emerging from our institution. We are also always willing to welcome contributions to the development of humanity. We believe that collaboration and knowledge-sharing are essential to solving the complex challenges facing the world today.
“This conference, focusing on the environment, renewable energy, and materials engineering, is of special significance in the context of the challenges and opportunities of our time. The international community is increasingly aware of the urgent need to transition to a sustainable future. Climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation pose serious threats to our planet and to humanity. These challenges, however, also present great opportunities for innovation and collaboration. By harnessing renewable energy, developing advanced materials, and implementing sustainable solutions, we can create a better future for the generations to come.”
(Media Center)