Sustainability and Beyond Prospects in the Built Environment - Submission
Submission (Templates & Guidance ):
Sustainability and Beyond Prospects in the Built Environment - Payments
Attendees fees:
Conference Day 1 only (800 L.E)
Conference Day 2 only (800 L.E)
Conference Days (1and 2) - (1200 L.E)
The registration payment date will be announced later
Author Fees:
Conference Day 1 only - (2400 L.E)
Conference Day 2 only - (2400 L.E)
Conference Days (1and 2) - (3200 L.E)
The registration fees will be charged after the acceptance of the full paper
Sustainability and Beyond Prospects in the Built Environment - Important dates
Important dates:
- Conference date: 7/12 (Saturday) & 8/12 (Sunday)
- Abstract submission deadline date: 1/9
- Full paper submission deadline date: 27/10
Sustainability and Beyond Prospects in the Built Environment - Main Themes
A. Energy Assessment and Building Performance Analytics
- Life Cycle Analysis
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy in Buildings
- Energy Provision Technologies
B. Healthy Indoor Environment
- Indoor environmental quality (IEQ)
- Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
- Ergonomics and Human Factors
- Thermal Comfort, Daylighting and Acoustics.
C. Smart Environment and Green Technologies
- Energy-Efficient Building Envelopes
- Advanced Parametric Design & Environmental Modelling
- Sustainable Materials and Construction Technology
- Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Built Environment
- Emerging Innovation and Trends
D. Sustainable Urban Design
- Sustainable Landscape Architecture
- Sustainable, Active and Green Urban Mobility
- Inclusive Sustainable Development and Societies
- Heritage Rehabilitation and Restoration for Sustainable Development
E. Climate Change Action
- Climate-Adaptive Architecture
- Mitigation and Carbon Emissions Reduction
F. Retrofit and Resilience
- Post-Disaster Recovery
- Disaster Risk Management and Reduction.
Sustainability and Beyond Prospects in the Built Environment
MSA University Architecture Department is pleased to announce the Fourth Annual Sustainable Architecture Conference ‘Sustainability and Beyond: Prospects in the Built Environment,’ which is a representation of a transformative approach towards designing and constructing buildings that prioritize environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability.
Over the years, this conference has evolved into a platform for exchanging ideas, exploring innovations, and advancing discussion on sustainable practices within the realm of architecture. This year's conference promises to build upon the successes of its predecessors, digging deeper into crucial topics such as Energy Assessment and Building Performance Analytics, Healthy Indoor Environment, Smart Environment and Green Technologies, Sustainable Urban Design, Climate Change Action and Retrofit and Resilience.
As global awareness of climate change and resource depletion grows, architects are increasingly integrating principles of sustainability into their practices.
This shift not only aims to minimize the environmental impact of buildings but also seeks to enhance occupant well-being and minimize lifecycle costs. From passive design strategies that optimize natural light and ventilation to the use of renewable materials and advanced energy-efficient technologies, sustainable architecture embodies a commitment to creating built environments that harmonize and contribute positively to the natural world.
Join us for a transformative exploration of how architecture can lead the way towards a greener, more sustainable future. Engage with industry experts, visionary architects, and fellow enthusiasts as we research into the latest advancements, trends, and practices shaping the built environment today.
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10th Annual Conference “New Generations (Gen Z, Gen Alpha & Gen Beta): Media Dilemmas”
The Faculty of Mass Communication at October University for Modern Sciences and Arts - MSA is pleased to announce its 10th Annual Conference “New Generations (Gen Z, Gen Alpha & Gen Beta): Media Dilemmas”, which will be held on November 23rd and 24th, 2024 at MSA Campus.
The conference aims to explore the relationship between the new generations and both digital and traditional media content, along with the subsequent professional, ethical, technological, social, and cultural dilemmas. This is particularly significant given the rapid and successive progress in digital media, including artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and the diverse and appealing content from multiple sources that may have an immense impact on future generations.
Furthermore, the conference seeks to forecast the trajectory of these generations, especially Generation Alpha, those born between 2011 and 2025, in terms of the expansive digital media landscape tailored to their consumption habits.
Conference Themes:
- The Characteristics of Digital Audience:
- The demographic, psychological, and behavioural analysis of the new generations.
- Patterns and exposure methods, prominent networks and platforms, alongside the role of parental supervision and guidance.
- Social and Cultural Dilemmas:
- The impact of digital media, including; digital platforms, social networking sites, and online video gaming, on the social and cultural identity of different segments of the new generations.
- Digital media and its role in cultivating concepts of; acceptance of others, coexistence, social integration, and non-discriminatory practices based on race, religion, or politics among the new generations.
- The role of content creators of the new generations in shaping societal values.
- Health Dilemmas:
- The impact of digital media on the mental health of the new generations, including issues such as; screen time exposure periods, cyberbullying, social comparisons, promotion of visuals linked to specific lifestyles or appearances, management of others' impressions, and creating a distinctive virtual persona.
- The influence of digital media on the physical health of users from the new generations.
- Analysis of the health dialogue and the psychological discourse across digital platforms and their impact on the new generations.
- Digital Dilemmas:
- The skills and the strategies required for digital media education for the new generations and how to build a Digital Citizen capable of conscious and responsible use of digital media content.
- Digital Independence of the new generations and how they handle the concept of Privacy, as well as how they manage and protect their personal information to ensure Digital Security.
- The new generations and their ability to verify information in the age of Misinformation and Disinformation.
- Ethical Dilemmas:
- The strategies employed by media organisations and content creators to deliver successful & ethical media content that generates profit while ensuring the highest levels of viewership.
- Algorithmic manipulation, pushed feeds and their role in limiting the new generations' opportunities to access diverse information, which contradicts the ethical codes of inclusion and transparency.
- Political Dilemmas:
- Political crises, regional and global conflicts through digital media, the political digital trends, and reactions of the new generations towards these conflicts.
- The dissonance between empathy, self-blame and self-protection, as well as the desire to understand, engage, and participate.
- Professional Dilemmas:
- The new generations and their perception of emerging concepts such as quick profit, career passion, entrepreneurship, digital content creation, and digital marketing as byproducts of the digital age.
- Children's rights as content creators or as an element within content, where to draw the line between the invasion of kids’ privacy, for profit, and showcasing their talents and skills.
- Technical Dilemmas:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) and their impact on the new generations, ranging from their ease of use to developing mental skills through diligence in research, problem solving and knowledge acquisition.
- Educational Dilemmas:
- The influence of digital media on the academic achievement of the new generations alongside the development of their cognitive and critical abilities.
- The role of digital media in acquiring skills and expanding the knowledge horizon of the new generations.
- Family Dilemmas:
- The role of parents in mitigating the negative impact of digital media on the new generations.
- Social media platforms and the parental right to share topics or images concerning their children.
- The impact of digital media on family relationships and intergenerational relationships, ranging from closeness and bonding to distancing and isolation.
- The perception of new generations regarding concepts such as; family and communal participation in light of discourse that emphasizes the value of individualism.
- Application Guidelines:
- The researcher (or each participating researcher) must fill out the registration form no later than June 15, 2024, via this link: https://forms.gle/RXsBKMS1FAQV8Ms8A.
- Accepted proposals through the registration form, must then be submitted as full paper via the email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than September 15, 2024.
- All research papers must adhere to the APA style for in-text citation and referencing.
- The research papers should not exceed 8000 words (30 pages).
- Submitted research papers for the conference will be peer-reviewed by specialized professors.
- Conference Registration Fees:
- (EGP)1800 for Egyptian Researchers.
- ($)550 for Non-Egyptian Researchers.
- Publication Guidelines:
- All accepted papers will be published in the Faculty of Mass Communication -MSA University- Academic Periodical (JMIS: Journal of Media & Interdisciplinary Studies) https://jmis.journals.ekb.eg/ .
- Researchers have the option of presenting a pre-reviewed paper (700 EGP for Egyptian researchers).
- Conference Coordinator: Assoc.Prof. Reham Sami This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Conference Head: Prof. Amany Fahmy
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Resilience and Sustainability in Management - 3rd International Conference
The Faculty of Management Sciences is pleased to announce its 3rd International Conference "Resilience and Sustainability in Management: A Multidisciplinary Outlook on Global Trends" highlighting Multidisciplinary Approaches to Energy and Resilience, to be held on September 11th & 12th, 2024 at the MSA Campus, Egypt.
The conference aims to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners from diverse disciplines to exchange knowledge and insights on the intersection of energy, resilience, and multidisciplinary approaches. Accepted papers will have the opportunity to be published in a special issue of the Faculty of Management Sciences Journal in 2024.
The faculty of Management Sciences invites you to submit to the following themes, but not limited to:
- Contemporary transdisciplinary research trends
- Multidisciplinary Approaches to Renewable Energy Transition
- Resilient Supply Chain Management
- Technology Innovations for Efficiency and Sustainability
- Policy and Governance in Management
- Sustainable Development and Resilience
- Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Energy Security and Risk Management
- Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth: Fostering Innovation in a Globalized World
- Climate Change Adaptation and Energy Resilience
- Submission Guidelines:
- Authors are invited to submit original research papers or case studies.
- All submissions must be in English and follow the provided template.
- Papers should be between 4,000 to 8,000 words (excluding references).
- Submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
- Important Dates:
Submit your abstract to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Abstract Submission Deadline: June 30, 2024
- Notification of Acceptance: July 15, 2024
- Paper Submission: August 15, 2024
- Conference Dates: September 11-12, 2024.
- First date on campus and the second day will be online
- Publication:
- Accepted papers will be published in a special issue of the Faculty of Management Sciences Journal in 2024, subject to the journal's review process and publication guidelines.
- MSA-Management Sciences Journal (ekb.eg)
- MSA-Management Sciences Journal
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Accepted papers Will also have the possibility to be published in The Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development - JIPD Special Issues.
As well in:
A Special Issue World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development (WJSTSD) (https://wasd.org.uk/listing/wjstsd/)
Flagship Journal of World Association for Sustainable Development (www.wasd.org.uk/)
Developing Climate Resilience: Using Innovation, Science, and Technology for Sustainable Development (https://wasd.org.uk/all-journals/climate-resilience-sti/)
- Conference coordinator
- Ms. Nadine Amr - mobile :01093049438
- Ms. Salma Kamal -mobile :01113766772
Conference Manager:
- Prof. Doaa Abdou
- Prof. Dr. El Sayed Nagy
Discover more about our guest speakers, topics, and agenda by following our event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/788479533202508/
For further information and submission guidelines, please visit our conference website or contact the conference organizing committee at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Conference on Advanced Intelligent Methods, Systems, and Applications
This is a huge call for papers for all computer scientists from all universities!
The Faculty of Computer Science, MSA University is pleased to host the 2nd IEEE Conference on the Intelligent Methods, Systems, and Applications (IMSA) on the 13th and 14th of July, 2024 in Cairo where researchers from different universities could participate with their research.
IMSA is specialized in topics stemming from computational science. The conference is welcoming presentations of original work that explores all new research directions and genuine notions in the field of Computer Science, aiming to ultimately contribute to and benefit the community.
IMSA solicits papers that address important research related to:
- Artificial Intelligence Tools & Applications
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Semantic Analysis and Natural Language Processing
- Machine Learning
- Data Visualization
- Data Science & Knowledge Discovery
- Software Engineering
- Database and Data Mining
- Bioinformatics & Health Informatics
- Multimedia & Cognitive Informatics
- Modeling and Simulation
- Information theory
- High-Performance Computing
- Distributed and parallel systems & Algorithms
- Computer Architecture and Real-Time Systems
- Robotics & Embedded Systems
- Mobile Computing
- Networking and communications
- Software Engineering
- Cryptography and Information Security
- Computer Networks Forensics & Cyber Security
- Web Intelligence Applications
- Big Data
- Computer Vision.
Please note that the important dates are as follows:
- Paper submission deadline: 30th of April, 2024
- Notification of acceptance: 30th of May, 2024
- Camera-ready submission and author registration: 7th of June, 2024
Paper Submission:
Prepare your submission using the IEEE manuscript templates provided at: http://imsa.msa.edu.eg/call-for-papers/
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Hu , is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, University of Maryland.
Her research activities center on how to decarbonize the built environment through net zero impact and healthy building design, and to understand how the (smart) technologies might be employed to reduce the impact from built environment to ecosystem.
Dr. Hu , has an extensive background in high-performance building design and life cycle assessment and has engaged in applied building technology research for over 14 years. She has published in over seventy research paper and conference proceedings, and has lectured widely in North America, Europe, and Asia.
She was a visiting research fellow at the Tampere University in Finland as a Fulbright recipient (2020-21).
She is also the Jefferson Science Fellow (2022-2023).
Her first book, titled Net Zero Building: Predicated and Unintended Consequences, was released in April 2019 through Routledge. Her second book: Healthy Built Environment and Smart technologies was published in September 2020.
Dr. Nabil Mohareb, is an Associate Professor at the American University in Cairo, Department of Architecture, School of Sciences and Engineering (SSE).
He was the former Director of the Faculty of Architecture – Design & Built Environment, Beirut Arab University, Tripoli Campus, Lebanon.
He has worked for distinguished universities in Egypt, United Arab Emirates, and Lebanon. Recently he has been an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool Fellowship in Heritage Program Award for 2020-21.
In addition, he received the Emerald Awards 2022 Literati for being an outstanding reviewer.
His research focuses on the relationship between architecture and urbanism.
Dr. Nabil’s publications and interests are in social behavior activities, their mutual effect on spatial and economic variables in urban spaces, and their interrelationship with architectural design.
Hajar al-Beltaji is an interdisciplinary Researcher, Teaching Assistant at Architectural Engineering and Environmental Design in Cairo.
Outside Academia she works as community Architect and Managing projects in heritage and urbanism. Her research interests revolve around, Memory studies, digital Heritage, Medium studies, human spatial behavior, the impact of politics and social institutions on urban and architecture, conflict of urban space. Her Master thesis investigated the individual memory between physical and digital realm. Hajar has a diverse background that her worked was recognized in Arabian Dreams Exhibition in Denmark in 2022.
Hajar al-Beltaji started her career as an urban activist when she was a student of architecture that she, along with a colleague of hers, co-founded an Initiative meant to conduct research and urban development project in her home town Mansoura city. In this regard, she has been a part of the research project on “Futuristic vision of Transportation in Mansoura city. Back in 2013, She started working in “Save Mansoura Initiative” especially after the ongoing deterioration of heritage in Mansoura city, and later on, she became a member of the Egyptian Heritage network for two years.
Lecture Outline:
- Destruction of Heritage in Egypt
- Tools for Heritage Documentation
- The new approach for digital heritage
- Tools for digital heritage and gamification
- Limitation and Potentials
- Future of digital heritage and gamification?
- Questions/Discussion
Eng. Bahaa Maher, “El Me3margy” Architect, a Teaching assistant at AASTMT and Co-founder of Untitled Studio for architectural design and fine finishes. Architect Baher got his bachelor’s degree from AASTMT. and currently, he is studying MBA. He has a passion towards architecture and interior design, which was the spark to start "Elme3margy” journey as he shares his passion with people. He believes that adventures are the best way to learn, so he never feels afraid to try new things.
Mr. Tim Carlson, Interlocking bottles Inventor , Washigton DC, USA
Mr. Carlson, received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, summa cum laude, from Bethel College in Minnesota, USA, with minors in Math/Physics, Biology and Bible. He went on to receive a Juris Doctor in Law, Order of the Coif, from the University of California, Los Angeles. After law school,
Mr. Carlson, worked in the Washington DC office of Hogan & Hartson (now Hogan Lovells), an international law firm, before becoming General Counsel of Telogy Networks, a high-tech telecommunications company. After Telogy was purchased by Texas Instruments in 1999, Mr. Carlson, worked as Senior Counsel at Texas Instruments.
In 2010,Mr. Carlson, teamed up with friends to form Friendship Products, a partnership committed to helping people in need and helping the environment.
Mr. Carlson, manages the day-to-day activities of Friendship Products, including partnership and research coordination with universities and other organizations, and is a named inventor on many of the company’s more than 50 worldwide patents.
Decoding the past: 1st international Symposium
The Faculty of Biotechnology is honored to invite you all to participate in “Decoding the past: 1st international Symposium” to unlock the secrets of the past together!
The symposium is designed to showcase state-of-the-art applications in the field of biomolecular archaeology allowing for collaboration across multidisciplinary platforms by high-caliber international experts.
The organizing committee is elated to announce the participation of the Italian Cultural Center in addition to the international society in attendance from Switzerland, Greece, Italy and Kuwait to engage and exchange knowledge with Egyptian Universities and research centers in various fields for instance: Paleopathology, Paleogenomics (Ancient DNA), isotopes, paleoproteomics, bioinformatics, nanotechnology, microbiology, anthropology, biomedicine, molecular science, etc.
Highly influential scientists who catapulted the field of archaeology forward will be celebrated on the margin of the day.
Attending and participating in the symposium is completely free of charge. However, online registration is a must. An E-booklet containing the abstracts summarizing all the participating talks and research in the symposium will be published.
Date and Time: Sunday 12th of February, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Place: SSB - MSA campus
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