International Symposium on Life Science and Sustainable Technologies (Lifetech 2026)

October 08-10, 2026
Organized by: Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City
Venue: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

ABOUT

The International Symposium on Life Science and Sustainable Technologies (LifeTech 2026) is an interdisciplinary forum designed to bring together scientists, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to share recent advances and innovative solutions at the interface of life sciences and sustainable technologies.

In response to pressing global challenges, including environmental pollution, public health concerns, resource scarcity, and climate change, LifeTech 2026 emphasizes the integration of scientific research with sustainable and responsible technological development. The conference will showcase cutting-edge research across fields, including chemical engineering, biotechnology, biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, environmental science, advanced materials, nanotechnology, green chemistry, and sustainable engineering, fostering knowledge exchange, collaboration, and translational impact while promoting sustainable development and improved quality of life for a resilient future.

This is an opportunity to experience excellent presentations and thought-provoking ideas in Ho Chi Minh City, one of the world's most dynamic cities. We look forward to seeing you here.

For more information, visit: https://icatsd.iuh.edu.vn/LifeTech2026

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract submission:

February 5, 2026

Full Paper submission:

May 2, 2026   May 31, 2026

Authors who have not submitted an abstract are able to submit their full paper directly through the submission system.

Acceptance notification:

September 1, 2026

Registration:

September 11, 2026

Camera-Ready:

September 30, 2026

Conference Date:

October 8 - 10, 2026

 

 

AREAS OF INTEREST

 

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

Environmental Sciences and Sustainability

  • Environmental treatment and resource recovery
  • Green energy
  • Environmentally-friendly materials for pollution control
  • Catalytic elimination of environmental pollutants
  • Circular economy
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Sustainable urban waste and water management
  • Urban planning and smart cities
  • Cleaner technology
  • Low carbon transportation systems
  • CO2 storage & enhancement solutions to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
    • Environmental education and behavior change

Chemistry and application

  • Nanotechnology
  • Nanomaterials
  • Catalyst
  • Nanopolymers, nanocomposites, and microplastics in the environment
  • Materials for energy and advanced applications
  • Environmental chemical engineering
  • Chemical reaction engineering
  • Organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry
  • Gasification/pyrolysis for biomass-to-energy and energy recovery from waste streams
  • Photocatalysis and electrochemical and photo-assisted electrochemical methods
  • Adsorption
  • Advanced oxidation processes
  • Development and validation of testing methods
  • Computational chemistry, modeling, docking simulation, machine learning and deep learning
  • Green analytical chemistry and applications

Food Technology and Biotechnology

  • Food analysis and quality control
  • Food safety and supply chain
  • Sensory science and consumer-driven product development
  • Innovative consumer and market research
  • Nutrition and food science: nutrition, nutraceuticals, fortified foods, functional foods
  • Traditional food and solutions
  • Wastes and by/by-products management
  • Biochemistry and physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular biology
  • Genetic engineering
  • Genomics

 

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBMISSION

Papers for Lifetech 2026 should be submitted electronically using the conference submission platform:

https://conf.iuh.edu.vn/index.php/ysc2025/submission

and will be reviewed by experts in the fields and ranked based on the criteria of authorship, significance, quality and clarity.

 

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

 
  • Prof. Dr. Le Van Tan, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Sao Mai, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Ngoc Nam, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Cuong, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Prof. Dr. Tran Dinh Thang, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Nguyen Minh An, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hung Anh, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Dr. Nguyen Ba Thanh, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo The Ky, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Prof. Dr. Kenji Hara, Tokyo University of Technology, Japan
  • Prof. Dr. Chanatip Samart Thammasat University, Thailand
  • Prof. Dr. Yongwan Won, Chonnam National University, South Korea
  • Prof. Dr. Huynh Trung Hieu, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Assoc.Prof.Dr. Francesca De Filippis, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
  • Prof. Dr. Bernard Tychon, Liege University, Belgium
  • Prof. Dr. Ognjen Š. Miljanić, University of Houston, USA
  • Prof. Dr. Sumaiya Zainal Abidin – Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Malaysia
  • Prof.Dr. Quang D. Nguyen, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Hungary
  • Prof. Dr. Petra Schneider, Applied Sciences University Magdeburg-Stendal, Germany
  • Prof. Dr. Byeong-Kyu Lee, University of Ulsan, South Korea
  • Prof. Dr. Tomio Miwa, Nagoya University, Japan
  • Prof. Dr. Ping Chung Kuo, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
  • Prof. Dr. Lin Woo Kang, Konkuk University, South Korea
  • Prof. Dr. Min-Ren Yan, Member of The Editorial Board of Measuring Business Excellence
  • Prof. Dr. Tony Chieh-Tse Hou, NDHU National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan
  • Prof. Dr. Wang Dung An, National Chung Hsing Uni., Taiwan
  • Prof. Dr. Choi Seung Bok, The State University of New York, Korea
  • Dr. Miang Koon Ng Judy, HBU-UCLan, Associate Fellow Higher Education Academy, UK
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. John Luke Gallup, Portland State University, USA.
  • Prof. Dr. Fabien De Geuser, Dean at CFVG, French Vietnamese School of Management, ESCP Europe
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Narumol Phosrithong, Siam University, Thailand
  • Dr. Srisuda Chongsithiphol, Siam University, Thailand
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Maruj Limpawattana,Siam University, Thailand
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Somruedee Thaiphanit, Siam University, Thailand
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Trithos Kamsuwan, Siam University, Thailand
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Nathamol Chindapan, Siam University, Thailand
  • Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Tam, Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), France
  • Dr. Tran Quoc Bao, Ho Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam
ICATSD 2026 - Publication Opportunities

PUBLICATION

All submissions will undergo peer review. Upon acceptance, papers will follow one of the publication pathways below:

Conference Proceedings All Papers

All accepted papers will be published in the ICATSD2026 Conference Proceedings.

Special Issue – Journal of Science and Technology – IUH Selected

A number of selected papers, as recommended by the Scientific Committee, will be invited for submission to a Special Issue of the Journal of Science and Technology – IUH, and will be considered for publication subject to the journal's standard peer-review and editorial procedures.

Special Issue – Sustainable Chemistry One World Scopus Q1

A number of selected papers, as recommended by the Scientific Committee, will be invited for submission to a Special Issue of Sustainable Chemistry One World (Scopus Q1), and will be considered for publication subject to the journal's standard peer-review and editorial procedures.

SCImago Journal & Country Rank

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Special Issue – Materiale Plastice SCIE IF 0.7

A number of selected papers, as recommended by the Scientific Committee, will be invited for submission to a Special Issue of Materiale Plastice (ISSN: 0025-5289 / eISSN: 2668-8220) — indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE), Web of Science Core Collection, and Scopus (CiteScore 1.6) — and will be considered for publication subject to the journal's standard peer-review and editorial procedures.

 

CONTACT

Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City - Office of Science Management & International Affairs

Website: https://smia.iuh.edu.vn/

Director:  Assoc. Prof. TRINH NGOC NAM, Ph.D.

     TEL: 0283.8940 390 (Ext 113)

     Email: trinhngocnam@iuh.edu.vn

 

CONFERENCE PROCEEDING

Lifetech 2026 - Conference Proceeding: Download here

 

CFP LIFETECH2026: Download here

PUBLICATION

All submissions will undergo peer review. Upon acceptance, papers will follow one of the publication pathways below: