Conference details
Coventry University and the Doctorial Training Alliance (DTA) Energy are delighted to host the 3rd International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Futures (ICESF) 2022, a multi-disciplinary conference focused on addressing the future challenges and opportunities for meeting global energy targets and sustainable development goals. The conference will bring together industry experts, academia researchers and research students to showcase the latest innovations and research on energy management, conversion, storage and access. We will have internationally renowned keynote speakers from the energy sector and have a particular focus on research paper presentations and poster exhibits.
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ICT and Control
Subthemes
- Artificial intelligence, monitoring, optimization and management
- Communications, networks, security and Internet of Things
- Advances in modelling, simulation and visualization
- Smart grids, smart cities and intelligent buildings
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Energy Conversion
Subthemes
- Electric powertrain and vehicles Transportation technology
- Engine emissions monitoring and reduction
- Heating ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration
- Conversion efficiency, heat transfer and effective cooling
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Governance
Subthemes
- Energy policy and economics
- Energy targets, demands and future trends
- Sustainable and resilient cities
- Sustainability and environmental impact assessments
- Health, wellbeing and people’s behaviour
- Energy security
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Materials
Subthemes
- Materials research for energy innovation
- Conservation and management
- Solutions for by-products and efficient product manufacturing
- Applications of infrared thermography
- Cross-thematic areas between energy and bioscience
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Renewables
Subthemes
- Renewable energy integration and sector coupling
- Sustainable consumption, recycling and reuse
- Design innovations for solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, wave, tidal and bio energy
- Carbon capture, utilisation and storage
- Hydrogen, synthetic and bio fuels
- District heating and cooling
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Energy Storage
Subthemes
- Thermal storage
- Battery technology and farms
- Grid energy storage systems
- Compressed air energy storage
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Energy Access
Subthemes
- Off-grid renewable systems
- Humanitarian energy
- Energy and social science
- Energy poverty, equity and equality
- Energy ethics
Submission details
Please be aware that all delegates are required to complete the abstract submission form to be considered for the conference.
Delegates can choose to submit an Abstract for a Traditional presentation, a Full paper and presentation or a Poster. Traditional presentations will not be subject to peer review. Full papers and Posters will be peer reviewed by a technical committee and feedback provided. (See below for complete list of important dates)
The best full papers will be considered for a journal special issue. Accepted posters will be put on display and presented during coffee sessions. There will be separate awards for the best full paper and poster.
Further information can be found on the Abstract Submission Form or in the Full Paper Template.
| Submission type |
Submission deadline |
| Submission of abstract |
20 June 2022 |
| Feedback on abstracts (accept/reject) |
1 July 2022 |
| Registration opens |
1 July 2022 |
| Submission of full paper (Circa 6 pages) or poster to be made between 1st to 18th July |
18 July 2022 |
| Feedback on papers and posters (accept/reject/resubmit with revisions) will be provided no later than 1st August |
1 August 2022 |
| Final submission of papers/presentations and evidence of registration/fees paid |
15 August 2022 |
| Registration Closes |
31 August 2022 |
| Confirmation of presentation / poster slot (requires evidence of registration/fees paid to have been provided prior to this date) |
1 September 2022 |
Abstract submission
Abstract submission is open until 20 June 2022.
Enquiries
For enquiries please contact Coventry University's ICESF team
ICESF@coventry.ac.uk
Conference committee
| Name |
Institution |
| Dr Jonathan Nixon |
Coventry University, Chair |
| Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh |
Nottingham Trent University, Co-Chair |
| Dr Abhishek Asthana |
Sheffield Hallam University, Co-Chair |
| Dr Vladimir Vukovic |
Teesside University, Co-Chair |
Technical committee
| Name |
Institution |
| Mansour Quebeissi |
Coventry University |
| Nwabueze Emekwuru |
Coventry University |
| Essam Abdelfatah |
Coventry University |
| Tom Rogers |
Coventry University |
| Angelines Donastrong Sosa |
Coventry University |
| Alice Moncaster |
Open University |
| Michael Short |
Teesside University |
| Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh |
Nottingham Trent University, Co-Chair |
| Liang Li |
University of Hertfordshire |
| Dr Daniel Antón |
Nottingham Trent University |
| Dr Arijit Sen |
Nottingham Trent University |
| Hua Zhong |
Nottingham Trent University |
| Li Li |
Nuclear AMRC, University of Sheffield |
| Nadeem Ahmed Sheikh |
International Islamic University |
| Dr Muzaffar Ali |
Department of Energy Enginering and Technology Taxila |
| James Brusey |
Coventry University |
| Dr Mike Knowles |
Teesside University |
| Giuseppe Bagnato |
Teesside University |
| Iosif Mporas |
University of Hertfordshire |
| Czumbil Levente |
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca |
| Dr Jovana Radulovic |
University of Portsmouth |
| Huda Dawood |
Teesside University |
| Marko Batic |
Institute Mihajlo Pupin |
| Tariq Ahmed |
Teesside University |
| Andrei Ceclan |
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca |
Visiting Coventry
Location details
Coventry is a city in the county of West Midlands in England and is well known for its rich history of industry. By the 14th century, Coventry was the fourth largest town in England with an estimated population of 8,000. It was an important centre of the cloth trade, and throughout the Middle Ages was one of the most important cities in England. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Coventry became one of the three main UK centres of watch and clock manufacture.
Coventry is located in the heart of England, conveniently served by Birmingham and East Midlands airports as well as the London airports. We are connected to London Euston by an hour train ride.
You will find comprehensive location and travel details for Coventry University by visiting our Travel Directions page.
Accommodation in Coventry
There are lots of places to stay within Coventry, some of which are detailed below:
Venue details
ICESF will take place at Coventry University's City Campus, which is at the heart of the city. Further venue details will be posted shortly, please check back to find out more.
Conference fees
| Ticket Type |
Ticket price on and before 1 August 2022 |
Ticket price after 1 August 2022 |
| Full delegate |
£350 |
£450 |
| Accompany person |
£250 |
£350 |
| Student |
£150 |
£250 |
| DTA or CU student |
Free |
£150 |
| DTA supervisor (or CU staff) |
£100 |
£150 |
The registration fees are to contribute towards covering admin costs for managing the submission and registration, conference proceedings, facilities, and refreshments for lunch, coffee breaks and dinner.
