ARC-15 Electronic Newsletter Issue No. 13: February 28, 2025

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Exciting News: Successful Completion of 15th ARC and YNGC Promotional Campaign at Daffodil International University (DIU)

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The 15th Asian Regional Conference (ARC) of IAEG and Young National Geoscience Conference (YNGC) 2025 promotional campaign was successfully held at Daffodil International University (DIU) organized by IAEG Bangladesh National Group and co-organized by IAEG YEG JU and WEG_BNG. The event featured insightful presentations by Atm Shakhawat Hossain (IAEG_BNG President), Dr. Mahmuda Rikta (WEG_BNG) and Asmaul Miad who introduced the upcoming YEG 1st National Geoscience Conference & Exhibition 2025. Honored guests included Dr. Hasan Imam(Member of IAEG-BNG) and Md. Emdadul Haque (Vice-President, IAEG_BNG) with the session presided over by the Honorable DEAN of DIU. Special appreciation goes to Mahfuza Parveen, Director of ESDM, DIU for her invaluable support. The event, beautifully anchored by an ESDM student received an overwhelmingly positive response from students and faculty. We look forward to seeing them at the conference!

Celebrating 175 Years of Excellence: Geological Survey of India

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Congratulations to the Geological Survey of India (GSI) on its remarkable 175-year journey of geological exploration and research. Established in 1851, GSI has been instrumental in mapping India's vast mineral resources, contributing significantly to the nation's development. Its pioneering efforts in seismology, including the identification of seismic waves and the Earth's core, have been foundational to geoscience. As the nodal agency for landslide studies in India, GSI continues to provide quality geo-scientific information to mitigate natural hazards. Here's to celebrating GSI's legacy and its unwavering commitment to advancing geoscientific knowledge.

Exciting News: Indian Institute of Technology(IIT),Patna Joins ARC-15 of IAEG as an International Supporting Partner!

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We are proud to announce that Indian Institute of Technology, Patna (IITP) is an International Supporting Partner for the 15th Asian Regional Conference (ARC-15) of IAEG. This collaboration strengthens global research and knowledge exchange in engineering geology, fostering academic and industry engagement. IIT Patna successfully hosted the ASAGE'25 conference from February 6-8, 2025 bringing together 250+ delegates from academia, industry and government to discuss advancements in structural and geotechnical engineering.

Dr. Ranjan Kumar Dahal, Vice President, International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG) and President , Nepal Society of Engineering Geology (NSEG) was one of the Keynote Lecturer. His Lecture was on "Geotechnical Challenges of Deep-Seated Gravitational Slope Deformations(DGSDs) in Infrastructure Development across the Himalaya". He also mentioned the ARC-15 of IAEG which will be held from 27-29 November 2025 in Kathmandu, Nepal and welcomed everyone attending the conference to take part in ARC-15 of IAEG.

Exciting News:  Discover the New ARC-15 Conference Website!

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We are pleased to announce the launch of our redesigned website for the 15th Asian Regional Conference (ARC-15) of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG). The new site offers a user-friendly experience with streamlined navigation, detailed information on conference themes, schedules, and speaker profiles, as well as resources for abstract submissions and pre-registration. Explore the enhanced features and stay updated on the latest conference developments by visiting our website.

Exciting News: Nepal Republic Media Joins ARC-15 of IAEG as a Media Partner!

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We are pleased to announce that Nepal Republic Media (NRM) has been selected as the official media partner for the 15th Asian Regional Conference (ARC-15) of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG). Established 16 years ago, NRM is Nepal's first and only publicly listed media company boasting over 10 million followers and 3 million daily impressions. Guided by its core values of Transcend, Transparent and Trusted NRM is committed to excellence in journalism and news publication. Their dedication to surpassing conventional standards, maintaining openness, honesty and providing reliable and factual information makes them an ideal partner for ARC-15

ARC-15 Update: Extended Abstract submission for ARC-15 is now Open

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Extended Abstracts (2 pages) of only those authors or presenters who have already paid their registration fee within the deadline will be published in the Special Issue of Volume 2 of the Asian Journal of Engineering Geology, which will be distributed to all the registered participants during the conference. We are accepting two-page Extended Abstracts for ARC-15 of IAEG. You are invited to submit your abstract for presentation at ARC-15. 

While submitting, please select the “ARC15 Extended Abstract” section (limited to 2 pages only).

• 30 January 2025: Initiation of Extended Abstract Submission for ARC-15 of IAEG.
• 30 October 2025: Last date for submission of Extended Abstracts.

Please use MSWord Template for Extended Abstract preparation (2 pages only).

• Click here to download template for extended abstract for ARC-15 of IAEG.
• Click here to submit abstract.
• Click here to read guideline before submission of Extended Abstract.

Full papers will be published in the Volume 3 (No. 1 and No. 2) of Asian Journal of Engineering Geology (https://ajeg.nseg.org.np/) after peer review process in 2025 and 2026. Full paper submission for peer review will be open after completion of the conference.

Please do not forget to register in ARC-15 in order to include Abstract in Conference Extended Abstract Volume. Click here to register in ARC-15 of IAEG.

Conference Important Dates

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Save the dates! The 15th Asian Regional Conference (ARC-15) of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG) will take place from November 27–29, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Kathmandu, Nepal. Stay informed by visiting our website for daily updates and key milestones leading up to the conference. 

Here are the important dates to remember: 

• 30 October 2024: Conference 1st circular and pre-registration open. 
• 30 January 2025: Conference 2nd circular and registration open with Extended Abstract (two pages) submission and payment of early bird registration fee. 
• 15 June 2025: Conference early bird registration fee payment deadline. 
• 30 August 2025: Conference 3rd circular and submission of full paper for peer review.
• 15 October 2025: Conference 4th circular. 
• 30 October 2025: Final Extended Abstract (two pages) submission. 
• 15 November 2025: Conference final circular. 
• 27 November 2025: Conference on-site registration and full payment of registration fee. 
• 31 December 2025: Deadline of submission of Full Paper. 
• 31 July 2026: Publication of Proceeding Volume as Vol. 3 (No. 1) of Asian Journal of Engineering Geology (ajeg.nseg.org.np). 
• 31 December 2026: Publication of Proceeding Volume as Vol. 3 (No. 2) of Asian Journal of Engineering Geology. 

Call for Session Proposals: 15th Asian Regional Conference of IAEG (ARC-15)

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The Organizing Committee of the 15th Asian Regional Conference of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (ARC-15) is pleased to invite session proposals from professionals, researchers, and experts in engineering geology and related fields.

Conference Theme

The  theme of ARC-15 is: “Engineering Geology and Resilient Infrastructure Development in Asia.” 

This theme encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, including but not limited to:

•  Geohazards and Disaster Risk Reduction
• Sustainable Resource Development
• Innovations in Engineering Geology for Infrastructure Development
• Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
• Advances in Geotechnical Investigations

For more details on the conference themes and subthemes, please visit the official website or click here

Proposal Submission Guidelines

We encourage you to submit session proposals aligned with the conference themes, ensuring diversity and relevance to ongoing advancements in engineering geology and the environment. We look forward to your innovative and thought-provoking session proposals to make ARC-15 a landmark event.

 

Your proposal can be submitted by clicking here

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