On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we cordially invite you to the 3rd International Conference on Microbial Biotechnology in Construction Materials and Geotechnical Engineering (MBCMG 2027), to be held on November 19–21, 2027, in Chongqing, China. This conference series builds on the success of two previous editions, bringing together researchers, engineers, and industry practitioners to share the latest advances in biogeotechnics.
The conference is organized by the School of Civil Engineering at Chongqing University, and supported by Biogeotechnics (An International Journal), the Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering (CSRME) Environmental Geotechnics Committee, and the State Key Laboratory of Safety and Resilience of Civil Engineering in Mountain Area.
Top Reasons to Attend
- World-Class Keynote Speakers: Hear from 5+ distinguished experts from leading institutions worldwide, including Arizona State University, Boskalis, Nanyang Technological University, and UC Davis.
- Diverse Technical Program: 7 technical sessions covering biomineralization, low-carbon biogeotechnics, microbial construction biotechnology, and more.
- Publication Opportunities: Selected papers will be published in special issues of Biogeotechnics (An International Journal), with Best Paper Awards for outstanding contributions.
- Unique Venue: Hosted at the Novotel Chongqing Airport, just 500 meters from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, offering excellent accessibility for international attendees.
- Global Networking: Connect with peers from 15+ countries – your favorite colleagues and leaders in the field of biogeotechnics and microbial construction.
Target Audience
- Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineers: From students to emeriti, academics to practitioners, staff engineers to executives.
- Biotechnologists and Materials Scientists: Researchers exploring microbial-induced processes for sustainable construction and environmental remediation.
- Industry Professionals: Those implementing biogeotechnical solutions in field trials, infrastructure projects, and environmental engineering.
About the Conference
MBCMG 2027 is the third edition of this international conference series. The conference focuses on microbial biotechnology applications in construction materials and geotechnical engineering — a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field that addresses critical challenges in sustainable infrastructure, carbon reduction, and environmental protection.
The conference brings together advances in biomineralization mechanisms, microbially induced carbonate precipitation (MICP), enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP), and their practical applications in soil improvement, concrete self-healing, dust control, and solid waste utilization.
Keynote Speakers
Edward KAVAZANJIAN
Arizona State University, USA
LIU Hanlong
Chongqing University, China
Jian CHU
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Alejandro MARTÍNEZ
University of California, Davis, USA
Jason DEJONG
University of California, Davis United States of America
Neelima Satyam
Indian Institute of Technology Indore India
Conference Topics
- Biomineralization mechanisms and processes
- Low-carbon and extreme-environment biogeotechnics
- Microbial biotechnology in construction areas
- New equipment and advanced monitoring techniques
- Utilization of solid waste and environmental applications
- Biogenic environmental engineering
- Field trial applications and case studies
Call for Submissions
The conference does not require full-paper submissions for participation. However, we will publish special issues in Biogeotechnics (An International Journal). Authors who wish to publish should indicate their interest when submitting the abstract.
Best Paper Awards: Priority will be given to papers selected for publication in Biogeotechnics special issues and/or those presented as oral presentations. Awards will be presented during the conference banquet.
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Organizing Committee
Chair: Prof. LIU Hanlong, Chongqing University
Prof. CHU Jian, Nanyang Technological University
General Secretary: Prof. XIAO Yang, Chongqing University
Organizing Institution: School of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University
Supporting Organizations: Biogeotechnics (An International Journal) · CSRME Environmental Geotechnics Committee · State Key Laboratory of Safety and Resilience of Civil Engineering in Mountain Area · Innovation Center of Biogenic Construction Technology