About

The legacy of the Sustainability Fair series, starting with the inaugural 2022 event graced by the Governor of Uttarakhand, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Gurmit Singh has firmly established it as a beacon of sustainability innovation. Sustainability Fair 1.0 focused on "Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable Cities & Communities," bringing together over 1,000 participants, including international scientists from Spain, Denmark, and Sri Lanka, alongside national leaders such as the Cabinet Minister of Uttarakhand. Prominent stakeholders such as Punjab National Bank, DST-SERB, and Springer as well as American Chemical Society (ACS) supported the event. Sustainability Fair 2.0 raised the bar even higher, engaging more than 1,200 delegates, showcasing 283 research presentations, and featuring over 50 organisational participants, with keynote addresses by global leaders like Padma Bhushan Dr Anil Joshi. These successes, driven by impactful collaborations and groundbreaking discussions, demand an even more remarkable third edition.

Building on the overwhelming response to HSFEA 2016, HSFEA 2018, HSFEA 2020, and HSFEA 2023, the Sustainability Cluster, UPES School of Advanced Engineering, is organising the 5th International Sustainability Conference on Health, Safety, Fire, and Environmental Advances (HSFEA-2025) during 9-10 April 2025. under the umbrella of Sustainability Fair 3.0 The theme of HSFEA 2025 is “Innovating for a Resilient Future.” Health, Safety, Fire, and Environmental Advances aim to foster a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to share insights, exchange knowledge, and explore advancements in promoting global well-being. With a focus on the interplay between health, safety, fire management, environmental sustainability, and related disciplines, this conference seeks to uncover innovative approaches, emerging technologies, and collaborative strategies to address the challenges faced by communities worldwide.

Expectations from Sustainability Fair 3.0

Sustainability Fair 3.0 is set to surpass its predecessors by fostering a larger global network. With anticipated participation from over 1,500 delegates, including policymakers, industry leaders, and international researchers, the event aims to drive innovation and collaboration across various sustainability domains. Featuring keynote addresses from renowned sustainability pioneers and support from returning sponsors such as Adani, Reliance, and Springer, it promises an unparalleled exchange of knowledge. The fair will also host groundbreaking panel discussions, exhibits, and workshops, alongside the presentation of 300+ research papers and expanded partnerships with Q1 journals. This event is poised to redefine sustainability benchmarks, further enhancing UPES’s stature as a global hub for sustainability.

Sustainability Cluster, School of Advanced Engineering

The Sustainability Cluster is a union of two former School of Advanced Engineering departments, namely Civil Engineering and Health, Safety & Environment Engineering. It offers NBA-accredited undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes and comprises a professionally qualified faculty team with national and international experience in academia and industry. The Cluster boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, including advanced laboratories, a fire training ground, cutting-edge software, and other facilities. Students actively participate in live and sponsored projects funded by the government and consultancy assignments. It hosts international and national student chapters such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI), and the GreenUp Club. Additionally, it prepares students for certifications in professional courses such as NEBOSH, IOSH, and Lead Auditor (9001, 14001, 45001, 17025) and Swayam NPTEL courses.

Objectives

Providing a platform for experts, researchers, and practitioners to share their knowledge, research findings, innovative ideas, products, and services with a wider audience.
Bringing together professionals, industry leaders, and like-minded individuals from various sectors and backgrounds to foster collaboration, partnerships, joint projects, and business opportunities.
Providing a platform for discussing and addressing specific challenges or issues within a particular industry or field.
Facilitate engagement with regulatory bodies and policymakers to address industry-specific regulatory challenges and explore opportunities for improvement.
Sharing case studies and success stories that highlight effective strategies and lessons learned in the field of Health, Safety, Fire, Environment, and Sustainability.

Themes

Occupational Health

Occupational Health and Hygiene
Ergonomics & Human factor
Behavioural Based Safety

Bio Safety & Bio Security

Biotechnology
Nanotechnology
Biological Advancement

Fire

Material Flammability and Toxicity
Fire Suppression
Wildland Fires and Other Large Outdoor Fire
Fire Simulation and Modelling
E-Vehicle fire
High-rise buildings fire

Environment

Environmental Pollution
Wastewater Treatment
Bioremediation
Wastewater Surveillance
Air Quality Management and Monitoring

Waste to Energy

Resource recovery from E-Waste
Energy from Biomass, Water, Waste
Bioprocesses and Bioproducts from Waste
Waste Valorization for Sustainable Development and Green Engineering

Risk

Disaster & Industrial Risk
Explosion
Emergency Prep. & Response
Risk Assessment and
Management

Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure

Sustainable construction
materials
Green Building
Resilient built facilities
Smart cities & Smart transportation
facilities
Geoenvironmental Engineering
IOT and AI in construction

Safety

Construction Safety
Process & Nuclear Safety
Hydrogen & Electrical Safety
Safety Culture in Healthcare
Safety in automation
Psychological Safety at Work
Safety leadership
Advancement in Safety Technology

ESG & Legal Framework

Circular Economy
Carbon Footprint
Legal aspects of Health Safety & Environment

Paper Submission

Abstract

Please submit the abstract to the Organizing Secretary on this email ID: hsfea@ddn.upes.ac.inOr online submission via submission link in the Registration Tab.
The acceptable word range for the abstract is 300-500 words, including 3 to 5 keywords at the bottom
Please send in a brief biography and email IDs together with the abstract.
The articles will be accepted only when plagiarism is less than 15% excluding references.

We accept the submission of high-quality papers describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, experimental and theoretical work or research in progress related to the area as mentioned in the brochure themes. The accepted paper will be published by reputed international publishers (such as Taylor & Francis or CRC or Springer).

Formatting and paper length limit should be as follows:

Full-length paper should be within 12 pages (up to 5000 words) including illustrations
Abstract: 300-500 words
Keywords: 3-5
Font: 12-Point, Times New Roman
Paragraph: Double spaced
Margin: Normal
Format: MS word compatible file

Important Dates
Abstract submission deadlines	5^th March, 2025
Notification of Acceptance/Rejection	10^th March, 2025
Registration deadline for authors:	20^th March, 2025
Full Paper Submission	28^th March, 2025

Schedule

Days	Date	Schedule
Day 0	8 April 2025	Mega Alumni Connect - Reunite, Reconnect, Retreat & Rejuvenate
Day 1	9 April 2025	Inauguration and Welcome Address Keynote Lectures Panel Discussion Oral and Poster Presentations Conference and Workshops
Day 2	10 April 2025	Keynote Lectures Oral and Poster Presentations Conference and Workshops Award Ceremony & Valedictory Session

Commitee

Dr. Sunil Rai

Patron

President

Dr. Ram Sharma

Chair

Vice Chancellor

Dr. Jayasankar Variyar

Co-Chair

Pro Vice Chancellor

Dr. Bikrama Prasad Yadav

Convenor

Sustainability Cluster Head

Dr. S.M. Tauseef

Co-Convenor

Associate Dean, Research and Development

Dr. Abhishek Nandan

Organazing Secretary

Sustainability Cluster

Dr. Rahul Silori

Organizing Secretary

Sustainability Cluster

Event Secretary

Dr. Dharmendra Kumar Gupta

Dr. Kanchan Bahukhandi

Dr. Madhuben Sharma

Dr. Sunita Varjani

Dr. Saswati Datta

Dr. Suvendu Manna

Tech Secretary

Dr. Balendu Giri

Mr. Surendar Varadharajan

Dr. Ranjit G. Gurav

Dr. Saumyaranjan Sahoo

Program Committee Member

Dr. Sanjay Bhutani

Dr. Ankit Kumar Yadav

Dr. Kuldeep Swarnkar

Mr. Abhishek Banerjee

Dr. Tabassum Abbasi

Dr. Durgaprasad Panday

Steering Committee Members

Shri. Manish Madaan

Dr. J K Pandey

Dr. Ranjeet K. Brajpuriya

Dr. Ashwini K. Nangia

Dr. Pankaj Kumar

Dr. Kuldeep K. Roy

Dr. Devesh K. Avasthi

Prof. Bhaskar Bhatt

Dr. Dhruv Kumar

View All Members

International Committee Members

Prof. Manish Kumar

ITESM, Mexico

Dr. Ashok Pandey

IITR, India

Dr. U.S. Chhillar

IFE, India

Dr. Yung-Hun Yang

KU, S. Korea

Shri. Devendra Gill

DMRC, India

Dr. G.C. Mishra

DFS, India

Dr. Chistian Sonne

AU, Denmark

Shri. J.K. Anand

CORE EHS, India

Shri. S. Fulari

MEIN, India

View All Members

Registration Fees and Bank Details

Registration Fees

Participant Category	Registration Fees (INR)	Registration Fees (USD)
Student	1,200	50
Faculty	3,000	100
Industry	3,000	250
Accompanying Person	1,000	50

Bank Details

Payment details

Note:
1. All the participants have to submit the registration fees through the bank details available on the website and conference brochure (Non-Refundable).

2. No Discount will be applicable for On-Spot registration.

For Indian Participants

Click Here

For Foreign Participants

Beneficiary Name : UPES
Purpose : Sustainability Fair – 3.0
Bank Name : Yes Bank
Bank Account : SB – 011594600000224
Branch Code : 000115
Branch IFSC Code : YESB0000115
Swift Code : YESBINBB
Address : Ground Floor, 56, Rajpur Road, Dehradun

Events Details And Registration

Mega Alumni Connect

Reunite, Reconnect, Retreat & Rejuvenate

The Mega Alumni Connect is an opportunity to bring M Tech-HSE & Civil Engineering and B Tech- Fire, Safety & Civil Engineering alumni together with the aim of- Faculty- Alumni networking, discussion of career progression, visibility of programs, connecting existing students and their mentorship and feedback on improving curriculum based on industry needs.

Alumni Event Highlights & Opportunities:

Recognition and Awards: Nominate yourself or your organization for various award categories that celebrate Your & yours Organization outstanding contributions.
Best Practice Showcase: Seize the opportunity to present your innovative best practices sharing your insights with a global audience.
Panelist Nomination: Stand a chance to become a panelist, contributing your expertise to thought-provoking discussions.
Collaboration and Sponsorship: Alumni can explore collaborative ventures and sponsorship opportunities, fostering mutual growth.

Pre-Conference Activties

Exhibitors

Objective
To provide exhibitors from both industry and academiawith a unique opportunity to showcase theirinnovations, research, products, and services to adiverse and influential audience at the 4th InternationalSustainability Conference on Health Safety Fire andEnvironmental Advances (HSFEA-2023), with a focuson fostering collaborations, enhancing brand visibility,and contributing to the advancement of knowledge andsolutions in the fields of health safety, firemanagement, and environmental sustainability.

Benefits for Exhibitors

Visibility and Exposure
Networking Opportunities
Showcase Innovations ( Your latest products,technologies, research findings, and solutions )
Market Expansion & business opportunities
Enhance your organization's reputation andcredibility
Contribution to Sustainability

Panel Discussion

Objective
Insightful discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions at the 4th International Sustainability Conference on Health Safety Fire and Environmental Advances (HSFEA-2023), with a focus on fostering collaborative solutions and addressing key issues related to health safety, fire management, and environmental sustainability in the workplace.

Key Areas

Advancement & current trends in Health Safety, Fire and Environmental
Innovative & sustainable approaches to address global challenges in HSFEA.
Emerging tools & technology for enhancement of safety & sustainability.
Environment health safety & its connection with corporate social responsibility.
leadership in safety, phycological safety.
Career opportunities & growth in HSFEA.

Poster and paper presentations

Award Ceremony

Award Categories

Individual Award Category

Young safety professional of the year (Male and Female)
Safety Professional of the year (Male and female)
Safety Leadership of the year (Male and female)
Young Sustainability Professional of the year (Male and female)
Sustainability professional of the year (Male and female)
Safety Innovative Practitioner of the year (Male and female)
Environmental excellence (Male and female)

Organisational Award Category

Best Innovative practices in safety
Safety Excellence
Sustainability excellence
Environmental excellence
Promising startup of the year
Best safety communicator

Eligibility and application Norms

Individual award category

Young safety professional of the year (Male and Female)

Having less than 5 years of experience
Maintained zero accident records or reduced the accidents at his or her workplace
Implemented continuous improvement strategies that have elevated safety standards and performance above industry norms.

Safety Professional of the Year Award (Male and Female)

Exhibited exceptional skills and knowledge in the field of safety management and regulations.
Made a significant contribution to the organization's safety performance through effective safety planning, training, and implementation.
No age limit for an exceptional applicant.

Safety Leadership of the Year award (Male and Female)

More than 10 years of experience.
Been in a leadership role in the organisation.
Demonstrated commitment to creating a safe work environment and fostering a safety-first culture within their organization.
Implemented innovative safety initiatives that have resulted in a significant reduction in accidents and incidents.

Safety Innovative Practitioner of the Year (Male and Female)

Preferably more than 5 years but exceptional applicants will be considered.
Developed and implemented a groundbreaking safety technology, process, or solution that significantly improved workplace safety.
The innovation has demonstrated measurable positive impacts on safety performance and can be scalable and replicable in other industries.

Young sustainability professional of the year (Male and female)

Having less than 5 years of experience.
Developed and implemented continuous improvement strategies that have elevated the industry's sustainability standards.

Sustainability professional of the year (Male and female)

Having more than 5 years of experience but exceptional applicant can also be considered.
Exhibited exceptional skills and knowledge in the field of sustainability of the organisation.
Made a significant contribution to the organization's sustainability performance through effective strategies and methods

Environmental Excellence Award (Male and Female)

Proven records of environmental initiatives that have made significant achievements.
Achievements in reducing the emissions of the organisation.
More than 5 years of experience but exceptional applicants will be considered.

Organisational award Category

Best Innovative practices in safety

Organisation has developed and implemented a groundbreaking safety technology, process, or solution that has improved workplace safety significantly.
The innovation has demonstrated measurable positive impacts on safety performance and can be scalable and replicable in other industries.

Best Safety Communicator

Developed and executed an innovative and comprehensive safety training program that effectively addresses the specific needs of the workforce.
The program has resulted in improved safety knowledge, skills, and behaviour among employees.

Start Up of the Year Award (EHS Business)

The start-up has shown exceptional growth, innovation, and market penetration in a relatively short period.
Proven record in terms of impact in the field of EHS.

Safety Excellence

Proven records of initiatives that have resulted in the development safety culture and reduction in accidents.
Developed initiatives that have set standards for other organisations.

Sustainability Excellence

Implemented innovative sustainability initiatives, economic viability and social responsibility.
Sustainability Initiatives that have proven records of creating impact in society and set standards for other organisations.

Environmental excellence

Achieved measurable environmental improvements, such as reduced carbon emissions, energy or water conservation, waste reduction, or restoration of natural habitats.
Supporting evidence like data, case studies, or environmental audits is typically required.

Model Display