International Conference on AI and Materials for Sustainability
Water – Energy – Climate
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr - Abu Dhabi | December 15 – 17, 2025
Organised by IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi
AIMS 2025
Advancing AI and Materials for a Sustainable Future
The AI and Materials for Sustainability (AIMS) – 2025 Conference is designed to explore the innovative integration of artificial intelligence (AI), materials, chemistry, physics, and chemical engineering to address critical sustainability challenges in the water, energy, and climate sectors. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the conference seeks to advance pioneering solutions that enhance environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, and climate resilience.
This event will bring together academics, researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and emerging scientists to share insights, present groundbreaking research, and promote collaboration. Attendees can expect a comprehensive program featuring parallel tracks, plenary sessions, keynote talks, and dynamic networking opportunities, all aimed at tackling the planet's most pressing challenges.
Distinguished Speakers
Get to know the renowned speakers at AIMS 2025 Conference

Prof. Joseph Smith
President of AIChE
Prof. Marc-Olivier Coppens
Vice Dean, University College London
Prof. Johannes A. Lercher
Director, Institute for Integrated Catalysis, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Prof. Daniel M. Kammen
Director, Renewable and Appropriate Energy Lab, University of California, Berkeley
Prof. David Flaherty
Editor-in-Chief Journal of Catalysis, Georgia Institute of Technology
Prof. Stratos Pistikopoulos
Director, Texas A&M Energy Institute
Prof. Jorge Gascon
Director, KAUST Catalysis Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Prof. Ruud van Ommen
Editor-in-Chief ALDJ, TU Delft
Prof. Samira Siahrostami
Tier 2 Canada Research Chair, Simon Fraser University
Dr. Zachary W. Ulissi
Research Scientist, Meta Fundamental AI Research Lab
Prof. Fengqi You
Director, Cornell AI for Sustainability Initiative
Bala Subramaniam
Director, Center for Environmentally Beneficial Catalysis (CEBC), University of Kansas
Dr. Madhav Acharya
Head of Commercialization, Mark1
Prof. Moses Tade
John Curtin Distinguished Professor, Editor-in-Chief apjChemEng, Curtin University
Prof. Krishna Rajan
SUNY Distinguished Professor
Prof. A. Marco Saitta
Université Pierre et Marie Curie - Sorbonne
Prof. Muthanna Al-Dahhan
Curators’ Distinguished Professor, Missouri S&TIIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi:
Where Innovation and Excellence Converge
IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi, an epitome of academic excellence, brings the prestigious legacy of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi to the vibrant landscape of the UAE. With a commitment to innovation, research, and global collaboration, this institution serves as a beacon of knowledge, nurturing brilliant minds and shaping future leaders in engineering, technology, and beyond.


Call for Abstracts
Submit your research on AI and materials for sustainability in water, energy, and climate. Selected abstracts will be featured in oral and poster sessions, fostering collaboration and innovation.
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Awards & Recognition
At AIMS 2025, we are committed to recognizing outstanding contributions to inspire innovation and spotlight breakthrough research, we are proud to present:
5 Best Oral Presentation Awards
Five outstanding presenters will be awarded the Best Oral Presentation Prize, selected by a panel of experts based on originality, impact, and delivery.
The winners will receive:
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A feature opportunity with a relevant ACS journal
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A complimentary 1-year ACS membership
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A personalized certificate of excellence
Sponsors for Oral Presentation Awards
- ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
- Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
- Energy & Fuels
- ACS Applied Energy Materials
- ACS Omega
- ACS Engineering Au
8 Best Poster Presentation Awards
We will honor 8 exceptional poster presentations, selected for their scientific merit, clarity, and relevance to the conference themes.
Each recipient will receive:
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Recognition in collaboration with an ACS journal in their research area
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A 1-year complimentary ACS membership
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An award certificate and special mention during the closing ceremony
Sponsors for Poster Presentation Awards
- ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
- ACS Sustainable Resource Management
- Energy & Fuels
- ACS Omega
- ACS Physical Chemistry Au
- ACS Materials Au
- ACS Environmental Au
- ACS Engineering Au