Forthcoming Books

All Forthcoming Books
Biobased and Naturally Derived Materials, Wastewater Treatment and Waste Recycling
Editors:
Walid Al-Hussaibi, Gema Sukmawati Suryadi, Dr. Noel Peter Tan, Dr. Mohammad Alauhdin and José Luis Ordóñez-Ávila
Coming in:
January 2026
Description:
This special edition focuses on sustainable materials and environmental technologies that address pressing global challenges related to resource efficiency and environmental protection. The edition is designed as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and students seeking environmentally responsible technologies and a more sustainable future.
14th International Mechanical Engineering Conference (IMEC)
Editors:
Mubashir Ali Siddiqui, Dr. Noorhafiza Muhammad and Dr. Tariq Jamil
Coming in:
January 2026
Description:
This book comprises the accepted articles presented at the 14th International Mechanical Engineering Conference 2025 (IMEC 2025), held on April 25-26, 2025, in Karachi, Pakistan. The articles of this book are related to smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0, engineering design, robotics, 3D printing, advanced simulation modelling, heat and mass transfer processes in engineering systems, and analysis of properties of structural metals. The edition will be helpful for a wide range of engineers and researchers.
The 2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering and Materials: Selected Papers on Environmental Research and Water Resourses
Editors:
Khadija Haboubi, Issam Hanafi, Dr. Yahya El Hammoudani and Prof. Fouad Dimane
Coming in:
January 2026
Description:
The book was compiled based on the research results presented at the 2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering and Materials (ICCEM 2024, 13-14 December 2024, Al-Hoceima, Morocco). This conference provided a vital platform for professionals from Morocco and around the world to convene, share research findings, and discuss the latest advancements in civil engineering and materials science. The presented edition is dedicated to advanced technologies for coastal engineering, urban planning, and territory development, as well as issues in water quality management. The collected articles will be helpful to many researchers and engineers in these areas.

Latest publications

Welding and Soldering Processes
Editors:
Prof. Caroline Richard, Prof. Raj Shabadi, Prof. Christof Sommitsch and Prof. Mihail Ionescu
Online since:
January 2026
Description:
This special edition is devoted to joining technologies and weld metallurgy, with a primary emphasis on steel and advanced alloys. The articles examine conventional and emerging welding processes — including friction stir welding, electron beam welding, and soldering — applied to materials ranging from pipe welds to aluminium foam structures and electronic components. The edition will be useful for specialists whose activity is related to welding and soldering processes.
The 5th International Conference on Sustainable Engineering Techniques (ICSET)
Editors:
Prof. Mudhar A. Al-Obaidi and Dr. Alhassan H. Ismail
Online since:
January 2026
Description:
This book contains articles based on research results presented at the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Engineering Techniques (ICSET 2024, 11-12 December 2024, Baghdad, Iraq), and encompasses a wide array of topics, including the synthesis and characterisation of advanced materials and the thermal and mechanical performance of new engineering materials. The topics align with the associated fields of materials science, engineering, and physics, in addition to covering areas such as nanotechnology, mechanics of materials, and the development of eco-friendly engineering solutions.
Journal of Biomimetics, Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering Vol. 70
Editors:
Dr. David Duday, Dr. Sooraj Hussain Nandyala and José Luis Ordóñez-Ávila
Online since:
January 2026
Description:
The 70th volume of the journal features articles dedicated to issues in biomaterials, biomedical engineering, biomechanics, dental prosthetics, and dental implantation, among others.
Polymers, Composites and Ceramic Materials
Editors:
Prof. Caroline Richard, Prof. Raj Shabadi, Prof. Christof Sommitsch and Prof. Mihail Ionescu
Online since:
January 2026
Description:
This special edition presents an integrated perspective on advances in polymers, composites, and ceramic-based materials, with a focus on processing techniques and structure–property relationships across diverse material classes.
Alloys
Editors:
Prof. Caroline Richard, Prof. Raj Shabadi, Prof. Christof Sommitsch and Prof. Mihail Ionescu
Online since:
January 2026
Description:
The special edition focuses on advanced alloy development and processing routes, considering the results of mechanical, thermophysical, and thermomechanical testing, as well as microstructural control and deformation characteristics. The edition will be helpful for specialists in the metallurgy of alloys and machinery.