Publisher in Materials Science & Engineering

Prof. Mikkel K. Kragh, Prof. Dumitru Nedelcu and Prof. Hisaki Watari

June 2026

The 59th volume of the journal includes articles presenting research results in precision manufacturing via die casting, electrohydrodynamic direct writing, and electrohydrodynamic inkjet printing. The issues in milling vibration monitoring, deep learning-based low-light image enhancement, development of time and wavelength division multiplexed passive optical network, analysis of corona discharge in an electrostatic precipitator and seismic behaviour of reinforced concrete frame structure. The presented research results will be helpful to specialists in the machinery and construction industries.

Prof. Jong Hak Kim, Prof. Kazuo Umemura and Prof. Hisaki Watari

June 2026

This special edition presents research results reflecting the current state of development and the latest advances in materials science and technological engineering, and can be used as a valuable reference for a wide range of researchers and engineers.

Dr. Khairul Anam, Prof. Hisaki Watari, Prof. Prakash Jadhav, Dr. Mandeep Singh Khamba and Prof. Kazuo Umemura

June 2026

This special edition presents a multidisciplinary collection of research results focused on advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, and their applications that support innovation across industrial and biomedical sectors. The selected articles highlight fundamental investigations and applied developments in materials science and materials processing.

Prof. Yunn Lin Hwang, Dr. Khairul Anam, Prof. Hisaki Watari, Prof. Kazuo Umemura and Dr. Natarajan Jegadeeswaran

June 2026

The special edition presents a collection of research results dedicated to the synthesis, analysis of properties, and methods of application of advanced materials in modern engineering. The selected articles highlight recent progress in the design and development of functional materials and surface protection technologies that withstand corrosive environments and harsh mechanical loads, and which are vital to enhancing material performance, durability, and reliability of machines and mechanisms.

Prof. Jong Hak Kim and Prof. Kazuo Umemura

June 2026

The edition includes articles based on research results presented at the 11th International Conference on Composite Materials and Material Engineering (ICCMME 2026), held at Tokyo University of Science, Tokyo, Japan, from January 28 to 30, 2026 and provided possibilities for researchers, engineers, and practitioners to present and discuss recent advances in materials science and applied engineering.

Prof. Akii Okonigbon Akaehomen Ibhadode

June 2026

The 79th volume of the journal is dedicated to engineering decisions and research in the synthesis and characterisation of bio-based materials, thermal analysis of technological processes, such as degumming and energy recovery from phosphogypsum desulfurization waste heat, design of a flexible screw conveyor and analysis of the interaction between hydrodynamic lubrication and the main bearing bush in a marine low-speed engine, applied issues of heat transfer and flow kinetics, friction stir welding of polyethylene pipes and analytical study and conservation plan of Akhmerutnisut’s tomb in Egypt. The presented results will be useful to a wide range of specialists in chemical production, machinery, energy, construction, and architectural heritage preservation.

Dr. Alessandro Scordo, Prof. Hisaki Watari, Dr. Endarto Yudho Wardhono, Dr. Mandeep Singh Khamba and Prof. Agus Dwi Anggono

June 2026

The 19th volume of the journal Engineering Innovations features articles focused on the results of engineering research and design in materials science, X-ray and laser measurement techniques and monitoring, hydropower machinery, and flexible electronics production. The presented issue will be helpful for many researchers and engineers in applied engineering.