We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Norli Ismail from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Malaysia, to join the Editorial Board of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research. Prof. Dr. Norli Ismail is a leading figure in water and wastewater management at PPTI. Her expertise lies in treatment technology that addresses solid waste and water challenges. Her research promotes sustainable practices and technological advancements to protect our environment and improve public health. We appreciate Prof. Dr. Norli Ismail for her participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Ioannis D. Manariotis from University of Patras, Rio, Greece, to join the Editorial Board of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research. Ioannis Manariotis holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the University of Patras (1990) and  a Doctorate Diploma in Civil Engineering from the same university (2000). He joined the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Patras in 2009. Dr. Manariotis is the author (Scopus Author ID 6506601790) of over 80 peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and more than 100 articles in conference proceedings publications. He has participated in 12 research projects funded be the European Union and national funds, serving as principal investigator in three of them. He has acted as reviewer for 30 international scientific journals, and he is member of several international and Greek scientific organizations and associations. His main research interests are in environmental engineering with emphasis on biological wastewater treatment, wastewater treatment using microalgae for energy and biofuel production, nature-based systems, the impact of nanoparticles on microalgae, physicochemical processes, biochar as a sorbent and catalyst, and advanced oxidation processes. We appreciate Prof. Dr. Ioannis D. Manariotis for his participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Christine Gaylarde from The University of Oklahoma, Norman, United States, to join the Editorial Board of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research. He is an honorary researcher at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Christine Gaylarde is an outstanding scholar who experts mainly in Biodeterioration of Building Materials, Microplastics and Environmental Microbiology. We appreciate Prof. Dr. Christine Gaylarde for his participation and support.

It is with great pride and heartfelt excitement that we announce a significant milestone for AEER — Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research (AEER) has been officially accepted for indexing in Scopus as of October 20, 2025!

We extend our sincerely gratitude to Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, Editors, Authors, Reviewers, and everyone who has contributed to this achievement.

We will keep striving to publish innovative, peer-reviewed research that addresses crucial developments in environmental and engineering sciences, further establishing AEER as a reputable and impactful publishing platform for scholars, researchers, and professionals in the field.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Mahua Saha from National Institute of Oceanography India, Goa, India, to join the Editorial Board of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research. Mahua Saha, based in Goa, India, is currently a Principal Scientist at CSIR - National Institute of Oceanography. Mahua Saha brings experience from previous roles at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. Mahua Saha holds a 2005 - 2008 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Science @ Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. With a robust skill set that includes Organic Geochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Marine Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, Molecular Biology and more. We appreciate Dr. Mahua Saha for her participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Zhi Chen from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, to join the Editorial Board of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research. Dr. Zhi Chen received his PhD degree from the University of Regina, Canada and B.Eng. from the Dalian University of Technology, China. He worked at the University of Regina, the National Research Council Canada (NRC), and Oil & Gas industry before he joined Concordia University in 2004. His research interests include Modeling of Pollutant’s Fate and Transport in the Environment, Risk Assessment, Air Pollution, and Environmental Application of Systems Analysis and Information Technology. Research results and the developed models have been applied to the pollution control planning, management of soil and groundwater contamination, and coastal environmental protection. We appreciate Prof. Dr. Zhi Chen for his participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Marta I. Litter from University of Gral. San Martín, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, to join the Editorial Board of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research. Litter is Doctor in Chemistry from the Buenos Aires University, Argentina (1974) with Postdoctoral stage at the University of Arizona, USA (1983). She is Senior Researcher of the National Research Council (CONICET) and Full Professor at the University of General San Martín, Argentina. She was Principal Researcher and Head of the Environmental Chemistry Remediation Division at the National Atomic Commission. Main research interests: treatment of organic and inorganic contaminants in water and air by innovative advanced technologies, especially heterogeneous photocatalysis and use of iron nanomaterials. She authored more than 250 scientific publications in international journals, books and chapters of books. She received the Mercosur Prize twice in 2006 and 2011. She was President of the Organizing Committee of the 5th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2014. She was designated pioneer on photocatalysis in Argentina (2016). She received the Eduardo Charreau Prize 2021 Edition. We appreciate Prof. Dr. Marta I. Litter for her participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Dr. Md Tabish Noori from Imperial College London, South Kensington, London, UK, to join the Editorial Board of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research. His academic and research background is primarily focused on environmental engineering, specializing in bioelectrochemical process design for energy and environmental applications. He has actively pursued opportunities for collaboration, training, and communication to establish himself as a prominent researcher in the field of bioelectrochemistry. Throughout his research journey, he has achieved significant milestones, including impactful publications, prestigious fellowships such as Marie Curie and Brain Pool, and participation in innovative projects like the Creative Challenge Project of Korea and Korea-India joint projects on bioenergy recovery from various wastes. During his Ph.D. and postdoc research, he also contributed to laboratory development and initiated pioneering research directions. Additionally, he gained valuable experience by co-supervising master's and Ph.D. students from diverse cultural backgrounds, further enhancing his skills in knowledge sharing and mentoring. We appreciate Dr. Noori for his participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Gasim Hayder from University of Nizwa, Initial Campus, Birkat Al Mouz, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman, to join the Editorial Board of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research. Dr. Gasim Hayder is an outstanding scholar who experts mainly in Wastewater, Petroleum and Water Quality. We appreciate Prof. Dr. Gasim Hayder for his participation and support.

We sincerely welcome Prof. Dr. Keng Yuen Foo from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, to join the Editorial Board of Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research. Prof. Dr. Foo Keng Yuen is the Deputy Director of River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre, Universiti Sains Malaysia. His research interests are environmental engineering, waste utilization, water treatment technology, catalysis, food security and toxicology, and environmental health. He has involved in different kinds of university, national and international research grants, amounting to approximately RM 11.3 million. His aptitude for high quality research of international standing has been supported by the consultancy projects of exceeding RM 3.9 million, more than 100 international publications, with a total citation of exceeding 19,000, and an author h-index of 42. In term of Intellectual Property Rights, he holds 3 patents, 1 trade-secret and 1 trademark. Foo’s scholastic achievements and thought leadership are recognised locally and internationally. He is honoured to be the winner of National Young Scientist Award 2017, International Young Inventor Award, Marquis Who's Who in the World, Top100 Engineers, and Honorary Doctorate of Letters by International Biographical Centre Cambridge, England, and special award or medal winners in International Inventions, Competitions and Exhibitions. He serves as the Editor, Editorial Board Members, Scientific Adviser, Technical Committee, Review Committee, Keynote and Invited Speakers in international scientific journals, conferences, and research seminars. Foo has been nominated as the Chief Consultant for several UNESCO’s international workshops, connecting with more than 30 industrial partners, currently has been appointed as the technical consultant for TG Ocean Sdn. Bhd., and lately has been nominated to the recipient of the Top Research Scientist Malaysia (TRSM) 2019. We appreciate Prof. Dr. Keng Yuen Foo for his participation and support.