Special Issue

Sustainable Engineering Materials and Structural Innovations for Environmental Resilience

Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026 (Open) Submit Now

Guest Editor

Diyar N. Qader, PhD

University of Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq

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Research Interests: Mechanics of Materials; Finite Element Analysis; Finite Element Modeling; Stress Analysis; Structural Analysis; Nonlinear Analysis; Solid Mechanics; Civil Engineering; Structural Dynamics; Smart and Waste Materials

About This Topic

The global shift toward environmental sustainability has underscored the need for innovative approaches in civil and structural engineering. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in sustainable engineering materials, structural analysis techniques, and environmental resilience strategies. Topics of interest include the development and application of eco-friendly materials, waste material utilization in construction, finite element modeling for sustainable design, and structural optimization under environmental constraints. Emphasis is also placed on the integration of smart materials and adaptive structures to improve energy efficiency and long-term durability. This collection seeks to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and practitioners to share innovative solutions that address the environmental challenges facing the built environment. Contributions from interdisciplinary research that bridges environmental engineering and structural science are especially encouraged.

 

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted through the LIDSEN Submission System. Detailed information on manuscript preparation and submission is available in the Instructions for Authors. All submitted articles will be thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process and will be processed following the Editorial Process and Quality Control policy. Upon acceptance, the article will be immediately published in a regular issue of the journal and will be listed together on the special issue website, with a label that the article belongs to the Special Issue. LIDSEN distributes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) License in an open-access model. The authors own the copyright to the article, and the article can be free to access, distribute, and reuse provided that the original work is correctly cited.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). Research articles and review articles are highly invited. Authors are encouraged to send the tentative title and abstract of the planned paper to the Editorial Office (aeer@lidsen.com) for record. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Editorial Office.

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Publication

Open Access Original Research Innovative Façade Materials and Their Tectonic Implications: A Meta-Analysis and Taxonomical Framework by Nazgol Hafizi  , Gokce Tuna  and Sadiye Müjdem Vural Received: 15 December 2025;  Published: 18 June 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2602013 Abstract The incorporation of innovative contemporary façade materials has fundamentally transformed architectural practice, driven by increasing demands for sustainability, building performance, and aesthetic expression. Despite substantial technical advancements in materials science, a critical gap persists in linking material innovation to tectonic [...]