Multidisciplinary Engineering (EMU)

Section Information

Multidisciplinary Engineering focuses on the integration of multiple engineering disciplines to design, analyze, and optimize complex systems. The field promotes collaboration across mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, computer, and environmental engineering to address large-scale technical and societal challenges.

Current research includes systems engineering, smart infrastructure, sustainable technologies, robotics, advanced manufacturing, digital twins, and integrated design frameworks. Advances in modeling, simulation, data analytics, and cross-domain collaboration are enabling holistic engineering solutions.

This section publishes interdisciplinary studies, system-level analyses, integrative design research, case investigations, and review articles that combine methods and knowledge from multiple engineering domains.

Scope

Systems Engineering and Integration

• Complex system modeling and simulation
• System architecture and integration strategies
• Lifecycle engineering and systems optimization
• Interoperability and cross-domain coordination

Smart and Intelligent Systems

• Cyber-physical systems and digital twins
• Automation and intelligent control
• Sensor networks and real-time monitoring
• Data-driven system optimization

Sustainable and Resilient Engineering

• Renewable energy integration
• Climate-resilient infrastructure
• Resource efficiency and circular design
• Environmental impact assessment

Advanced Manufacturing and Materials

• Integrated manufacturing systems
• Smart materials and adaptive structures
• Additive and hybrid manufacturing
• Process integration across disciplines

Robotics and Mechatronic Systems

• Multidisciplinary robotic platforms
• Embedded systems and hardware integration
• Human–machine collaboration
• Autonomous system design

Infrastructure and Urban Systems

• Smart city engineering solutions
• Integrated transportation systems
• Water–energy–transport nexus engineering
• Urban resilience planning

Engineering Management and Innovation

• Cross-functional project management
• Innovation strategy in engineering systems
• Technology transfer and commercialization
• Collaborative engineering frameworks

Editorial Board

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Papers Published

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