Geological Engineering and Sustainable Environment
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainability in Geographic Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 23 January 2025 | Viewed by 977
Special Issue Editors
Interests: natural hazards; landslides; sustainable geology applications; tunnel design optimization and numerical modelling of geotechnical structures
Interests: applied geophysics; landslides; sustainable geology applications; drilling processes; hydrogeology; seismic microzonation and site effects
Interests: sustainable characterization of geomaterials; landslides induced by extreme events; application of artificial intelligence tools to environmental and geological engineering
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Geological engineering and the sustainable environment converge at a crucial point where technical innovation combines with environmental and social responsibility. Geological engineering focuses on understanding and using geological resources efficiently and safely, while sustainable engineering focuses on developing solutions that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. In this sense, the integration of both disciplines is essential to address contemporary challenges such as climate change mitigation, water resource management, and resilient infrastructure planning.
Geological engineers play a key role in the assessment of geological hazards, such as landslides, earthquakes, and tsunamis, thus contributing to the safety of multiple communities. They also work to identify and develop renewable energy sources, such as geothermal and hydropower, promoting the transition to a more sustainable future. By integrating environmental conservation practices and clean technologies into their projects, geological engineers can minimize the environmental impact of human activities and contribute to the preservation of natural ecosystems.
In short, collaboration between engineering geology and sustainable engineering is essential to address today's global challenges and build a safer and more equitable future for generations to come.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Francisco Javier Torrijo
Prof. Dr. Olegario Alonso-Pandavenes
Dr. Julio Garzón-Roca
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable engineering
- geological engineering
- resilience
- geomaterials
- climate change
- applied AI
- environmental impact
- natural hazards
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