New Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Artificial Intelligence and Materials for Sustainability
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Interests: dynamic and multibody systems; computational mechanics; machine learning in mechanical engineering; mechanics of composite materials; advanced materials modelling and simulation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore how artificial intelligence (AI), advanced materials, and sustainable design are transforming the field of mechanical engineering. As industries face growing pressure to become more energy-efficient, environmentally responsible, and technologically advanced, the integration of AI tools with new materials and innovative mechanical systems is becoming increasingly important.
We are seeking original research articles, review papers, and case studies that explore how AI-powered tools, smart materials, and sustainable practices are reshaping mechanical engineering—from system design and optimization to manufacturing, maintenance, and life-cycle assessment. Our goal is to highlight contributions at the intersection of AI, materials science, and mechanical engineering, reflecting both theoretical advances and practical applications, and showcase how these domains can converge to enable smarter and more sustainable mechanical solutions.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for recent advances at the intersection of mechanical engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), materials science, and sustainable technologies. As engineering systems become increasingly complex, intelligent, and environmentally conscious, there is a growing need for interdisciplinary approaches that integrate data-driven methods, novel materials, and eco-friendly design strategies.
Prof. Dr. Maria Luminița Scutaru
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- artficial intelligence
- adavanced materials
- sustainable design
- mechanical engineering
- smart manufacturing
- eco-friendly technologies
- data-driven optimizatiol
- life-cycle assessment
- intelligent systems
- interdisciplinary engineering
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