Engineering with Nature: Bioengineering Innovations for the Environment and Nature-Based Solutions
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemical Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editor
Interests: water; ecological health; community engagement; nature-based solutions; indigenous geographies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “Engineering with Nature: Bioengineering Innovations for the Environment and Nature-Based Solutions”, seeks to showcase advances at the interface of biology and engineering that harness natural processes for environmental sustainability. As global challenges such as pollution, ecosystem degradation, and climate change intensify, the need for innovative, nature-based solutions (NbS) becomes increasingly urgent. Bioengineering provides powerful tools to design and optimize these solutions, from phytotechnologies that remediate air, water, and soil systems to bio-inspired materials and engineered ecological processes that restore resilience in natural and built environments.
We particularly welcome contributions that highlight how biological mechanisms can be leveraged for environmental applications, such as air and water purification, microbial bioremediation, or the integration of living systems into engineered infrastructures. Recent discoveries illustrate how fundamental biological processes can offer novel pathways for improving air and water quality, mitigating climate impacts, and safeguarding public health. By bringing together original research, reviews, and case studies, this Special Issue aims to foster cross-disciplinary dialogue and inspire innovative strategies that align engineering practice with ecological principles. Our goal is to highlight bioengineering as a critical enabler of sustainable development and resilient, nature-integrated solutions for the future.
Dr. Kristian L. Dubrawski
Guest Editor
Saman Samadi
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- nature-based solutions
- bioengineering
- environmental sustainability
- bioremediation
- ecological engineering
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