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Women in Engineering

A special issue of Eng (ISSN 2673-4117).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 23 June 2025 | Viewed by 6881

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Iolanda De Marco

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Industrial Engineering Department, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, I-84084 Fisciano, SA, Italy
Interests: polymer/active principle composites; drug delivery; supercritical carbon dioxide; microparticles and nanoparticles precipitation; biopolymer aerogels; polymer/drug coprecipitation
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Dr. Valentina Di Pasquale

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Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
Interests: human–robot interaction; human reliability analysis in production and services; industrial system design and management; operations and maintenance management
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Dr. Thaiyal Naayagi Ramasamy

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School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Newcastle University International Singapore, Singapore 567739, Singapore
Interests: power electronic circuits and systems for aerospace; electric vehicles; smart grids; microgrids and sustainability
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that we are launching this Special Issue entitled “Women in Engineering”, which aims to highlight the contributions of female engineers and scientists at all levels of their careers (early, middle, and advanced) around the world.

The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

  • Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering
  • Chemical and Materials Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Mechanical and Automotive Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Ocean and Environmental Engineering
  • Computational and Mathematical Engineering

All types of articles are welcome, including short communications, original research papers, review articles and biographies or articles celebrating outstanding female engineers and scientists. Although we encourage the submission of articles in which the first or senior authors are women, submissions from all authors, irrespective of gender, will be considered.

Prof. Dr. Iolanda De Marco
Dr. Valentina Di Pasquale
Dr. Thaiyal Naayagi Ramasamy
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • electrical, electronic, and information engineering
  • chemical and materials engineering
  • energy engineering
  • mechanical and automotive engineering
  • industrial and manufacturing engineering
  • civil and structural engineering
  • aerospace engineering
  • biomedical engineering
  • geotechnical engineering and engineering geology
  • ocean and environmental engineering

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Understanding the Effect of Carbon Nanotube Core Designs on Controlling Bandgaps and Wave Directionality in Cement
by Nanziri Esther Kayondo and Shreya Vemuganti
Eng 2024, 5(3), 1811-1822; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng5030096 - 7 Aug 2024
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Phononic or acoustic bandgap materials have often been made using a polymer matrix with metal inclusions such as tin and steel, which have high densities compared to the matrix material. Acoustic bandgaps are observed when waves are not transmitted at certain frequencies. These [...] Read more.
Phononic or acoustic bandgap materials have often been made using a polymer matrix with metal inclusions such as tin and steel, which have high densities compared to the matrix material. Acoustic bandgaps are observed when waves are not transmitted at certain frequencies. These have been applied in cavity resonators, acoustic waveguides, and more. This paper introduces a concept of using cement as the surrounding matrix and carbon nanotubes as the core inclusions to develop phononic materials. The exhibition of a bandgap makes it possible for the cementitious phononic material to be used as a sensor for cement cracking and defects in oil well bores. This paper discusses ways to optimize the characteristics of the carbon nanotube core to develop gaps in transmission spectra. It shows the behavior of the cementitious material with changing filling fraction, location of core cells, and surrounding defects, creating a pathway for paradigm-shifting non-destructive sensing technologies. Full article
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Analysis of Operational Control Data and Development of a Predictive Model of the Content of the Target Component in Melting Products
by Natalia Vasilyeva and Ivan Pavlyuk
Eng 2024, 5(3), 1752-1767; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng5030092 - 5 Aug 2024
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The relevance of this research is due to the need to stabilize the composition of the melting products of copper–nickel sulfide raw materials. Statistical methods of analyzing the historical data of the real technological object and the correlation analysis of process parameters are [...] Read more.
The relevance of this research is due to the need to stabilize the composition of the melting products of copper–nickel sulfide raw materials. Statistical methods of analyzing the historical data of the real technological object and the correlation analysis of process parameters are described. Factors that exert the greatest influence on the main output parameter (the fraction of copper in a matte) and ensure the physical–chemical transformations are revealed: total charge rate, overall blast volume, oxygen content in the blast (degree of oxygen enrichment in the blowing), temperature of exhaust gases in the off-gas duct, temperature of feed in the smelting zone, copper content in the matte. An approach to the processing of real-time data for the development of a mathematical model for control of the melting process is proposed. The stages of processing of the real-time information are considered. The adequacy of the models was assessed by the value of the mean absolute error (MAE) between the calculated and experimental values. Full article
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On the Importance of Solar Radiation and Shading for the Alkali–Aggregate Reaction Prediction of Concrete Arch Dams
by Noemi Schclar Leitão
Eng 2024, 5(3), 1673-1695; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng5030088 - 1 Aug 2024
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The environmental conditions to which dams are exposed play a major role in dictating the progression and manifestation of the alkali–aggregate reaction (AAR). However, in the numerical thermal-mechanical simulation of AAR-affected dams, the solar radiation and its associated shadow effects have received little [...] Read more.
The environmental conditions to which dams are exposed play a major role in dictating the progression and manifestation of the alkali–aggregate reaction (AAR). However, in the numerical thermal-mechanical simulation of AAR-affected dams, the solar radiation and its associated shadow effects have received little attention. The spatiotemporal distribution of the solar radiation incidence on the dam surfaces has often been addressed in a simplified way or has just been neglected. Yet, far less attention has been given to shadows cast by the dam’s own geometry or the slopes. The main reasons for these simplifications derive from the fact that contrary to other thermal loads, environmental actions vary in daily and annual cycles, with the added complication that solar radiation also depends on the orientation of the surface with respect to the Sun’s rays. In this way, a conventional thermal finite element code should be modified in order to deal with these two particular issues. Therefore, this article starts with the estimation of the solar radiation distribution by recourse to concepts of astronomy and computer graphics. Then, to illustrate the influence of the nonuniform temperature distribution on dam surfaces due to solar radiation and shading, the analysis of an AAR-affected arch dam is presented in this paper. A comparison of the AAR expansions computed on the dam with or without considering the solar radiation and shading is presented. Full article
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Artificial Intelligence for Non-Destructive Imaging in Composite Materials
by Mine Seckin, Pinar Demircioglu, Ahmet Cagdas Seckin, Ismail Bogrekci and Serra Aksoy
Eng 2025, 6(3), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng6030046 - 27 Feb 2025
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(1) Background: The purpose of this review is to explore how advanced sensor technologies and AI-driven methods, like machine learning and image processing, are shaping non-destructive imaging (NDI) systems. NDI plays a vital role in ensuring the strength and reliability of composite materials. [...] Read more.
(1) Background: The purpose of this review is to explore how advanced sensor technologies and AI-driven methods, like machine learning and image processing, are shaping non-destructive imaging (NDI) systems. NDI plays a vital role in ensuring the strength and reliability of composite materials. Recent advancements in sensor technologies and AI-driven methods, such as machine learning and image processing, have opened up new ways to improve NDI systems, offering exciting opportunities for better performance. (2) Methods: This review takes a close look at how advanced sensor technologies and machine learning techniques are being integrated into NDI systems. The review evaluates how effective these technologies are at detecting defects and examines their strengths, limitations, and challenges. (3) Results: Combining sensor technologies with AI methods has shown a clear boost in defect detection accuracy and efficiency. However, challenges like high computational requirements and integration costs remain. Despite these hurdles, the potential for these technologies to revolutionize NDI systems is significant. (4) Conclusions: By synthesizing the latest research, this review offers a comprehensive understanding of how sensor technologies are enhancing NDI. The findings highlight their importance for improving defect detection and their broader impact on research and industry, while also pointing out areas where further development is needed for future growth. Full article
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A Review of Segmented Stator and Rotor Designs in AC Electric Machines: Opportunities and Challenges
by Bhuvan Khoshoo, Anmol Aggarwal and Shanelle Foster
Eng 2025, 6(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng6010007 - 1 Jan 2025
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The use of segmented stator and rotor designs in AC electric machine construction offers several significant advantages, including a high-copper fill factor, increased torque density, improved field-weakening performance, simplified manufacturing processes, and enhanced mechanical strength. Additionally, segmented designs allow for the incorporation of [...] Read more.
The use of segmented stator and rotor designs in AC electric machine construction offers several significant advantages, including a high-copper fill factor, increased torque density, improved field-weakening performance, simplified manufacturing processes, and enhanced mechanical strength. Additionally, segmented designs allow for the incorporation of oriented steel—either partially or fully—which exhibits excellent magnetic properties in the rolling direction, resulting in more efficient machine performance. However, lamination segmentation also introduces challenges. Parasitic air gaps between segments and an increased number of cut edges in the assembled stack can alter the magnetic properties of the machine, potentially leading to degraded performance. Furthermore, the use of oriented steel remains complex, as its highly nonlinear magnetic properties vary depending on the direction of the magnetic flux. This paper reviews the widely adopted stator and rotor segmentation techniques available in the literature, discussing their potential benefits and limitations. It also covers key aspects such as popular manufacturing approaches, the impact of segmentation on machine performance, advanced finite-element analysis (FEA) techniques for numerical modeling, and experimental methods for evaluating the performance of segmented stator and rotor constructions in AC machines. By addressing these areas, this work provides a comprehensive resource for machine designers seeking to develop AC machines with segmented stators and rotors. Full article
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