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• Preprints - Electrochemical Energy Storage

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025)

  This issue explores the principles and practical applications of electrochemical energy systems through the lens of zinc–copper galvanic cells, a foundational technology in battery science. The featured studies investigate how various system factors influence cell performance. Experiments demonstrate the ability of simple galvanic setups to power LEDs, highlighting the scalability of these systems for low-cost, sustainable energy solutions, linking these to real-world challenges in battery design.

• Preprints - Thermal Signatures

  Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025)

  This issue explores the diverse applications of thermal science and heat transfer in chemical engineering, spanning areas such as infrared imaging for thermal insulation in consumer packaging and advanced modeling of heat loss using principles like Newton’s Law of Cooling and Fourier’s Law. The featured works demonstrate how engineers apply thermodynamics and material science to solve practical challenges in energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability; from improving surveillance technologies to optimizing packaging for heat retention. Collectively, these student studies highlight the critical role of thermal management in modern engineering systems and its impact across industrial, environmental, and consumer contexts.

• Preprints - Water Mega-Infrastructures

  Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025)

  This issue focuses on large-scale water transfer and pipeline engineering projects designed to address climate-driven water scarcity and regional imbalances. The featured studies integrate hydraulic modeling, geospatial analysis, and risk assessment to evaluate the feasibility of transporting freshwater across vast distances; from inter-basin transfers in the Philippines to transboundary pipelines spanning Canada to the Great Plains and Alaska to California. These works explore critical engineering considerations such as route optimization, pressure loss modeling, pump station design, and material selection, critically evaluating these aspects through economic, environmental, and social perspectives. Collectively, they highlight the role of chemical and civil engineering in developing climate-resilient infrastructure that balances technical feasibility, sustainability, and geopolitical challenges.

• Preprints - Advanced Modelling Reviews

  Vol. 1 No. 4 (2025)

  This issue explores the growing need for advanced modelling and intelligent systems to manage the complexity of modern engineering challenges. As technologies evolve across sectors; from renewable energy and smart grids to biomedical platforms and diagnostic tools, traditional models alone cannot meet demands for real-time adaptability and scalability. The convergence of physics-based simulations with data-driven approaches such as AI and machine learning is redefining design, optimization, and control. These innovations promise greater efficiency and resilience but also raise challenges around data quality, computational cost, interpretability, and standardization. Collectively, these student articles highlight how interdisciplinary strategies and emerging technologies are shaping the future of engineering modelling for dynamic, interconnected systems.