About the Journal

Smart Materials and Engineering Applications (SMEA) is an international, interdisciplinary open-access journal dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research in smart materials and their transformative engineering applications. The journal serves as a premier platform for disseminating innovative work at the intersection of materials science, engineering, and technology development, fostering collaborations among researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to drive next-generation solutions.

SMEA explores the design, fabrication, characterization, and application of intelligent material systems that respond dynamically to environmental stimuli. The journal emphasizes both fundamental advances and practical implementations, addressing critical challenges in fields ranging from healthcare and aerospace to energy and consumer technologies.

Scope
The journal welcomes original contributions across all areas of smart materials and engineering applications, including but not limited to:

  • Stimuli-responsive materials and adaptive systems

  • Shape-memory and self-healing materials

  • Piezoelectric, electroactive, and magnetorheological materials

  • Soft robotics and compliant actuators

  • Smart structures and morphing systems

  • Energy harvesting and storage technologies

  • Biomedical devices and therapeutic applications

  • 4D printing and programmable matter

  • AI-driven material design and optimization

  • Industrial applications and manufacturing processes