Engineering: Automotive Engineering

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The Journal of Engineering: Automotive Engineering is dedicated to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research that advances the science, technology, and innovation of automotive systems and transportation engineering. The journal provides a comprehensive platform for interdisciplinary studies in vehicle design, propulsion systems, intelligent mobility, safety, and sustainability in the automotive sector.

Research Areas

This section focuses on core research and applied studies that advance understanding of automotive systems, vehicle engineering, propulsion technologies, and mobility solutions. Authors are invited to submit original work that contributes to design, analysis, testing, optimization, and application of automotive technologies across conventional and emerging mobility domains.

Automotive Vehicle Design and Development
Powertrain and Propulsion Systems
Automotive Materials and Manufacturing
Vehicle Dynamics and Control
Automotive Electronics and Embedded Systems
Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies
Automotive Safety and Crashworthiness
Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)
Thermal Management in Vehicles
Automotive Aerodynamics
Safety engineering, crashworthiness, and occupant protection
Autonomous and Connected Vehicle Systems
Fuel Efficiency and Emission Control
Human–machine interaction and ergonomic vehicle design
Intelligent transportation systems and smart infrastructure
Tire and Suspension Engineering
Transportation Systems and Intelligent Mobility
Chassis and Body Structural Design
Internal Combustion Engine Systems
Transmission and Driveline Engineering
Hybrid Electric Powertrains
Battery Technology and Energy Storage
Electric Motor Design and Control
Advanced Automotive Materials
Lightweight Structures and Composites
Vehicle Dynamics Modeling and Simulation
Active and Passive Suspension Systems
ABS, ESC and Stability Control Technologies
Automotive Sensors and Actuators
Embedded Control Systems for Vehicles
Automotive Communication Networks (CAN, LIN, FlexRay)
Autonomous Driving Algorithms and Perception
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2X)
Emission Reduction and Aftertreatment Systems
Thermal Management of Powertrains
Acoustics, Vibration, and Noise Control
Aerodynamic Optimization and CFD for Vehicles
Tire Mechanics and Traction Performance
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

The scope includes, but is not limited to

Vehicle design and structural optimization
Powertrain innovation for efficiency and performance
Hybrid and electric vehicle system development
Advanced materials for lightweight automotive structures
Advanced materials for lightweight automotive structures
Embedded automotive electronics and software
Autonomous driving and ADAS technologies
Connected vehicle communication and V2X systems
Fuel economy improvement methods
Emission control and environmental impact mitigation
NVH analysis and reduction techniques
Thermal management in propulsion and battery systems
Aerodynamic studies for vehicle performance
Tire and suspension design and testing
Intelligent mobility and transportation solutions
Safety engineering and crashworthiness evaluation
Automotive system modeling and simulation
Real-world vehicle testing and validation