ISE professor named editor-in-chief of leading engineering journal
Published: Aug 19, 2025 2:15 PM
By Carla Nelson
Edward Huang, associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE), has been appointed editor-in-chief of Advanced Engineering Informatics (ADVEI), a Q1 Elsevier journal that ranks among the most respected publications in its field.
The peer-reviewed journal publishes research focused on data-driven and AI-enabled methods across engineering domains, including manufacturing, robotics, aerospace, civil and digital twins. With an Impact Factor of 9.9 and a CiteScore of 13.1, ADVEI receives about 40 submissions daily, many of them in the fast-growing area of artificial intelligence.
“As editor-in-chief, I will shape the journal’s editorial vision and strategic direction in partnership with the editorial board, ensuring the publication meets the high standards of quality, integrity and alignment with the mission and values,” Huang said. “With a strong focus on data analysis, AI methods and techniques and engineering applications, I will lead the editorial team in selecting from thousands of submissions each year, driving a rigorous review process and upholding the ethical and professional standards.”
Huang said he hopes to guide the future direction of AI-enabled engineering research and position the journal as a leading platform for advancing the thoughtful integration of AI into engineering practice across engineering fields.
“I will prioritize research that not only delivers technical innovation in AI methods and techniques but also directly addresses real-world engineering challenges, ensuring that published work bridges the gap between theory and application,” he said. “I will champion contributions that push the boundaries of AI-enabled methods while upholding the highest standards of engineering reliability, safety and ethical responsibility.”
He added that the role also benefits Auburn ISE by expanding its reach. Additional motivation for accepting the position stems from his passion for shaping the future of the field. He said it offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI-enabled engineering research and foster high-impact, interdisciplinary collaboration.
“I’m passionate about advancing innovative solutions that bridge theory and practice,” he said. “This position allows me to guide the journal’s vision while supporting a vibrant community of researchers.”
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Huang said he hopes to guide the future direction of AI-enabled engineering research and position the journal as a leading platform for advancing the thoughtful integration of AI into engineering practice across engineering fields.
