Call for Papers in Artificial Intelligence

Environmental Engineer and Scientist

Published quarterly by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming environmental engineering and science by enabling innovative solutions to complex challenges. From predictive modeling and real-time monitoring to advanced data analytics and decision-support systems, AI offers unprecedented opportunities to improve environmental quality, sustainability, and resilience. 

This special issue invites contributions that explore the application of AI across the environmental domain, including but not limited to: 

• Air Quality and Climate Modeling: AI-driven approaches for forecasting, source attribution, and mitigation strategies.
• Water and Wastewater Systems: Smart sensors, predictive maintenance, and optimization using machine learning.
• Solid and Hazardous Waste Management: AI for lifecycle analysis, recycling optimization, and risk assessment.
• Energy and Sustainability: AI-enabled solutions for renewable energy integration and carbon footprint reduction.
• Environmental Policy and Decision-Making: AI tools for regulatory compliance, risk communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• Emerging Topics: Ethical considerations, transparency, and the role of AI in advancing planetary health.

We welcome Technical Notes, State-of-the-Art Reviews, Forum Articles, and Editorials. 

Submissions must comply with the Environmental Engineer and Scientist Author Guidelines and will undergo peer review. We also request that by submitting an article, you consider agreeing to review another article for this special issue.  

• Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
• Publication Date: October 2026

This issue will highlight how AI can shape the future of environmental engineering and science. Our strategic vision is to share stories of innovation and leadership that grow, connect, and diversify the profession.

Editor and Chair of the AAEES Publications Committee:
Dr. Zhen (Jason) He ([email protected])

Managing Editor: 
Dr. Daniel B. Oerther, [email protected]

Production Manager:
Yolanda Moulden, [email protected]

ARTICLE TYPES

Technical Notes — Technical Notes present (1) original, practical information; (2) preliminary or partial results of research; (3) concisely presented research results; and (4) innovative techniques in research and development, education, and evidence-informed practice. Technical Notes must not exceed 8 double-spaced manuscript pages including references, figures, tables, and captions (i.e., approximately 2,000-word equivalents).

State-of-the-Art Reviews — State-of-the-Art Review articles are full-length papers that provide timely, in-depth treatment of a specific issue relevant to the field of environmental engineering and science. Reviews must provide a complete survey of the state of practice being examined and leave the reader feeling as though they are up to date on the current practices in the field on the given topic. A State-of-the-Art Review should include a concise literature review of the most recent and relevant studies as well as perspective on the history of practice and the importance of the field. State-of-the-Art Reviews must not exceed 16 double-spaced manuscript pages including references, figures, tables, and captions (i.e., approximately 4,000-word equivalents).

Forums — A Forum is a thought-provoking opinion piece or essay founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a topic of general interest and relevance to environmental engineers and scientists. The purpose of a Forum article is to stimulate discussion rather than document an advance in research or its application. A Forum is subjected to either partial or full peer review, depending on the subject matter and recommendation of the editor. Forums must not exceed 8 double-spaced manuscript pages, including references, figures, tables, and captions (i.e., approximately 2,000-word equivalents).

Editorials — An Editorial is a brief opinion piece concerning the scope, content, direction, or philosophy of the field of environmental engineering and science or a policy issue. Editorials are subjected to either partial or full peer review, depending on the subject matter and recommendation of the editor. Editorials are usually short, not exceeding 4 double-spaced manuscript pages, and rarely contain tables, figures, or references (i.e., approximately 1,000-word equivalents).

Interested in Submitting an Article?

To determine if your manuscript fits within the scope of this special issue, please submit your abstract by using the intent to submit form at:

https://www.aaees.org/ees-ai-intenttosubmit

To submit your full article, go to:

https://www.aaees.org/ees-articlesubmission