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Meet the Editor: Journal of Cold Regions Engineering
The Journal of Cold Regions Engineering publishes practice- and research-oriented articles from any area of civil engineering that is substantially related to cold regions. Topics include ice engineering, ice force, construction on permafrost and seasonal frost, cold weather construction, environmental quality and engineering in cold regions, snow and ice control, cold regions materials, and surveying and planning in cold regions.
Editor Zhaohui Joey Yang, sat down with ASCE Publications to share his vision for the Journal. Yang, Ph.D., M.ASCE, is a Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Alaska-Anchorage.
ASCE Publications: How do you differntiate the Cold Regions journal from similar publications in the field?
Yang: Our journal is the home for practice- and research-oriented articles from any area of civil engineering that deals with specific challenges in cold regions.
ASCE Publications: What are the critical topics you want to see covered in this journal?
Yang: This journal covers traditional topics, including ice engineering or ice force, snow and ice control, construction on permafrost and seasonal frost or in cold weather, environmental engineering, materials, etc. We are also interested in emerging topics in this field, such as the development and application of AI in solving engineering problems in cold regions.
ASCE Publications: What are the biggest challenges facing researchers working in your field of engineering today / in the coming years?
Yang: I see the biggest challenges that arise from climate change, as climate warming rates are among the highest in high-latitude cold regions. Therefore, we are also very interested in articles focused on adapting civil infrastructure to the changing climate.
ASCE Publications: What aspirations do you have for the future of the journal?
Yang: With the support of the Editorial Board and the Early Career Editorial Board, my vision is to elevate this journal to the premier destination for researchers and practitioners seeking to publish their highest-quality work. To realize this goal, I plan to significantly reduce the first decision time to approximately 45 days, attract a greater number of high-quality manuscripts, and substantially increase the number of published articles in each issue. Achieving these objectives will require the Chief Editor and Associate Editors to manage their assigned manuscripts promptly. Additionally, the editorial board and our dedicated reviewers must provide timely reviews. By the way, we are looking for more researchers and practitioners interested in cold regions engineering to join our regular and Early Career editorial boards. Contact me here.
ASCE Publications: Any advice for new engineers?
Yang: As a researcher in cold regions engineering, I advise new researchers to identify research needs and problems related to practice. By properly identifing the research problems you will lay a solid foundation for successful completion of you research projects and publications. Following this guidance will ensure that your work will be of value to the profession and that the reviewers and readers will favorably receive your submissions. I encourage new researchers to actively participate in field trips, attend professional workshops or conferences, and talk with professionals about issues and challenges.
Learn more about contributing to the Journal of Cold Regions Engineering.
Yang: Our journal is the home for practice- and research-oriented articles from any area of civil engineering that deals with specific challenges in cold regions.
ASCE Publications: What are the critical topics you want to see covered in this journal?
Yang: This journal covers traditional topics, including ice engineering or ice force, snow and ice control, construction on permafrost and seasonal frost or in cold weather, environmental engineering, materials, etc. We are also interested in emerging topics in this field, such as the development and application of AI in solving engineering problems in cold regions.
ASCE Publications: What are the biggest challenges facing researchers working in your field of engineering today / in the coming years?
Yang: I see the biggest challenges that arise from climate change, as climate warming rates are among the highest in high-latitude cold regions. Therefore, we are also very interested in articles focused on adapting civil infrastructure to the changing climate.
ASCE Publications: What aspirations do you have for the future of the journal?
Yang: With the support of the Editorial Board and the Early Career Editorial Board, my vision is to elevate this journal to the premier destination for researchers and practitioners seeking to publish their highest-quality work. To realize this goal, I plan to significantly reduce the first decision time to approximately 45 days, attract a greater number of high-quality manuscripts, and substantially increase the number of published articles in each issue. Achieving these objectives will require the Chief Editor and Associate Editors to manage their assigned manuscripts promptly. Additionally, the editorial board and our dedicated reviewers must provide timely reviews. By the way, we are looking for more researchers and practitioners interested in cold regions engineering to join our regular and Early Career editorial boards. Contact me here.
ASCE Publications: Any advice for new engineers?
Yang: As a researcher in cold regions engineering, I advise new researchers to identify research needs and problems related to practice. By properly identifing the research problems you will lay a solid foundation for successful completion of you research projects and publications. Following this guidance will ensure that your work will be of value to the profession and that the reviewers and readers will favorably receive your submissions. I encourage new researchers to actively participate in field trips, attend professional workshops or conferences, and talk with professionals about issues and challenges.
Learn more about contributing to the Journal of Cold Regions Engineering.