Chongqing Jiaotong University has achieved a significant milestone with the official launch of its first English academic journal, Extreme Environments and Engineering, which has been granted the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN 3117-8952). This marks a pivotal step forward in the university’s international academic engagement and disciplinary development, effectively addressing a long-standing gap in its portfolio of international English-language publications. The journal establishes a high-level, interdisciplinary platform for global researchers in the field of extreme environment engineering to facilitate academic exchange and the translation of research into practical applications.

The journal is edited under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief, Academician Yuanming Lai of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and boasts an editorial board comprising over 50 distinguished experts from 13 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Closely aligned with the forefront of scientific research and the evolving needs of industry, Extreme Environments and Engineering is centrally positioned around engineering innovation and technological breakthroughs in extreme conditions. Its scope comprehensively covers core research areas such as engineering design and construction, enhancement of engineering material durability, and disaster risk assessment and mitigation across various extreme environments, including cold regions, high altitudes, deserts, and coastal zones.

The journal is published under the supervision of the Journal Press of Chongqing Jiaotong University and operationally managed by the Institute of Future Civil Engineering Science and Technology and its research teams. It is committed to contributing to the national scientific and technological innovation system by leading foundational research and fostering global advancements in extreme environment engineering. The journal aspires to establish itself as an internationally recognized, high-impact academic publication, thereby providing substantial impetus to the university’s “Double First-Class” initiative and enhancing its global academic footprint.