Aim of the Journal

Engineering analysis with boundary elements is dedicated to the latest developments of engineering analysis with boundary elements, mesh reduction, and other related innovative and emerging numerical methods. The journal founded in 1984 was originally focused on the development of the Boundary Element Method. Its scope has since been expanded to include the emerging mesh reduction and meshless methods. The aim of the journal is to promote the use of non-traditional, innovative, and emerging computational methods for the analyses of modern engineering problems.

Scope

Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements publishes topics including:
• Boundary Element Methods
• Method of Fundamental Solutions and Related Methods
• Radial Basis Function Collocation Methods
• Other Mesh Reduction and Meshless Methods
• Particle Methods
• Other Emerging and Non-Traditional Numerical Methods
• Advanced Engineering Analyses and Applications

Special Issue on On the BEM formulation: in Memory of Professor José Domínguez
Submission Date: 2026-01-31

Professor José Domínguez was a distinguished researcher whose work was highly significant in the development of the Boundary Element Method (BEM). As one of the original developers of BEM, his contributions, along with co-pioneers Brebbia, Banerjee and Butterfield at the University of Southampton, led to the formalisation of the term "Boundary Element Method" in 1977. Over the next five decades, Professor Domínguez devoted his career to the development of BEM at the University of Seville, where he carried out fundamental research that had a major impact on engineering analysis and computational mechanics.

This special issue honours the legacy of Professor Domínguez, who passed away in 2024. With this issue, we aim to recognise his lasting impact on BEM and invite the research community to contribute papers that reflect his pioneering achievements. Submissions are welcome in two categories:

    Personal Memoirs: Articles that reflect on Professor Domínguez's contributions to the field, personal experiences with him, and insights into his influence on the academic and professional careers of colleagues and mentees.
    Research Papers: High-quality research articles focusing on BEM and related mesh reduction methods, coupled formulations, mesh-free methods, and other computational innovations for solving boundary value problems. We particularly encourage studies on BEM advances that address modern challenges in fields such as structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, acoustics, and others - areas where Professor Domínguez's work continues to have impact.

Through this collection, we hope to inspire both experienced researchers and new generations of scientists to further explore and extend the methods and applications that Professor Domínguez helped to establish. This special issue serves not only as a memorial to his remarkable legacy but also as a platform for continued innovation in boundary element methods.

Guest editors:

Prof. Antonio Romero Ordóñez
Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain

Prof. Pedro Galvín
Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain

Prof. António Tadeu
Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

Manuscript submission information:

    Guest Editor Invitation Only
    Open for Submission: from 16-Dec-2024 to 31-Jan-2026
    Submission Site: Editorial Manager®
    Article Type Name: "VSI: BEM Memory of Domínguez" - please select this item when you submit manuscripts online

For any inquiries about the appropriateness of contribution topics, welcome to contact Managing Guest Editor (Antonio Romero Ordóñez).

All manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. Submissions will be evaluated based on originality, significance, technical quality, and clarity. Once accepted, articles will be posted online immediately and published in a journal regular issue within weeks. Articles will also be simultaneously collected in the online special issue.

Guide for Authors will be helpful for your future contributions, read more: Guide for authors - Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements - ISSN 0955-7997 (elsevier.com)

For more information about our Journal, please visit our ScienceDirect Page: Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements | Journal | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier

Keywords:

    Boundary element method
    Method of Fundamental Solutions
    Meshless Methods
    Green’s functions
    Soil-Structure Interaction
    Fluid-Structure Interaction
    Acoustic

Special Issue on Modern Kernel Methods and Applications: In Honor of Robert Schaback’s 80th Birthday
Submission Date: 2026-03-31

This Special Issue features recent advances in modern kernel methods and their applications in approximation theory, meshless techniques, and PDE solution methods, inspired by the foundational contributions of Robert Schaback. Selected works originate from the 2026 Hong Kong meeting honoring his 80th birthday, complemented by an open call to the wider community. Topics include radial basis functions, kernel-based approximation, stability and error analysis, scalable solvers, and real-world engineering applications aligned with Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements.

Guest editors:

Prof. Leevan Ling
Hong Kong Baptist University
lling@hkbu.edu.hk 

Prof. Stefano De Marchi
Università degli Studi di Padova
stefano.demarchi@unipd.it

Prof. Christian Rieger
Philipps-Universität Marburg
riegerc@mathematik.uni-marburg.de 

Prof. Emma Perracchione
Politecnico di Torino
emma.perracchione@polito.it 

Prof. Robert Schaback
University of Göttingen
schaback@math.uni-goettingen.de 

Special issue information:

This Special Issue showcases recent advances in modern kernel-based methods and their applications in approximation theory, meshless techniques, and partial differential equation (PDE) solution methods, inspired by the foundational contributions of Robert Schaback to the field. Selected high-quality works originate from the Conference on Modern Kernel Methods and Applications held in Hong Kong in 2026, celebrating Professor Schaback's 80th birthday, and are complemented by submissions from an open call to the broader international research community.

The scope encompasses both theoretical developments and practical applications of kernel and radial basis function (RBF) methods, with particular emphasis on topics aligned with Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements. Contributions may address:

Theoretical Foundations:
• Approximation theory for kernel-based interpolation and scattered data approximation
• Stability analysis, conditioning, and error estimates for RBF methods
• Convergence theory and native space frameworks
• Positive definiteness and reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces (RKHS)
• Multivariate interpolation and approximation in high dimensions

Numerical Methods and Algorithms:
• Meshless and mesh-free discretization techniques for PDEs
• RBF collocation methods (Kansa method, Hermite collocation, etc.)
• Method of fundamental solutions (MFS) and method of particular solutions
• Strong-form and weak-form collocation approaches
• Fast algorithms and computational efficiency improvements for large-scale problems
• Scalable solvers and preconditioning strategies
• Adaptive refinement and greedy algorithms

Advanced Techniques:
• Kernel methods for complex geometries, irregular domains, and moving boundaries
• Surface and manifold approximation using kernel methods
• Nonlocal operators and fractional PDE modeling
• Data-driven kernel selection and machine learning-enhanced approaches
• Hybrid methods combining kernels with finite elements, finite differences, or neural networks
• Multi-scale and multi-resolution kernel techniques

Engineering and Scientific Applications:
• Boundary element methods (BEM) enhanced by kernel techniques
• Computational fluid dynamics and aerodynamics
• Structural mechanics, elasticity, and solid mechanics problems
• Heat transfer, diffusion, and transport phenomena
• Acoustics and wave propagation
• Electromagnetic field computations
• Geophysics and environmental engineering applications
• Biomedical engineering and computational biology
• Real-world industrial and interdisciplinary applications

Papers should present original research with rigorous mathematical analysis, robust numerical validation, and/or significant application impact. Review articles on emerging directions in kernel methods are also welcome.