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Journal of the Ethiopian Society of Chemical Engineering (JESChE)

JESChE · Open Access · Volume 1, Issue 2, 2026

JESChE is the official peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the Ethiopian Society of Chemical Engineers, disseminating quality research and innovation in chemical engineering and related disciplines since its establishment. The journal now operates a fully open-access model through Open Journal Systems (OJS), enabling transparent submission, peer review, and rapid dissemination to a global audience.

JESChE invites authors to submit original research articles, technical notes, and case studies that address scientific, technological, industrial, and societal challenges at national, regional, and global levels. The editorial team welcomes contributions from researchers, academics, and industry professionals across the following areas.

Aims & Scope                                                             

01 Chemical & process engineering

  • Catalysis and reactor technology
  • Process intensification and design
  • Separation and purification technologies
  • Thermal process engineering

02 Sustainable energy & environment

  • Renewable energy — bioenergy, solar, geothermal
  • Waste-to-energy and circular economy
  • Pollution control and environmental remediation
  • LCA, climate change and sustainable development

03 Biochemical & food engineering

  • Bioprocess engineering and biotechnology
  • Fermentation and enzyme technology
  • Food process engineering, safety and packaging

04 Material science & nanotechnology

  • Advanced materials, polymers and composites
  • Nanomaterials and nanostructured systems
  • Membrane technology and functional coatings

05 Water & waste management

  • Industrial and municipal wastewater treatment
  • Solid waste management and valorization
  • Resource recovery and recycling technologies

06 Industrial applications & tech transfer

  • Process optimization, control and scale-up
  • Energy auditing and process integration
  • Chemical industries in Ethiopia; university–industry links

07 Computational & systems engineering

  • Process modelling, CFD and Aspen simulation
  • Data-driven chemical engineering and AI applications
  • Process safety, risk assessment and control systems

Key dates & process

Submission deadline:  30 October 2026
Publication model: Open access

Submission notes

Format: Original research, review, technical notes
Guidelines: JESChE author instructions
Status:  Must be unpublished elsewhere
Submit your manuscript: Send full manuscripts through the JESChE OJS platform,
You can contact the editorial office directly with any questions.
Editorial Manager: Dr. Zinabu Hailu
Email ·zinabu.hailu@adu.edu.et  
 Tel ·  +251 922098403

Full author instructions: esee.eschenew.com/journalche/index.php/esche/author-guideline

JESChE · Journal of the Ethiopian Society of Chemical Engineering Open Access  ·  Peer Reviewed  ·  Published via OJS