This open-access journal is dedicated to bridging the gap between fundamental materials science and industrial engineering applications. The first issue opens with a joint editorial by the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Mardali Yousefpour, and the Managing Director, Dr. Hasan Abdollah-Pour, titled "Bridging the Gap: From Material Discovery to Industrial Application," which sets the strategic vision for this new platform.

Cutting-Edge Research Highlights: The first issue features a diverse collection of high-impact research, reflecting the journal's comprehensive scope. Key articles include:

• Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering: Synthesis and Characterization of Polyethylene Terephthalate–Derived Graphene Reinforced Hydroxyapatite–Kaolin Composites for Bone Tissue Engineering.
• Aerospace Engineering: Materials & Design Review of HPV (Composite Pressure Vessels) for Space Applications.
• Computational Materials Science: Molecular Dynamics Simulation of the effect of phenol, formaldehyde, and water on the API 5L Grade X70 steel surface.
• Advanced Ceramics: The Effect of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) on Densification, Mechanical Properties, and Crystallographic Texture of LaMgAl11O19.
• Electromagnetics: Epsilon-negative (ENG) composites characteristics at GHz frequency.

Distinguished International Editorial Board: A cornerstone of IMCF’s scientific integrity is its International Editorial Board, comprising renowned scientists and professors from prestigious universities worldwide. This distinguished team ensures rigorous peer review and maintains a global standard for all published content. The full list of board members is available on the journal’s website.

Call for Papers: The Editorial Board of IMCF invites researchers, faculty members, and graduate students from the global academic community to submit their original research, reviews, and short communications for upcoming issues. IMCF provides a dynamic and rigorous platform for showcasing innovations in material synthesis, processing, and performance.

Access and Submission: Researchers can view the full text of articles and submit manuscripts via the journal’s official website:

Journal Website: https://imcf.semnan.ac.ir 

Contact: IMCF Editorial Office, Faculty of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
Email: imcf@semnan.ac.ir