Scilight Press

Aims

Bioengineering Horizons (BH) is a gold open-access journal and strives to establish itself as the leading publication for impactful, integrative bioengineering research that provides practical solutions to global challenges through applications of biological systems. We focus on publishing work that goes beyond incremental improvements to establish new paradigms in the field, enabling rapid development from conceptual frameworks to practical deployment while promoting ethical and sustainable technological progress. We seek to reduce the gap on conceptual innovation and real-world implementation of tangible application. We support translational ideas in fields such as healthcare, regenerative medicine and biomanufacturing to produce sustainable products to meet the needs in agricultural, bioenergy, environmental restoration and climate resilience. We are committed to fostering bioengineering solutions that are ethically responsible, socially equitable and environmentally sustainable. To that end, we encourage manuscript that incorporates life-cycle considerations, circular economic strategies and responsible innovation practices. Thought this mission, BH seeks to empower the global bioengineering community to push technological boundaries while ensuring that scientific progress contributes meaningfully to both human well-being and planetary health. It is published quarterly online by Scilight Press.

Scope

Bioengineering Horizons (BH) publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed works across the full spectrum of next-generation bioengineering. The journal invites contributions in the following thematic areas:

1. Future-Defining Bioengineering Technologies

• Synthetic biology, genome engineering, and biocomputing for next-generation applications
• Programmable living materials, bio-integrated electronics, and biohybrid robotics
• Quantum-informed bioengineering and precision molecular control
• Advanced biomanufacturing systems for pharmaceuticals, biologics, and specialty chemicals
• Industrial biotechnology for large-scale production of fuels, chemicals, and biomaterials
• Fermentation technology optimization and bioprocess intensification

2. Convergence and Cross-Sector Integration

• Engineering solutions that blend biomedical, agricultural, industrial, and environmental applications
• Biohybrid platforms integrating AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing
• Interdisciplinary solutions for space exploration, marine systems, and extreme environments

3. Sustainability and Global Impact

• Bioengineering for decarbonization, climate adaptation, and waste valorization
• Circular bioeconomy processes and large-scale bioremediation
• Food bioengineering includes alternative proteins, cellular agriculture, and nutritional enhancement
• Precision agriculture technologies and crop improvement through genetic engineering
• Agricultural bioengineering for food and water security in resource-constrained regions
• Supply chain biotechnology and food processing innovations

4. Translational and Deployment Pathways

• Scale-up methodologies from lab to pilot to industrial production
• Techno-economic, lifecycle, and environmental impact assessments
• Field trials, implementation case studies, and public adoption frameworks

5. Policy, Foresight, and Ethics

• Regulatory science and policy shaping in emerging bioengineering technologies
• Scenario planning and horizon scanning for bioengineering's future directions
• Ethical, cultural, and societal dimensions of bioengineering innovation

6. Genetic Engineering and Molecular Technologies

• CRISPR-based applications for industrial, agricultural, and therapeutic purposes
• Gene drives and population-level genetic interventions
• Metabolic pathway engineering for enhanced production systems
• Protein engineering and directed evolution for industrial applications