Magazine Presidential Committee
Welcome to the Magazine Presidential Committee (MPC) of the ISSMGE
Our profession’s stories, told by its people.
The MPC is the ISSMGE Presidential Committee responsible for the ISSMGE Magazine, the Society’s flagship publication for news, stories and ideas from across the global geotechnical community. Building on the long record of the ISSMGE Bulletin, the Magazine broadens that mission: it brings together the work of our Technical Committees, Member Societies, industry partners, young members and researchers in one accessible publication, read by engineers worldwide.
Our mandate The MPC exists to collect, curate and share. We gather contributions from every part of the Society, shape them into engaging and reliable content, and bring them to members and to the wider engineering community.
From Bulletin to Magazine: The Vision Behind the Shift
For nearly 20 years, the ISSMGE Bulletin has kept members informed about the Society’s activities, conferences, committees and people. It has been a reliable record of ISSMGE life, and we are grateful to all the editors and contributors who built it.
The profession, and the way people read, have changed. Members want to see not only what the Society is doing, but also the projects, ideas and people behind geotechnical engineering. Industry, students and the wider public increasingly look for content that is visual, accessible and easy to share.
The move to a Magazine responds to this. Under the presidency of Prof. Lyesse Laloui, the MPC was established for the 2026–2030 term to turn the Bulletin into a publication with a stronger editorial voice, a wider range of content and a broader readership.
Mission and Objectives
Mission: To make the ISSMGE Magazine the shared voice of the global geotechnical community, connecting members across regions, sectors and generations through stories that inform, inspire and recognize.
Objectives:
- Showcase the work of the Society by giving visibility to the activities and outcomes of Technical Committees, Board-Level and Presidential Committees, and Member Societies.
- Bridge academia and practice by publishing project stories, case histories and accessible summaries of research with practical relevance.
- Give a voice to every member, with balanced representation across regions, professional sectors, genders and career stages.
- Celebrate people through profiles, interviews, award announcements and tributes.
- Engage young professionals and students as readers, contributors and members of the editorial team.
- Raise the profile of geotechnical engineering beyond the Society, with content that can be shared with industry, clients and the public.
Call for Contributions: Your Stories Make the Magazine
The Magazine is written by the Society, for the Society. Every member has a story worth sharing, and we warmly invite contributions from all parts of the ISSMGE community. You do not need to wait to be invited.
Member Societies: Share your national news, events, anniversaries, awards and initiatives, so members worldwide can learn from your activities.
Technical Committees: Tell us about your workshops outcomes, guidelines, and collaborations. The Magazine is a direct way to increase the visibility and impact of your TC’s work.
Industry and Corporate Associates: Share your projects, innovations and lessons from the field. We will work closely with the Industry Partnership and Engagement Committee (IPEC) to bring practice to the fore.
Young Members and Students: Write about your career path, research, field experience or ideas for the future of the profession. We will work with the Young Member Presidential Group (YMPG) and the Future Leaders Committee to amplify your voice.
Researchers and Academics: Send short, accessible summaries of your recent work, focusing on why it matters in practice.
Every member: Send us your photos from site or conferences, letters to the editor, ideas for topics, or nominations for people we should profile.
How to Submit
- Choose your section or suggest a new one.
- Prepare your contribution: news items of [150–300] words, articles and features of [800–1,500] words, with a short title and author names and affiliations.
- Add images where possible: [2–4] high-resolution photos (JPEG or PNG, at least [300 dpi]) with captions and credits, and confirmation that you have permission to use them (People in action photos not still group photos).
- Send it to [email protected] with the subject line "Magazine contribution – [section name]".
- Deadlines: the Magazine is published [frequency, e.g. quarterly]. The deadline for the next issue will be announced soon.
The MPC editorial team reviews every contribution and may edit for length, clarity and style. We will contact authors before publication if any substantial changes are needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can contribute? Any ISSMGE member, Member Society, Technical Committee or Corporate Associate. Non-members may also be invited to contribute.
Is there a fee to publish? No. Contributing to the Magazine is free, and the Magazine is freely available to all.
Is the Magazine peer-reviewed? No. The Magazine is an editorial publication, not a scientific journal. Technical papers should be submitted to ISSMGE conferences or journals.
What happens to the Bulletin archive? All past issues of the ISSMGE Bulletin remain available online.
MPC Leadership Team
The MPC was established by ISSMGE President Prof. Lyesse Laloui for the 2026–2030 term. Dr. Mona Badr El-Din Anwar was appointed Chair of the MPC.
Chair
Dr. Mona Badr El-Din Anwar
Senior Associate Geotechnical Engineer (DAR Al-Handasah – Sidara)
Part Time Professor of Geotechnical Engineer – German University in Cairo
Egypt
Vice-Chair
To be announced
Secretary
To be announced
Members:
- Recruitment is ongoing. If you are willing to help shape the advancement of geotechnical engineering around the globe, and are interested in collaboration and in bringing our profession’s stories to a worldwide audience, please contact us at the email below with your CV and a letter of intent explaining why you would be a good fit for the committee.
Latest Issue and Archive
Contact
We would love to hear from you! For contributions, ideas or questions, please email:
[email protected]
The MPC is currently preparing the launch of the Magazine for the 2026–2030 term. This page will be updated as our program develops.