Abstract
Engineering systems have been designed to facilitate society. These
systems can be seen everywhere in our daily lives ranging from
electrical systems to mechanical systems, and from bio-medical systems
to industrial systems. With tight coupling with information and
communication technology (ICT), these engineering systems can be even
controlled and monitored remotely. These systems are supported massively
with sensors through which they capture enormous data, which is then
used to improve the performance of the systems. Moreover, complex
processes are involved in the overall functioning of these engineering
systems. The management of data and processes within these engineering
systems has been done through traditional ways such as database
management systems or spread sheets, however, involvement of multiple
parties makes these engineering systems more complex to operate, track,
and audit. Blockchain technology has the potential to replace
traditional database systems and offers a level of trust in an untrusted
environment. With features of immutability, traceability, transparency,
availability, and decentralization, blockchain technology is a good
match for engineering systems. Blockchain technology can help in supply
chain in these engineering systems, but it can also be used to
facilitate data, process, and parties. Considering enormous applications
of blockchain technology in engineering systems, this Special Issue in
Wiley Engineering Reports invited for the original scientific and
technical contributions.