Spotlight on Maria Kelly, Rachel A. Wnuk, Recep Kaş, Glenn Teeter, Melissa E. Kreider, and Wilson A. Smith for their Editor’s Choice article published in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES) titled “Rapid Deactivation Convolutes Electrochemical CO2 Reduction Selectivity Measurements on Gold Rotating Ring Disk Electrodes.” The corresponding author of this work is Maria Kelly, an ECS Student member at University of Colorado Boulder, affiliated with the ECS Physical and Analytical Electrochemistry Division. Maria works in the lab of Wilson T. Smith, Principal Investigator of UC Boulder’s Electrobuffs Team.
Free the Science Week Downloads Increase by 84% from 2024 to 2025
Posted on May 9, 2025 by Frances Chaves
In celebration of its ninth annual Free the Science Week (April 6-14, 2025), The Electrochemical Society (ECS) again took down the paywall to the entire ECS Digital Library. For the duration of the week, readers had unrestricted access to almost 440,000 articles and abstracts, producing swells in ECS page visits and content usage that attest to the enduring relevance and value of the open access initiative. Downloads from the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES), ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology (JSS), ECS Meeting Abstracts, ECS Interface, and ECS Transactions (ECST) jumped from 281,260 in 2024 to 518,132 in 2025—an 84 percent increase!
Most-downloaded ECS articles
Dr. Kent Zheng, Assistant Professor in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, is making significant strides in electrochemical research and editorial leadership. Since joining UT Austin in early 2024, he has been at the forefront of developing sustainable battery technologies, focusing on lithium-free systems utilizing zinc and aluminum, and exploring iron-based materials with water-based electrolytes to promote environmental sustainability.
In addition to his research endeavors, Dr. Zheng serves as an Associate Editor for The Electrochemical Society (ECS) journal ECS Advances, where he contributes to shaping the future of electrochemical science publishing. His editorial insights and vision for the journal were recently highlighted in an interview with the ECS Advances editorial team. (https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1149/2.F05251IF) (more…)
ECS Gold Open Access journal achieves major milestone
The Electrochemical Society (ECS) is proud to announce that ECS Advances (ECSA), the Society’s multi-topic Gold Open Access journal launched in January 2022, is now officially indexed in Clarivate’s Web of Science (WoS). This milestone marks a significant achievement in the journal’s growth and impact, ensuring that the high-quality research published in ECS Advances is now searchable and accessible to the global scholarly community through one of the most trusted indexing platforms in the world. (more…)
Connect with Editors at the 247th ECS Meeting in Montréal!
Posted on March 31, 2025 by Adrian PlummerMay 20 | 1730-1900h | ECS Booth
Planning to attend the 247th ECS Meeting in Montréal, Canada? Make sure to stop by the ECS Booth for a special opportunity to connect directly with editors behind ECS’s leading electrochemistry and solid state science journals. Join us on Tuesday, May 20, from 1730-1900h EDT for our Meet the Editors event, hosted in the ECS Exhibit Hall.
This casual, drop-in session brings together members of the ECS Joint Journal Editorial Board to chat with attendees about publishing, peer review, journal scope, and more. Whether you’re submitting your first manuscript, reviewing for ECS journals, or simply curious about the editorial process, this is your chance to gain insight, ask questions, and make connections within the ECS publishing community.
Event date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Event time: 1730-1900h EDT
Event location: Room 517BCD ECS Booth 207
Editorial Spotlight: Andrew Hillier Appointed JES Technical Editor
Posted on March 31, 2025 by Adrian PlummerThe Electrochemical Society (ECS) proudly spotlights Dr. Andrew Hillier of Iowa State University (ISU) following his recent appointment as Technical Editor for the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES) in the Physical and Analytical Electrochemistry, Electrocatalysis, and Photoelectrochemistry topical interest area. This well-earned promotion from his role as Associate Editor reflects Dr. Hillier’s deep commitment to excellence in electrochemical science and scholarly publishing.
A dedicated ECS member since 1992, Dr. Hillier has made enduring contributions to the Society over more than three decades. In addition to his editorial leadership, he is a past Chair of the ECS Physical and Analytical Electrochemistry Division, where he fostered innovation, collaboration, and professional growth within the community. (more…)
A legacy of innovation and dedication in electrochemistry
Since joining The Electrochemical Society (ECS) as a member in 1984, Dr. Robert G. Kelly has exemplified what it means to be a pioneer in the field of electrochemistry. As Editor-in-Chief of ECS’s membership magazine, The Electrochemical Society Interface, since 2018, Dr. Kelly has been instrumental in shaping our community’s conversation and direction. His lifelong commitment to advancing scientific research, dynamic leadership at ECS, and extraordinary contributions to both academia and industry, truly deserve celebrating.
Prof. Kelly holds the prestigious titles of Associate Chair for Operations, AT&T Professor of Engineering, and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia (UVA) which he joined in 1990. As Co-Director of the Center for Electrochemical Science and Engineering, he leads innovative research projects that advance the fundamental understanding of electrochemical processes and translate into practical applications such as the development of embeddable corrosion micro-instruments and the use of microfabrication methods to study localized corrosion. His research has contributed to significant advances in corrosion science and been pivotal in addressing real-world challenges such as corrosion in aging aircraft and infrastructure. (more…)
Editorial Spotlight: Professor Doron Aurbach, JES Technical Editor
Posted on January 28, 2025 by Adrian PlummerProfessor Doron Aurbach, trailblazer in electrochemistry, materials science, and surface chemistry, has had an impressive decade-long tenure as Technical Editor of the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES) in the Battery and Energy Storage topical interest area. An active and valued member and leader of the Society, ECS Battery Division, and ECS Israel Section, he joined ECS in 1983 and is now a Life Member. His exciting career has significantly influenced energy storage and conversion technologies and he has played a pivotal role in shaping the journal’s direction in the battery space.
Call for Nominations: Two JSS Technical Editor Opportunities
Posted on January 13, 2025 by Adrian PlummerThe ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology (JSS) (JSS) welcomes nominations for the role of Technical Editor in the topical interest areas of Carbon Nanostructures and and Materials and Processing. These vital editorial roles are integral to maintaining the journal’s high standards of scientific excellence and ensuring the success of its publication efforts.
Scope of the roles
Carbon Nanostructures and Devices
Areas of interest include design and growth of conducting, semiconducting, and insulating carbon nanostructures including nanocarbons, nanotubes, graphene, and fullerenes. Specific topics include theoretical and experimental studies on nanotubes, graphene, and fullerenes for use in energy, catalytic, and sensor applications; electronic, photonic, electrochemical, and mechanical devices; functional materials, and chemical and physical functionalization of carbon nanostructures; supramolecular assemblies; biomedical devices; and environmental remediation. (more…)
ECS Editors Honored in Clarivate’s 2024 Top Cited Researchers
Posted on December 9, 2024 by Adrian PlummerThe Electrochemical Society (ECS) celebrates the achievement of Dr. Doron Aurbach, Dr. Minhua Shao, and Dr. Gang Wu—dedicated members of the ECS Joint Journal Editorial Board—named to the 2024 Highly Cited Researchers™ list by Clarivate Analytics™ (Clarivate, 2024). This accolade recognizes researchers whose scholarly publications rank in the top 1% by citations in the Web of Science™, a testament to their profound influence and outstanding contributions to their fields. In addition to the impact Dr. Aurbach, Dr. Shao, and Dr. Wu make in the scholarly record, they demonstrate exceptional commitment to ECS and its mission of advancing electrochemical and solid state science. Join us in applauding these distinguished editors! (more…)