The ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology (JSS) welcomes nominations for the role of Technical Editor in the Electronic and Photonic Devices and Systems topical interest area. This critical editorial role is integral to maintaining the journal’s high standards of scientific excellence and ensuring the success of its publication efforts.

Scope of the topic

The scope of the topic is fundamental properties and measurements of device fabrication and characteristics for electronic and photonic applications. Specific topics include thin film transistors, MOSFETs, bipolar devices, quantum devices, silicon, germanium, and related microelectronic and photonic devices, micro- and nano-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS), solid state sensors, wide bandgap semiconductor materials and devices, photovoltaic energy conversion devices, memories, graphene-based devices, plasmonics, power devices, silicon-on-insulator devices, and bioelectronics. (more…)

The 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…)

Professor 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.

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Deadline: July 24, 2022

ECS seeks to fill two Technical Editor positions in the Sensors Technical Interest Area (TIA). The first serves the wide range of sensors topics for ECS Sensors Plus. The second covers sensors topics for the Journal of The Electrochemical Society and ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology.

Nominees for these positions must possess and maintain scientific knowledge of the scope of the sensors topical interest area. Technical Editors are appointed for a minimum initial two-year term, renewable for additional terms, up to a maximum of 12 total years of service in this role. (more…)

Deadline: September 13, 2019

ECS is seeking to fill the position of technical editor in fuel cells, electrolyzers, and energy conversion for the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES).

Nominees for this position must possess and maintain scientific knowledge of the scope of the fuel cells, electrolyzers, and energy conversion topical interest area, which covers theoretical and experimental aspects of all types of fuel cells, electrolyzers, photovoltaics, and photoelectrochemistry. Specific topics as relates to energy conversion include design, modeling, testing, and evaluation; novel electrode structures and their characterization, including electrocatalytic materials and electrocatalysis; engineering aspects of fuel, electrochemical fuel synthesis, water, and thermal management. Materials at high temperatures are included.

The technical editor will be appointed for a minimum initial two-year term, renewable for additional terms, up to a maximum of 12 years total service in this role.

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Deadline: April 19, 2019

ECS is seeking to fill the position of technical editor in electrochemical/electroless deposition for the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES).

Nominees for this position must possess and maintain scientific knowledge of the scope of the electrochemical/electroless deposition topical interest area, which covers deposition of metals, oxides, semiconductors, nanostructures, and composite materials; nanofabrication; fundamental aspects of nucleation and growth; physical and mechanical aspects of deposits, including structure and internal stress; modeling; industrial plating and plating baths; leveling, accelerating, and suppressing agents.

The technical editor will be appointed for a minimum initial two-year term, renewable for additional terms, up to a maximum of 12 years total service in this role.

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Photo Credit: Essential Energy Everyday

Lead batteries have been around 1859. They’ve changed our lives, giving us car batteries, standby batteries in case power outages, electric vehicles, and more. Still, despite all this progress, no one really understands the inner workings of lead batteries. According to Essential Energy Everyday, for the last century, lead battery manufacturers have invested much of their research in creating function and production, without fully understanding the underlying chemistry. However, that’s soon said to change as lead batteries are headed for a “high-tech makeover.”

A team of researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, and Electric Applications have joined forces to realize the potential of a venerable battery technology.

Venkat Srinivasan, director of the Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science and ECS member, says this is a beautiful example of how synergy between industry and science can drive innovation. (more…)