As we embark on Peer Review Week 2024, running from September 23 to September 27, we reflect on the fundamental role peer review plays in the world of scholarly publishing. The scholarly publishing community, including The Electrochemical Society (ECS), marks this week by celebrating peer reviewers whose diligence and expertise ensure the integrity, quality, and impact of the research published. This year’s theme—Innovation and Technology in Peer Review—embodies the spirit of collaboration and rigorous standards that are essential to advancing science.
Peer review is the backbone of scientific research. Every groundbreaking paper published today is a testament to the peer reviewers assessing the quality and validity of manuscripts submitted for publication consideration. For over 100 years, ECS has been a global leader in advancing electrochemistry and solid state science. This progress has been fueled by the contributions of peer reviewers, who uphold the mission of accelerating advancements in science while maintaining an unwavering commitment to protecting the integrity of the scholarly record. At its core, peer review is a process of scrutiny, correction, and validation. It ensures that research findings are trustworthy, replicable, and based on sound methodologies. This process enables journals to publish work that can reliably contribute to the scientific community’s collective knowledge and helps prevent the dissemination of false or misleading information. Peer reviewers are the gatekeepers, safeguarding the integrity of the scholarly record.
For ECS, which publishes high-impact articles in its family of journals, peer review plays a crucial role in shaping the future of technological innovation. Reviewers evaluate the significance of research findings, the rigor of experimental procedures, and their relevance to the ECS community. This rigorous vetting process is why the ECS journals are recognized for their scholarly excellence, drawing readers and researchers from around the globe.
In today’s fast-paced scientific environment, peer reviewers must balance the pressure of maintaining high standards with meeting the demand for rapidly disseminating knowledge. Without their commitment, advancing fields like electrochemistry and solid state science would be hindered by a lack of reliable, high-quality research outputs.
Honoring our most dedicated peer reviewers
As part of this year’s celebration, ECS proudly announces the inaugural class of 2024 Top ECS Reviewers. This distinguished group represents the pinnacle of dedication, thoroughness, and expertise within the electrochemical science community. The Top ECS Reviewers provide insightful, constructive, and timely reviews, supporting ECS’s mission of advancing science for a more sustainable future.
Their contributions are a key reason why ECS journals continue to disseminate high-impact research that pushes the boundaries of electrochemistry and solid state science. These individuals embody the values of excellence, integrity, and stewardship. Their work ensures that ECS remains a trusted voice in scholarly publishing. These 39 peer reviewers represent the top three reviewers for each of the ECS topical interest areas represented in our four peer-reviewed journals: Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES), ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology (JSS), ECS Advances (ECSA), and ECS Sensors Plus (ECSSP).
Batteries and Energy Storage
Xing-Long Wu, Northeast Normal University, China
Ryoichi Tatara, Yokohama National University, Japan
Liqiang Mai, Wuhan University of Technology, China
Carbon Nanostructures and Devices
Melih Besir Arvas, Istanbul University, Turkey
Onur Akyildirim, Kafkas University, Turkey
Muhammet Meriç Atan, Hitit University, Turkey
Corrosion Science and Technology
Gerald Frankel, The Ohio State University, US
Venkata Bhuvaneswari Vukkum, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, US
Elena Romanovskaia, University of Virginia, US
Dielectric Science and Materials
Ramakanta Naik, ICT-IOC Engineering and Materials Physics, India
Shridhar N. Mathad, KLE Institute of Technology, India
Rongli Gao, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, China
Electrochemical/Electroless Deposition
Po-Yu Chen, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan
Michael F. Simpson, The University of Utah, US
Wei-Qun Shi, Institute of High Energy Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Electronic Materials and Processing
Qinzhi Xu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Jihoon Seo, Clarkson University, US
Puneet Jawali, Lam Research Corp, US
Electrochemical Engineering
Arash Namaeighasemi, Ohio University, US
Geethapriyan Thangamani, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Venkat Subramanian, The University of Texas at Austin, US
Electronic and Photonic Devices and Systems
Stephen Pearton, University of Florida, US
Jihyun Kim, Seoul National University, South Korea
Han-Yin Liu, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan
Fuel Cells, Electrolyzers, and Energy Conversion
Lorenz Gubler, Paul Scherrer Institut Electrochemistry Laboratory, Switzerland
Yudong Wang, University of Connecticut, US
Kevin Huang, University of South Carolina, US
Luminescence and Display Materials, Devices, and Processing
Xiaoyong Huang, Taiyuan University of Technology, China
Kai Li, China University of Petroleum, China
Venkata Krishnaiah Kummara, Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engineering, India
Organic and Bioelectrochemistry
Scott Prins, McGill University, Canada
Meijing Wang, Polytechnique Montréal, Canada
Antoine Juneau, McGill University, Canada
Physical and Analytical Electrochemistry, Electrocatalysis, and Photoelectrochemistry
Asma Khoobi, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran
Andrzej Lasia, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada
Dianping Tang, Fuzhou University, China
Sensors
Somayeh Tajik, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Pramod Kumar Gupta, Fraunhofer Coatings and Diamond Technologies, US
Yuanjie Su, University of Electronic Science and Technology, China
As we celebrate Peer Review Week 2024, let us thank the countless reviewers who give their time and expertise to ensure that the work published in ECS journals is of the highest standard. Their efforts not only shape the present landscape of electrochemical research but also pave the way for future discoveries that will drive sustainable innovations worldwide.
This week, we acknowledge and honor their tireless work, understanding that without peer review, the world of scientific discovery would not be the same. Let us continue to uphold the values of peer review, recognizing the critical role it plays in the pursuit of knowledge and the advancement of science.
Happy Peer Review Week 2024!
