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IEEE Sensors Journal Associate Editor Nominations and Appointments

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IEEE Sensors Journal Associate Editor Nominations and Appointments

Appointments to the Editorial Board of IEEE Sensors Journal are made by the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the Senior Editors (Associate Editors-in-Chief and Topical Editors). Candidates are considered for appointment upon nomination by one or more Senior Editors. Self-nominations by candidates would normally be sent to the Topical Editor who is closest to their field of expertise. and will be in the form of the candidate’s short CV, emphasising their research proficiency and editorial experience, together with the current editorial expertise grid filled in by the candidate.

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Appointments to the Editorial Board of IEEE Sensors Journal are made by the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the Senior Editors (Associate Editors-in-Chief and Topical Editors). Candidates are considered for appointment upon nomination by one or more Senior Editors. Self-nominations by candidates would normally be sent to the Topical Editor who is closest to their field of expertise. The nomination will be in the form of the candidate’s short CV, emphasising their research proficiency and editorial experience, together with the current editorial expertise grid filled in by the candidate.

Nominee

Nominee Name*

Nominator

(If self-nomination, skip. Obtaining an endorsement from a current topical editor greatly enhances the chances for appointment.)
Nominator Name

Section 2

Below is a table, presented as a check-list, with the main essential and desirable skills for contributing as an Associate Editor of the IEEE Sensors Journal.

Essential experience and skills

1. To have published a considerable number of sensors-related papers in the IEEE Sensors Journal and in other publications
2. To have their main research activity in at least one of the Journal’s Topical Areas.
3. To have been a reviewer for the IEEE Sensors Journal or other journals in the field of sensors and completed reviews in a timely manner
4. To be committed to manage competently the peer review of at least 5 manuscripts per month, in a time schedule compatible with the accepted norms for the manuscript flow (IEEE Sensors Journal is committed to finalize the first review cycle within a month).

Desired experience and skills

5. To have previous editorial experience
6. Ability to cover/handle several research categories as defined by the Editors Information Classification Scheme (EDICS) in IEEE Sensors Journal and the editorial Expertise Grid
7. To have supervised PhD and Masters students, or a research team, on sensors topics
8. To show strong commitment to the success of IEEE Sensors Journal
9. Motivation to improve the productivity and quality of IEEE Sensors Journal
10. Ability to contribute to the management of special issues in their topical area, as well as to special editorial projects

Attachments Section

For self-nominations, please read the Associate Editor Manual on the Journal website and attach the following:

Please download the Expertise Grid from the link, fill it out by putting an X on each row indicating the level of your expertise, and then upload it here.

Max. file size: 50 MB.
your short CV with your publication list showing your expertise in sensors.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
your cover letter (up to 2 pages), addressing how your relevant experience meets the criteria above, as well as the essentials of your motivation and interest in contributing to the Journal.
Max. file size: 50 MB.