Spotlight on Early-Career Breakthroughs in Surface and Interface Science

Submission Deadline: March 16, 2026Contribute to this Special Topic

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This Special Topic Collection will feature articles on all areas that fall within the scope of JVST A, authored or co-authored by early-career professionals, scientists, and engineers who are currently working towards their Ph.D. or are within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D

 

 

 

Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

  • Applied and fundamental surface science
  • Atomic layer deposition and atomic layer etching
  • Electronic, photonic, and magnetic materials
  • Thin films and interfaces
  • Plasma science and technology
  • Surface coatings and engineering

Guest Editors

Rachael Farber, University of Kansas

Xiao Shu, South China University of Technology

Tomojit Chowdhury, University of Chicago

Manuscript Details & Submission

Authors are encouraged to follow the Information for Contributors provided online and use the JVST article templates available. All early-career authors on a paper are invited to include a photo and a biography of up to 250 words with their article submission. The photos and bios of all early-career authors will be printed at the end of each article.

One of the articles in these collections will be selected for the JVST Early Career Author Award. All early career professionals who authored or co-authored the article will be recognized as awardees and be presented with certificates, and the corresponding author will be awarded a registration waiver to attend AVS 72 in Pittsburgh, PA, November 8-13, 2026. The winning article will be widely promoted via email and on social and professional networks

Submission Deadline: March 16, 2026Contribute to this Special Topic