Spotlight on Early-Career Breakthroughs in Surface and Interface Science

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

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 use the JVST article template. During submission, you will have an opportunity to indicate that your paper is a part of one of these collections by choosing either the Special Topic or Conference Collection on “Spotlight on Early-Career Breakthroughs in Surface and Interface”.
Submission Deadline: March 16, 2026Contribute to this Special Topic