Governance

Editorial Board

The editorial board manages peer review quality, publication ethics, and long-term journal standards.

Matthew Lease

Editor-in-Chief

The University of Texas at Austin

Oversees editorial quality and review consistency, with a focus on practical experimental design and responsible AI methods. He holds a PhD in information studies.

Academic interests

Applied Physics • Instrumentation • Research Methods

Elena Petrova

Managing Editor

University of Glasgow

Coordinates editorial operations and supports clear, fair peer-review communication across subject sections.

Academic interests

Scientific Writing • Publication Ethics • Peer Review Workflows

Omar Al-Hassan

Associate Editor (Materials & Devices)

University of Portsmouth

Handles materials and device submissions, emphasizing reproducible prototyping and transparent evaluation criteria.

Academic interests

Materials Science • Device Prototyping • Testing Standards

James R. Walker

Associate Editor (Robotics & Learning Systems)

University of Leeds

Leads review handling for robotics and learning systems, with emphasis on classroom-ready engineering applications.

Academic interests

Robotics • Embedded Systems • Engineering Education