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