IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science

Dr. Steve Gitomer, the current Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science (TPS), will be retiring from that position in 2024.  As a result, the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS) is undertaking a search for a new Editor-in Chief (EiC) of this journal, which is sponsored by this Society. 

The scope of the IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science covers all aspects of the theory and application of plasma science. It includes the following areas: magnetohydrodynamics; thermionics and plasma diodes; basic plasma phenomena; gaseous electronics; microwave/plasma interaction; electron, ion, and plasma sources; space plasmas; intense electron and ion beams; laser-plasma interactions; plasma diagnostics; plasma chemistry and processing; solid-state plasmas; plasma heating; plasma for controlled fusion research; high-energy-density plasmas; industrial/commercial applications of plasma physics; plasma waves and instabilities; and high-power microwave and submillimeter wave generation.  Additional subject areas include dusty plasmas, terahertz, electromagnetic launch science and technology, and fusion science and technology.

The Editor-in-Chief position is for a three-year term and is optionally renewable for additional terms. The term of appointment will begin in 2024 after a transition period between the current EiC and the selected applicant. 

The function of the Editor-in-Chief 

Oversee the daily operations of TPS, including:

• Recruit and manage Senior Editors
• Assist in identifying and recruiting Guest Editors
• Serve as a resource to Senior Editors/Guest Editors on publication policies, etc.
• Assist as needed in appeals and dispute resolution
• Interact with the NPSS AdCom and prepare budget estimates and reports
• Interface with IEEE Publications
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of the publication
• Ensure that the TPS follows IEEE Policy and Procedures
• Execute policies as established by the NPSS Publications Committee
• Lead developments to enhance and strengthen the journal

Requirements for applicants include:

• Solid technical accomplishments and publication record in least one of the disciplines within the scope of TPS
• Exemplary service as a Senior or Guest editor, editor, or in a management capacity for an archival journal
• Ability and motivation to spend sufficient time to fulfill the duties of the EiC of TPS
• Formal support from the institution for which the nominee works (waived if self-employed)
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and management skills
• Suitable temperament – ability to work at all levels including with IEEE Publications staff, TPS Editorial Board, editors, reviewers, and authors
• Commitment to integrity and ethical standards
• Be a member of IEEE and NPSS
• Travel requirements, panel of Editors Meeting and AdCom as required
• Possess an eagerness to continue to move the journal forward to higher levels of accomplishment

Requirements for Applications

• Brief biography of applicant
• Complete CV and list of publications of applicant
• Brief description of how the applicant meets the requirements listed above and vision for the journal

Please submit applications in pdf format to Dr. Paul Dressendorfer ([email protected]), Chair of the NPSS Publications Committee, no later than December 31st , 2023.