Editorial

Abstract

It is a great honor and privilege for me to begin my term as Editor of the JEMT. I have served and contributed to the JEMT for over 20 years as a reviewer, author, guest editor for special issues, and associate editor. During my service as associate editor from 1998 through 2004, I had the opportunity to interact closely with two editors (Dr. David McDowell and Dr. Huseyin Sehitoglu), the editorial board and numerous authors. I also learned about the journal and its purpose and scope, editorial management and requirements, and the review process. The previous Editors have established clear editorial and management policies and a fair review process. Thanks to their effort and that of the editorial board, JEMT has become a premier journal in both the mechanics and materials communities. As Editor, I will build on the success of the previous Editors and will work closely with the editorial board to elevate the journal to new heights.