An Insightful Conversation with Prof. YongAn Huang, Editor-in-Chief of Soft Science
On June 5, 2024, the Editorial Office of Soft Science conducted an online interview with its newly appointed Editor-in-Chief, Prof. YongAn Huang, from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei, China. In the interview, Prof. Huang shared his academic background, research focus, and vision for the future development of Soft Science.
Prof. Huang discussed the important role of academic journals in fostering scholarly communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. He also shared his perspectives on emerging research trends in flexible and wearable electronics. In addition, he outlined his editorial vision for Soft Science and warmly invited researchers from diverse fields to submit high-quality work, expressing his hope to explore scientific frontiers together and to promote the journal's continuous development.
Watch the full interview with Prof. YongAn Huang:
Interview Questions:
Q1. Congratulations on your appointment as the new Editor-in-Chief of Soft Science. Could you briefly introduce your academic background, the main research focus of your group, and some of your key achievements?
Q2. As the new Editor-in-Chief, what is your vision for Soft Science? What expectations and requirements do you have for manuscripts submitted to the journal?
Q3. In recent years, journals focusing on flexible electronics and wearable electronics have increased rapidly. In your view, what unique strengths does Soft Science possess? How do you plan to guide the journal toward becoming a leading publication?
Q4. What is your perspective on the growing number of domestic Chinese journals achieving high impact factors (IFs)?
Q5. In addition to your research activities, what other academic or social roles have you taken on? How do you balance these responsibilities?
About the Interviewee:
Prof. YongAn Huang
School of Mechanical Science & Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Research Interests
• Flexible electronics
• Printed electronics
• Electronic skin
• Inkjet printing
• Laser fabrication
Selected Honors and Awards
• Recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars
• Winner of the Science Exploration Award
• Huazhong Scholar, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
• Leader of the Academic Frontier Young Team - Flexible Electronics Manufacturing Team, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
• Recipient of the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars
• Selected as a Top Young Talent under the National "Ten Thousand Talents Program"
• Selected as a New Century Excellent Talent of the Ministry of Education of China
Editor: Mirra Du
Language Editor: Catherine Yang
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Soft Science
