Greenverse Science Successfully Holds Inaugural Editorial Board Meeting

On January 8, 2026, Greenverse Science held its inaugural Editorial Board meeting online. The meeting marked the official launch of the journal's editorial governance and academic strategy, laying a solid foundation for its international development.

A total of 18 distinguished scholars attended, including:

• Prof. Dengsong Zhang, Director of the Research Office at Shanghai University, Shanghai, China, and Editor-in-Chief of Greenverse Science
• Prof. Chuncheng Chen, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
• Prof. Dingsheng Wang, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
• Prof. Gang Wu, Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA
• Prof. Jun Chen, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
• Prof. Xin Tu, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK

These and other leading experts gathered to provide guidance on the strategic development and positioning of the new journal.

Meeting Attendees

Opening Remarks

Prof. Dengsong Zhang welcomed all Editorial Board members and expressed his gratitude for their support. He emphasized that Greenverse Science is an interdisciplinary, open access journal dedicated to advancing research and innovation in renewable energy, environmental science, and advanced materials.

Prof. Zhang highlighted the journal's commitment to a development strategy prioritizing quality and international standards, focusing on carefully managed publication volume, rigorous peer review, and high-impact original research articles, reviews, and perspectives. He stressed that these standards will ensure the journal's long-term scientific credibility and global influence.

OAE Publishing Inc. and Journal Introduction

OAE Publishing Inc.
Ms. Siqing Hu, Deputy Publisher of OAE Publishing Inc., provided an overview of the company's development and international strategy. She highlighted OAE's commitment to high-standard publishing services and building a robust academic ecosystem. Through conferences, academic training programs, and initiatives promoting research integrity, OAE actively supports emerging disciplines and fosters the growth of international journals.

Greenverse Science
Ms. Hu introduced the founding goals and strategic positioning of Greenverse Science. As an open access platform, the journal aims to cover a wide range of research - from basic environmental science to scalable technologies and policy-oriented solutions - serving as a bridge between scientific discovery and practical sustainability applications.

Discussion Session

The meeting concluded with an in-depth discussion among Editorial Board members. Topics included the journal's positioning, distinctive features, development strategies, publishing priorities, and current research trends in sustainability. Members shared numerous actionable recommendations to guide the journal's early-stage development.

Editor-in-Chief's Summary

Prof. Dengsong Zhang summarized the discussions and outlined the journal's forward-looking strategies:

• Establishing a professional, international, and dynamic Editorial Board
• Upholding academic responsibility and rigorous quality standards for manuscripts
• Strategically curating high-impact original research, reviews, and perspectives
• Introducing journal awards to encourage and support early-career researchers

He reaffirmed that Greenverse Science will uphold fair, transparent, and rigorous peer-review standards, welcome global submissions, and actively promote international academic exchange and collaboration. The ultimate goal is to build a high-level, international platform for sustainable development research.

Concluding Remarks

The successful inaugural Editorial Board meeting marks the beginning of Greenverse Science as a reliable platform for interdisciplinary sustainability research. It laid the groundwork for international collaboration and the exchange of innovative ideas, emerging research, and academic expertise. Looking ahead, the journal will focus on cutting-edge scientific frontiers and global environmental challenges, inviting researchers worldwide to contribute to advancing sustainable science and driving practical solutions for a greener future.

Editor: Yilia Duan
Language Editor: Catherine Yang
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Greenverse Science