Doha, Qatar: Qatar University’s (QU) Emergent Materials Journal, a prestigious multi-disciplinary journal in the field of materials science, announced its first-ever Impact Factor (IF) of 3.8, marking a remarkable achievement.
With a five-year Impact Factor of 3.7, Emergent Materials Journal demonstrates its consistent excellence and growing reputation in the scientific community. The Impact Factor is a widely recognised metric that measures a journal’s influence and importance by considering the average number of citations received per article published over a specific period. Achieving a notable Impact Factor of 3.8 reflects the high quality and significance of the research published in Emergent Materials Journal, solidifying its position as a leading publication in the materials science field.
Under the esteemed leadership of Prof. Mariam Al Maadeed, the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at QU and a distinguished scientist in materials science, nanotechnology, and higher education research, Emergent Materials Journal has expanded its reach and fostered an inclusive environment for groundbreaking research from around the world.
The journal’s commitment to publishing innovative and impactful materials science research has garnered increasing recognition, culminating in the impressive Impact Factors achieved within a relatively short period.
From its establishment in 2018 until the end of 2022, the journal was under the distinguished editorship of Prof. Karim Al Amgir, the Director of the Materials Programme and Dow Chair Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Houston. With over 30 years of research experience and numerous accolades, including being a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Prof. Al Amgir played a pivotal role in steering the journal towards excellence. Under his guidance, Emergent Materials Journal published over 300 papers, including review articles and edited book chapters.
Starting in 2022, Prof. Mohamed Mehdi Chehimi has taken the helm as the new Editor-in-Chief of Emergent Materials Journal. Prof. Chehimi, a Senior Research Director at the French CNRS, brings a wealth of expertise to the role. With a Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry from Université Paris 7 and an impressive publication record comprising 350+ research papers, 25+ book chapters, and 3 patents, Prof. Chehimi is a leading authority in the materials science field. Additionally, he has edited five books and six themed issues, further highlighting his dedication to advancing scientific knowledge.
