Call for Applications: Editor-in-Chief for IEEE T-ASE

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IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering publishes new abstractions, algorithms, theory, methodologies, models, systems, and case studies that can be applied across industries to significantly advance efficiency, quality, productivity, and reliability for society.

The IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) seek candidates for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering (T-ASE), serving a five-year non-renewable term starting 1 October 2026. 

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates for Editor-in-Chief should possess a good understanding of academic, industry, and  government aspects of the field of automation, science, and engineering. In addition, candidates must demonstrate the managerial skills necessary to process manuscripts through the editorial cycle in a timely  fashion. An editor-in-chief must be able to attract respected experts to the editorial board.

Major responsibilities include

  • actively soliciting high-quality manuscripts from potential authors and, with support from publication staff, helping these authors get their manuscripts published;
  • identifying and appointing editorial board members, with the concurrence of the Management Committee;
  • selecting competent manuscript reviewers, with the help of editorial board members, and managing timely reviews of manuscripts;
  • directing editorial board members to seek special-issue proposals and manuscripts in specific areas;
  • providing a clear, broad focus through promotion of personal vision and guidance where appropriate; and
  • resolving conflicts or problems as necessary.

Prospective candidates are asked to provide the following as PDF files by 10 November 2025. SUBMISSION FORM

Nominations/applications should include the following in electronic format (PDF):

  • Brief Plan for T-ASE’s Future
  • Complete Curriculum Vitae
  • Short Biography

For more information on the search process, please contact [email protected]

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