YEREVAN, Armenia — The American University of Armenia (AUA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Reza Malekian, dean of the Zaven P. and Sonia Akian College of Science and Engineering (ACSE) and director of the Engineering Research Center at AUA, as associate editor-in-chief of the IEEE Journal of Selected Areas in Sensors (JSAS). The appointment was unanimously supported by the IEEE Sensors Council Advisory Committee.
IEEE JSAS is a fully open-access technical journal that publishes papers across all areas within the scope of the IEEE Sensors Council. Its coverage encompasses the theory, design, simulation, fabrication, manufacturing, and application of devices for sensing and transducing physical, chemical, and biological phenomena, with particular emphasis on the electronics, physics, and reliability aspects of sensors and integrated sensor-actuators.
In his new role, Dr. Malekian will work closely with the journal’s editorial leadership to uphold rigorous publication standards and to advance the dissemination of cutting-edge sensor research to the global scientific community.
“This appointment is a recognition in the field, and I am deeply grateful to the IEEE Sensors Council leadership for their trust and acknowledgement of my many years of service within this council,” said Dr. Malekian. “As a founding senior editor of JSAS since its inception, I have had the privilege of collaborating with distinguished editors and guest editors from around the world. I am now excited to take on this new role and to work alongside Editor-in-Chief Professor Paul C.-P. Chao of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan, to advance the journal’s impact and lead it to new heights.”
AUA President Dr. Bruce Boghosian congratulated Dr. Malekian on this distinguished appointment, remarking, “AUA takes pride in Dean Malekian’s continued contributions to the scientific leadership at the University. This appointment further reflects the commitment of the Akian College of Science and Engineering to excellence and its growing recognition within the international scientific community. ACSE’s faculty are actively involved in high-impact research and international scholarly collaborations, contributing to advancements across diverse fields of engineering and science. Under Dr. Malekian’s leadership, the College fosters an internationally oriented academic environment, where students benefit from exposure to world-class research, cross-border partnerships, and opportunities for academic and professional mobility.”
Dr. Malekian also serves as deputy editor-in-chief for special issues at IET Communications, working with Editor-in-Chief Professor Jian Ren of Michigan State University and fellow Deputy Editor-in-Chief Professor Honggang Wang of the Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University in the United States.
Founded in 1991, the American University of Armenia (AUA) is a private, independent university located in Yerevan, Armenia, affiliated with the University of California, and accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission in the United States. AUA provides local and international students with Western-style education through top-quality undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs, promotes research and innovation, encourages civic engagement and community service, and fosters democratic values.