The American Chemical Society (ACS) has announced that Dr. Marc A. Hillmyer, Presidential McKnight endowed chair and professor of chemistry at the University of Minnesota, has been appointed the new editor-in-chief of Macromolecules. Hillmyer previously served as an associate editor of the journal for 10 years. He will succeed current editor-in-chief Dr. Timothy P. Lodge, starting in January 2018.
Hillmyer leads a research group focused on the design, synthesis, characterisation and applications of advanced macromolecular materials. In addition to his teaching and research roles, Hillmyer also serves as the director of the Center for Sustainable Polymers at the University of Minnesota and is finishing his term as the 2017 chair of the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry (POLY).
Lodge has served as the editor-in-chief of Macromolecules for 17 years. He notes that his tenure has been marked by an increasingly global publishing landscape, with technological improvements greatly accelerating the pace of publication.
Macromolecules publishes original research on all fundamental aspects of macromolecular science including synthesis, polymerization mechanisms and kinetics, chemical modification, physical chemistry, and properties of organic, inorganic and naturally occurring polymers. The published research showcases innovative concepts, experimental methods/observations and theoretical approaches in macromolecular science. The journal's high quality is demonstrated by its Impact Factor of 5.8, making it a leading publication in the field of materials science and engineering.
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