The ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering is pleased to announce the launch of a new cycle of its Early Career Editorial Board (ECEB). Following the great success of the previous two cycles, this initiative continues to provide a unique opportunity for early career researchers to contribute to editorial leadership while gaining invaluable insight into the scholarly publishing process.

The ECEB program is designed to support researchers within 1–3 years of earning their doctoral degree who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship and a commitment to advancing the journal’s mission. Selected members participate in a range of editorial tasks under the mentorship of the journal’s associate editors and leadership team.

🎯 ECEB Objectives and Responsibilities

ECEB members play a vital role in the journal’s operations and outreach, including:

  • Providing peer reviews for submitted manuscripts.
  • Identifying potential reviewers.
  • Acting as social media ambassadors for the journal.
  • Promoting key content, including Editor’s Choice papers and award-winning articles.
  • Supporting special collections and attending editorial meetings.

👏 Meet the New Members of the ECEB (2025–2027)

We are excited to welcome the following exceptional scholars to the ECEB. Each brings outstanding expertise, a strong publication record, and a passion for advancing civil and mechanical engineering knowledge:

  • Marco Behrendt, Ph.D., Rice University
  • Chao Dang, Ph.D., TU Dortmund University
  • Marc Fina, Ph.D., Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
  • Yuguang Fu, Ph.D., Nanyang Technological University
  • Danko Jerez, Ph.D., Federico Santa MarĂ­a University
  • Pei-Pei Li, Ph.D., Beijing University of Technology
  • Meng-Ze Lyu, Ph.D., Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Chiara Masnata, Ph.D., University of Palermo
  • George D. Pasparakis, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
  • Luca Rosafalco, Ph.D., Politecnico di Milano
  • Jize Zhang, Ph.D., Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

📢 Call to the Community

We thank all applicants for their enthusiasm and interest, and we invite the academic community to support this initiative by encouraging promising early career researchers to apply for future cycles. The next application window will be announced in early 2027.

For full program details, please refer to the editorial by Michael Beer, Prof. Dr.-Ing., M.ASCE , published in Volume 11, Issue 2 of the journal.

Let us all congratulate and welcome our new ECEB members! We look forward to their contributions and the continued success of this growing community of early-career leaders.

Published: July 2025