Soft Science Announces 2024 Annual Awards
In recognition of scholars who have made outstanding contributions to the development, scholarly impact, and editorial work of the journal, we are pleased to announce the winners of the Soft Science Journal Awards 2024. We sincerely thank all editorial board members, young editorial board members, editors, and reviewers for their continued support and contributions to the journal’s growth! These awards include the Outstanding Editor Award, Outstanding Reviewer Award, and Most Influential Paper Award.
1. Outstanding Editor Award
Zhigang Chen
Queensland University of Technology
Seung Hwan Ko
Seoul National University
Xinge Yu
City University of Hong Kong
2. Outstanding Reviewer Award
| Name | Country |
| Alina Y. Rwei | Netherlands |
| Changyong (Chase) Cao | United States |
| Han Eol Lee | South Korea |
| Hou-Yong Yu | China |
| Junye Cheng | China |
| Marc Parrilla | Belgium |
| Maria Brzhezinskaya | Germany |
| Qilin Hua | China |
| Xia Sun | Canada |
| Xiao-Qiao Wang | China |
3. Most Influential Paper Award
| Paper | Authors |
| Morphing matter: from mechanical principles to robotic applications | Xudong Yang#, Yuan Zhou#, Huichan Zhao, Weicheng Huang, Yifan Wang, K. Jimmy Hsia*, Mingchao Liu* |
| Shape memory behaviors of 3D printed liquid crystal elastomers | Lu Dai, Liqian Wang, Baihong Chen, Zengting Xu, Zhijian Wang*, Rui Xiao* |
| Laser-induced direct graphene patterning: from formation mechanism to flexible applications | Haiyang Yu, Mengxin Gai, Lei Liu, Furong Chen, Jing Bian*, Yongan Huang* |
We extend our deepest gratitude to all scholars. It is your dedication and efforts that drive the continuous progress of Soft Science. Your commitment to innovation and excellence shapes the future of academia.
Looking ahead, we eagerly anticipate collaborating on breakthroughs, fostering cutting-edge research, and paving the way for a new chapter of scientific discovery!
Editor: Inga Ren
Language Editor: Emma Chen
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Soft Science
