25 Jun 2025
In recognition of his outstanding dedication to academic service, Dr Ankit Garg, Associate Professor at the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences (HES), School of Science (SCI), Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) has been awarded the Editor Distinction Awards in the Author Service Category by Springer Nature for his contributions to three international journals, including Acta Geophysica (Official Journal of The Institute of Geophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences), Materials Circular Economy and Indian Geotechnical Journal.
These awards recognize the exceptional efforts of editors in enhancing the author experience and ensuring that the peer-review process remains efficient, constructive, and fair.
Dr Garg actively contributes to the scholarly community by serving as an Associate Editor for international journals such as?Soil Use and Management?and the?Journal of Smart Construction and Sustainable Cities. He has also previously served as a Guest Editor for other leading journals, including the?Journal of Damage Mechanics,?Journal of Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery,?Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste?(American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)),?Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, and?Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering Infrastructure.
Dr Garg stated that "Receiving these awards is a tremendous honor. I am deeply grateful to the HES Department and School of Science at XJTLU for fostering an environment that encourages faculty to engage in meaningful academic service. It is incredibly rewarding to support fellow researchers in advancing knowledge in our field."
Dr Garg’s achievements highlight the collaborative and research-driven culture at SCI and XJTLU, where faculty members are encouraged to contribute beyond their excellence in teaching and research. In particular, the Department of Health and Environmental Sciences provides a dynamic platform for academics to engage in impactful service, ensuring that scholarly work reaches its fullest potential. As Dr. Garg continues to meaningfully contribute to the discipline, his work stands as a testament to the importance of academic service in shaping the future of scientific publishing.
Dr Ankit Garg has recently joined the HES Department, School of Science at XJTLU. He is a globally renowned scholar in the field of Soil Remediation and Treatment through the use of Biochar and AI. He is in the process of actively recruiting highly talented Bachelor’s, Masters and PhD students to join his research lab. Students who are interested in this field are welcome to contact him directly at Ankit.Garg@gdsqbz.com
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25 Jun 2025