Join Editorial Board

HELIOS LUMINA LIMITED invites qualified scholars to apply for the position of Editorial Board Member, Associate Editor or Young Editorial Board Member of Intelligent Engineering Letters.

1. How to Apply

Please submit the following materials to the editorial office at editor@hlpublisher.com:

Required documents

  • An up-to-date academic curriculum vitae (CV);
  • A personal photograph (1:1 aspect ratio, at least 400 × 400 pixels);
  • A short statement (200–400 words) describing your research interests and why you wish to join the editorial board.

Optional documents

  • A copy of your academic qualifications;
  • Additional materials demonstrating research capability and peer-review experience.

2. Eligibility Criteria and Requirements

  1. Applicants should have research experience in a field relevant to the scope of the journal, and hold a PhD or be currently enrolled in a PhD programme.
  2. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply if they have demonstrated exceptional research achievements in the past three years and hold a position as lecturer or assistant researcher.
  3. Doctoral candidates may apply only for the position of Young Editorial Board Member. After graduation they may apply to join the Editorial Board. Exceptional candidates may be considered for the position of Associate Editor.
  4. Applicants should have established academic influence, a rigorous approach to research, strong organisational and networking skills, and a genuine interest in editorial work.
  5. Applicants must be able to read and write scholarly papers in English.

3. Responsibilities (at least one of the following each year)

  1. Submit at least two papers (research articles or reviews) as first or corresponding author to the journal;
  2. Recommend and facilitate the submission of at least two high-quality manuscripts;
  3. Submit at least one paper as first or corresponding author and recommend at least one high-quality manuscript to the journal;
  4. Complete at least two peer reviews for the journal.

4. Expectations

  • Actively fulfil editorial responsibilities, promote the journal at international and domestic academic exchanges, and help source high-quality submissions;
  • Regularly update the editorial office on research trends, key projects and funding opportunities in the field;
  • Provide constructive feedback on the journal’s published articles and editorial policy.

5. Benefits of Joining

  • The name, affiliation, photograph and research interests of each board member are published on the journal’s Editorial Team page;
  • A certificate of appointment is issued by HELIOS LUMINA LIMITED;
  • Opportunities to serve as guest editor of special issues;
  • Priority handling of your own submissions, subject to the normal peer-review process.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The editorial office normally responds within two weeks. Please note that acceptance is at the sole discretion of the Editor-in-Chief.