UH Chemist Named Associate Editor for Chemistry of Materials

Dr. Jakoah Brgoch, professor of chemistry and chemical engineering at the University of Houston. — Dr. Jakoah Brgoch, professor of chemistry and chemical engineering at the University
of Houston.

Dr. Jakoah Brgoch, Eby Nell McElrath Professor in the Department of Chemistry and
the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the
University of Houston, has been appointed associate editor for Chemistry of Materials, a peer-reviewed journal published by the American Chemical Society.

A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and principal investigator with
the Texas Center for Superconductivity at UH (TcSUH), Brgoch brings a dynamic portfolio
of research and publishing experience to the role. His group investigates the design
and discovery of advanced inorganic materials through a combination of solid-state
synthesis, physical characterization, and computational modeling.

Brgoch pictured in his office where he leads cutting-edge research on advanced inorganic materials. Brgoch was recently named an associate editor for Chemistry of Materials, a leading journal published by the American Chemical Society. — Brgoch pictured in his office where he leads cutting-edge research on advanced inorganic
materials. Brgoch was recently named an associate editor for *Chemistry of Materials*, a leading journal published by the American Chemical Society.

With more than 125 publications and over 7,200 citations to his name, Brgoch has built
an international reputation in the areas of superhard materials, solid-state lighting,
and data-driven materials design. His work has been recognized for advancing the understanding
of structure–property relationships in complex materials. This area of expertise is
well aligned with the scope of Chemistry of Materials, a leading journal at the intersection
of chemistry, physics, and engineering.

“Dr. Brgoch’s appointment is a testament to the strength of his research and leadership
in the materials chemistry community,” said Dr. David Hoffman, chair of the Department
of Chemistry. “His role as associate editor will help elevate UH’s visibility in the
field and provide new opportunities for collaboration and scholarly impact.”

Brgoch earned his Ph.D. in chemistry from Iowa State University in 2012 and completed
a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He joined
the UH faculty in 2014.

In his new role, Brgoch will oversee the peer-review process for submitted manuscripts,
help identify emerging trends in materials research, and contribute to maintaining
the journal’s high editorial standards.

For more on Brgoch and the Brgoch Research Group, visit: www.brgochchemistry.com

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