ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSES | NOVEMBER 2026 47 A panel session on “the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Materials Research and Journal Publications” was held at the International Materials, Applications, and Technologies (IMAT) 2026 conference on September 29 in Quebec City, Canada. Moderated by Elizabeth Hoffman, FASM, ASM President (2025–2026), the event offered an opportunity for attendees to better understand the challenges and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the journal publishing industry. The panel provided insights into AI’s impact on 1) materials research from the points of view of authors, students, and professors, 2) manuscript preparation including the writing process and literature review, and 3) the peer review process. The discussion ended with some thoughts about future AI challenges. INTRODUCTION Hoffman: Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly influential part of our personal and professional lives, and materials research is no exception. From identifying promising materials and accelerating simulations to supporting data analysis, manuscript preparation, and the discovery of new scientific connections, AI is reshaping how research is conducted and communicated. These developments bring significant opportunities, but they also raise important questions about accuracy, transparency, authorship, confi- dentiality, editorial independence, and the role of human judgment. As AI IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON MATERIALS RESEARCH AND JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS PANEL AT IMAT 2026 Editors from ASM’s suite of journals discuss the evolving landscape of AI in materials research, manuscript preparation, and peer review. *Member of ASM International Moderator Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman, FASM* ASM President 2025-2026 Savannah River National Laboratory Panelist Dr. Elvin Beach* Editor, Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention The Ohio State University Panelist Dr. Ursula Kattner, FASM* Editor, Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Panelist Dr. Ryan M. Deacon* Editor, Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis RTX Technology Research Center Panelist Dr. André McDonald, FASM* Editor, Journal of Thermal Spray Technology Memorial University of Newfoundland Panelist Wenchi Liu* Materials Science and Physics Student Northwestern University
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