Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Materials Research and Journal Publications - Panel Discussion
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 9:10 – 10:30 a.m. | 309AB
Chair and Moderator:
Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman, FASM, Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) | President, ASM International
Panelists:
Dr. Elvin Beach, The Ohio State University | Editor, Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention
Dr. Ryan M. Deacon, RTX Technology Research Center | Editor, Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis
Dr. Ursula Kattner, FASM, National Institute of Standards and Technology | Editor, Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion
Dr. André McDonald, FASM, University of Alberta | Editor, Journal of Thermal Spray Technology
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping both how materials research is conducted and how it is published. In this 90-minute moderated panel, editors of ASM journals — joined by a graduate student researcher navigating these tools firsthand — will discuss what they are seeing in submitted manuscripts, the policies and ethical considerations surrounding AI in research, manuscript preparation, and peer review, and the implications for authors, reviewers, and the scientific record moving forward. The session will conclude with open audience Q&A. Whether you are an author, Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman, Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL)