In a prominent recognition of scientific leadership, Dr. Venugopal Rao Soma, Senior Professor in School of Physics and DIA-CoE (earlier known as ACRHEM), University of Hyderabad, has been appointed as a Topical Editor for Applied Optics, a leading journal published by Optica (formerly the Optical Society of America – OSA). He will be working along with the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Peter Andersen, and Deputy Editors.
A Legacy of Editorial Leadership
Prof. Venugopal Rao brings a distinguished record of editorial service in high-impact international publishing:
• Past Editorial Service: Served for 6 years as Associate Editor for Optica’s flagship journal Optics Letters, and 10 years as Associate Editor for RSC Advances.
• Current Editorial Positions: Currently holds Associate Editor roles with Opto-Electronic Advances (Chinese Laser Press) and Frontiers in Photonics.
• National Contribution: Serves as an active Editorial Board Member for the Defence Science Journal, published by DRDO, India.
This prestigious appointment underscores the University of Hyderabad’s strong research footprint and sustained contribution to global advances in optical sciences and photonics.