Sai Konda
About Sai Konda
Sai Konda is an Associate Publisher at the American Chemical Society, with a strong background in physical and theoretical chemistry. He holds a Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin and has held various editorial and academic positions over his career.
Current Role at American Chemical Society
Sai Konda currently holds the position of Associate Publisher at the American Chemical Society, a role he has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, he manages a team of nine direct reports and oversees various publishing initiatives. His responsibilities include strategic planning and execution of publishing projects, contributing to the advancement of the organization’s mission in the field of chemistry.
Previous Experience at American Chemical Society
Prior to his current role, Sai Konda served as Senior Managing Editor for the Physical Chemistry Portfolio at the American Chemical Society from 2017 to 2022. He also held the position of Managing Editor for The Journal of Physical Chemistry from 2016 to 2017. During his tenure, he oversaw the launch of five new journals, demonstrating his capability in managing complex publishing operations.
Educational Background
Sai Konda earned his Master of Science in Physical Chemistry from East Tennessee State University, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. He further advanced his education at The University of Texas at Austin, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy in Theoretical/Computational Chemistry between 2009 and 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in scientific publishing.
Professional Involvement and Leadership
Sai Konda has actively participated in various professional organizations. He co-chaired the Early-Career Subcommittee at the Society for Scholarly Publishing and volunteers on its Education Committee. He served on the Executive Committee of the Society for Scholarly Publishing from 2021 to 2022 and was recognized as a 2017 Early-Career Fellow. Additionally, he is involved in the planning committee for NISO Plus 2024-2025.
Research and Teaching Experience
Before his publishing career, Sai Konda gained valuable experience in academia. He worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at East Tennessee State University from 2007 to 2009 and as a Graduate Research Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin from 2009 to 2014. He also served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Delaware from 2014 to 2016, where he further developed his research skills.