Sofia Garakyaraghi, Ph.D.
About Sofia Garakyaraghi, Ph.D.
Sofia Garakyaraghi, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Managing Editor at the American Chemical Society, where she leads a diverse editorial team and manages a portfolio of multidisciplinary open access journals. She has a strong background in photophysical and photochemical processes and has held various academic and editorial positions throughout her career.
Current Role at American Chemical Society
Sofia Garakyaraghi, Ph.D., serves as the Senior Managing Editor at the American Chemical Society (ACS) since 2020. In this role, she oversees a diverse editorial team that includes 3 Editors-in-Chief, 2 Deputy Editors, 2 Executive Editors, 5 Senior Editors, and 25 Associate Editors. Her responsibilities include managing the strategic development of a portfolio of journals, notably ACS Central Science and JACS Au, which are multidisciplinary open access journals. Garakyaraghi engages in community outreach by representing ACS Publications at various conferences and events.
Previous Experience at American Chemical Society
Prior to her current position, Sofia Garakyaraghi worked at the American Chemical Society as a Managing Editor from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to the editorial processes and supported the publication of scientific research. Her experience at ACS laid the foundation for her current leadership role, where she continues to influence journal management and editorial strategies.
Academic Background and Research Experience
Sofia Garakyaraghi obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from North Carolina State University, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. Her research focused on photophysical and photochemical processes, particularly utilizing spectroscopic techniques to investigate excited state dynamics. Additionally, she earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from The College of William and Mary, studying from 2009 to 2013. Her academic journey also includes roles as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the College of William and Mary.
Postdoctoral Research and Collaboration
Following her doctoral studies, Sofia Garakyaraghi served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University from 2018 to 2019. In this role, she furthered her research in the field of photochemistry. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with various divisions within ACS and external scientific societies, participating in cross-functional teams to enhance scientific communication and journal development.
Contributions to Journal Development
Sofia Garakyaraghi has played a significant role in new journal product development at the American Chemical Society. She has led strategies for business expansion, resulting in the addition of new journal titles to the ACS Publications portfolio. Her efforts in this area reflect her commitment to advancing scientific publishing and enhancing access to research.