Dalton Transactions is delighted to announce that Professor Christine Thomas of The Ohio State University has been appointed as our new Editor-in-Chief, succeeding Professor Russell Morris!
We caught up with Christine to ask her perspective on Dalton Transactions and looking ahead to her time as Editor-in-Chief of the journal….
What excites you about current research in inorganic chemistry?
Over the past few decades, I have really enjoyed watching inorganic chemistry become increasingly interdisciplinary. The connections being made between the molecular, solid-state, and biological inorganic communities have greatly strengthened our understanding of the roles that individual components play in tuning both properties and reactivity.
How has your work as an Associate Editor of Dalton Transactions influenced your view on inorganic chemistry?
During my 9 years as an Associate Editor at Dalton Transactions, I definitely broadened my knowledge of the inorganic chemistry field by handling manuscripts in a lot of different areas. Reading through submitted manuscripts that I might not normally read often gave me ideas for new applications for molecules developed in my lab or new methods to characterize or probe them. Through my work with Dalton Transactions, I came to appreciate the remarkable breadth and interdisciplinary nature of the field of inorganic chemistry.
What do you hope to bring to Dalton Transactions as Editor-in-Chief?
I hope to enhance Dalton Transactions’ role in providing a service to the inorganic chemistry community as a resource and venue for disseminating research. I look forward to networking with inorganic chemistry researchers worldwide in the coming years and learning how the journal can best support them and their community.
What research do you hope to see more of in the journal during your tenure as Editor-in-Chief?
I would love to see more foundational publications, such as tutorial reviews on burgeoning research areas or best practices for data collection and/or benchmarking, articles that describe new methods for the preparation of widely used inorganic precursors, or papers that establish structure/function relationships that inform the design of new molecules and materials.
Why should authors choose to publish with Dalton Transactions?
As an author, I have always found publishing in Dalton Transactions to be a streamlined and expedient process. Authors can expect to receive insightful reviews and manuscript decisions quickly thanks to the hard work and diligence of our Associate Editors and peer reviewers.
What advice would you give to early career researchers in your field?
Keep an open mind and don’t be afraid to pivot your research directions to go where the chemistry takes you.
What do you like to do outside of work?
In the “spare time” that I don’t have, I like to spend time with my kids (11 and 5 years old), garden, go fishing, watch and identify birds, swim, lift weights, and run long distances. My current goal is to complete a full marathon (26.2 miles, 42.2 km) in all 50 US states (18 down, 32 to go!).
Christine commenced in her role on July 1st, 2026, following Professor Russell Morris’s term as Chair of the Dalton Transactions Editorial Board.
“Dalton Transactions is an important journal for general inorganic chemistry. In Christine Thomas we have an outstanding chemist as Editor-in-Chief and I wish her the very best in her new role.”
-Professor Russell Morris, Advisory Board Member & former Editor-in-Chief
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