Become a Peer Reviewer for the ACI Journals
Peer reviewers are necessary to advancing the science and practice of concrete structures and materials. Each published paper in the ACI Structural Journal and ACI Materials Journal relies on knowledgeable professionals and researchers to ensure technical accuracy, relevance, and integrity. Whether you are an established expert or an emerging leader in your field, serving as a reviewer is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to the concrete industry.
Why become an ACI Journal Reviewer?
Advance the Field of Concrete
Your feedback as a reviewer directly shapes the published research that informs codes, standards, and industry practice.
Stay Current on the Latest Research
Serving as a reviewer gives you early access to the latest research, findings and innovating/emerging technologies in structural and material science.
Strengthen Your Professional Credentials
Participating as a peer reviewer is a respected professional contribution that supports:
- Academic promotion
- Professional advancement
- Pathway to technical committee participation
- Resumes, curriculum vitae, and tenure portfolios
Join a Community of Industry Experts
When serving as a reviewer, you join a community of concrete industry experts, working alongside associate editors, authors and fellow reviewers within shared areas of expertise. Your participation helps strengthen professional relationships and expand the concrete research community.
Support the Next Generation of Research
High-quality peer review strengthens published research by improving clarity and technical accuracy. It also helps ensure that new work shapes and advances the next generation of concrete research and practice.
Who Should Apply?
ACI welcomes reviewers from across the concrete and structural engineering community, including:
- Academics and researchers
- Practicing engineers and designers
- Material scientists
- Industry specialists
- Experienced graduate-level researchers
We are especially interested in reviewers with knowledge in topics such as:
- Structural analysis, design, and performance of concrete structures
- Concrete materials, durability, and material behavior
- Repair, rehabilitation, and strengthening of concrete structures
- High-performance, sustainable, and low-carbon concrete systems
- Structural resilience and durability-related performance
- Alternative and non-metallic reinforcements
- Fiber reinforced concrete performance, applications, and design
- UHPC and emerging concrete materials
- Performance-based design
- Seismic design and retrofit of concrete structures
- Fire resistance of reinforced concrete and masonry
- Testing, evaluation, and condition assessment methods
- Nondestructive testing and sensing technologies
- Digital tools, modeling, and artificial intelligence
What We Look For in Reviewers
- Technical expertise in one or more specialty areas
- Commitment to objective, constructive, and timely reviews
- Ability to provide clear, actionable feedback
- Professionalism and respect for confidentiality
- Adherence to the principles of COPE’s Ethical Guidelines for Peer-reviewers
How to Become a Reviewer
Creating an account takes only a few minutes.
- Visit http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/aci
- Click “Create Account” in the upper right corner
- Enter your contact information
- Select your areas of expertise—this helps editors match manuscripts to your background
- Send email to journal.manuscripts@concrete.org to request to become a reviewer
Note: The Manuscript Central (ScholarOne) database is separate from your ACI member account. ACI membership does not automatically create a reviewer profile.
Already Have an Account? Update Your Expertise
Keeping your profile up to date ensures you receive invitations aligned with your current work.
- Go to http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/aci
- Log in with your User ID and Password
- Update your areas of expertise, email, affiliation, or contact information at any time
- Send email to journal.manuscripts@concrete.org to request to become a reviewer