Purpose:The Alloy Phase Diagram Committee oversees and guides ASM’s involvement in alloy phase diagram data activities. It is responsible for monitoring the scopes of ASM and International Programs and ASM’s input into those scopes, for monitoring the technical standards of ASM’s products from these programs, for liaison with other phase diagram committees, such as the International Commission on Alloy Phase Diagram Data. The Committee establishes policy related to the editorial content and scope of the Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion, recommends approaches to serve and expand the subscriber and author base, and maintains continual surveillance of the technical quality of the publication. The Alloy Phase Diagram Committee shall support the ASM Strategic Plan and be accountable and responsible for those strategic actions which fall within the purview of the committee.
Product the Committee is responsible for:Alloy Phase Diagram publications, including the
Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion
Qualifications of Members:
APD Committee members are experts in the field of phase diagrams (most are PhD’s) and are typically phase diagram users and researchers.
Committee Size:26-32 members plus JPED editor as ex-officio member
Time Commitment:JPED is published bimonthly and committee members are expected to maintain continual surveillance of the technical quality of the publication, which would require several hours of reading per issue. Those committee members who are currently involved in specific projects, such as PSDK programming, award selection, or product development, may also spend 6-24 hours per month for the duration of the project.
Term Duration:3 years
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide oversight and guidance for ASM’s involvement in alloy phase diagram data activities
- Monitor the technical standards of ASM’s phase diagram products and provide input during product development
- Maintain continual surveillance of the technical quality of JPED and advise the editor and staff on technical matters
Support of Committee Activities:ASM Staff Liaison will provide an orientation and information prior to the beginning term date of September 1
st annually. In addition, the Staff Liaison participates and is an active partner in all meetings and activities of the committee.