Erik Loetstedt Selected as a 2026 Outstanding Referee for the Physical Review Journals

Erik Loetstedt (Senior Research Scientist, iTHEMS) has been selected as one of the 2026 Outstanding Referees for the Physical Review journals published by the American Physical Society (APS).

The Outstanding Referee program was established in 2008 to recognize scientists who have made exceptional contributions to the peer-review process for the Physical Review family of journals. Referees play an essential role in maintaining the high standards of the journals by helping improve the quality and readability of submitted manuscripts. Each year, only a small number of researchers are selected from among more than 100,000 active referees, based on the quality, number, and timeliness of their referee reports.

He conducts research across multiple fields, including computational physics and chemistry, strong-field science, and quantum computing. His expertise and dedication to peer review have been highly appreciated, leading to this distinguished recognition.

Congratulations, Erik!