**Meet the editor**

Professor Ayben Kilislioğlu is currently working in the department of chemistry, Istanbul University (IU), Turkey. She received her master of science degree in physical chemistry from IU in 1994. She received her doctor of philosophy degree in physical chemistry from IU in 2000. She worked as visiting research assistant professor at the University of Illinois, Chicago, department of

chemistry, between 2005-2006. She also worked at University of Chicago in Dr. Graeme Bell's Lab in 2007. She has research experience in adsorption, surface characterization and ion exchange. She worked on different projects funded by Istanbul University Grant Commission. She has published several research articles and a book chapter in this area.
