CERIS Researcher Rita Bento Receives Two Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards 2026

Rita Bento, CERIS researcher and Associate Editor of the Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, has been awarded two prestigious Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards 2026: the Editorial Contribution Award and the Author Service Award.

The Editorial Contribution Award is presented to editors who rank among the top 20% for manuscripts sent to peer review. It recognises careful evaluation of submissions, strong stewardship of the peer review process, and dedication to ensuring the scientific quality and integrity of published research.

The Author Service Award honours editors who rank among the top 20% for time to first decision, recognising their commitment to delivering an efficient, constructive, and fair peer review experience for authors. The award highlights the vital role editors play in supporting researchers throughout the publication process while fostering excellence in scholarly communication.

According to Springer Nature, the Editor of Distinction Awards celebrate members of the editorial community whose dedication to authors, reviewers, and the wider research community significantly contributes to advancing scientific discovery and the success of academic journals.

The Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering also recognised Professor Rita Bento's remarkable achievement, highlighting her exceptional dedication to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publishing and thanking her for her invaluable contributions to both the journal and the earthquake engineering research community.

These two international distinctions reflect Professor Rita Bento's commitment to research excellence, editorial leadership, and service to the scientific community.

CERIS warmly congratulates Professor Rita Bento on these well-deserved recognitions and thanks her for her outstanding contribution to advancing scientific publishing and earthquake engineering research.