**About the Editor**

### **Juan C. Mejuto**

Juan C. Mejuto (PhD) studied chemistry at the Universidad de Santiago de Compostela from 1987 to 1992 and received his PhD in chemistry, focusing on organic reactivity in biomimetic media and the effects of catalytic processes on reactions of biological interest in colloidal aggregates, from the same university in 1996. His study of these systems examined not only their restricted kinetic implications but also their thermodynamic properties and their internal dynamics. Currently, Dr. Mejuto is a full professor in the Physical Chemistry Department of the University of Vigo, Ourense Campus (since 2009), where he previously worked as an assistant professor (1996–2009). He is member of the Argo-environmental and Food Chemistry Research Group at the Ourense Campus. His research interest comprise physical organic and physical inorganic chemistry, reactivity mechanisms in homogeneous and micro-heterogeneous media, and the stability of self-assembly aggregates. He has also carried out research on supramolecular chemistry, particularly with respect to cyclodextrins, crown ethers and cryptands, and their interactions with colloidal aggregates, from the perspectives of both their internal dynamics and the effects that these chemical systems have upon chemical reactivity. He also works on the modeling of complex systems, particularly colloidal systems, using different computational tools. In collaboration with different research groups, he has applied mathematical models and machine learning tools to the prediction of different environmental phenomena. Finally, his interests also include food chemistry.

#### **Preface to "Feature Papers in Compounds"**

"Feature Papers in Compounds" comprises a collection of open access, high-quality, peer-reviewed research and review articles published in Compounds by members of the Editorial Board and the authors invited by the Editorial Office and Editor-in-Chief.

Compounds is an interdisciplinary journal that was established in 2021 with the aim of showcasing the achievements of the scientific community through the modeling of molecules and transformation of matter according to the needs of modern societies. Compounds intends to inform its readers and stimulate interest and discussion regarding the development of the scientific basis of this discipline. The journal regularly publishes research articles, communications, letters, short notes, and reviews contributing to the enrichment of this expanding field of chemical research.

We thank the authors who have chosen to publish their research in Compounds, as well as the editorial committee and the editorial office who have supported this endeavor over the past two years.

> **Juan C. Mejuto** *Editor*
