Maryam Sayab

Executive Director Communications & Global Engagement
Asian Council of Science Editors

United Arab Emirates

As Director of Communications at the Asian Council of Science Editors (ACSE), I work with editors, publishers, and researchers to strengthen editorial standards, improve peer review, and promote open access. My focus is on bridging global and regional publishing communities and ensuring that diverse voices and local realities shape the global conversation.

I also serve as Co-Chair of Peer Review Week, a global collaboration advancing dialogue and innovation around peer review. And as a Scholarly Kitchen Chef, I bring underrepresented perspectives and fresh voices into industry discussions, highlighting the nuances and opportunities often overlooked in scholarly publishing. I am a member of the International Editorial Advisory Board of the EASE Journal European Science Editing.