Empowering Academic Growth with MDPI Scientific Publishing Exchange at Chiang Mai University, 9 July 2025, Chiang Mai, Thailand

We are delighted to announce a scientific publishing exchange organized by Plants (ISSN: 2223-7747) in partnership with Chiang Mai University. Participants will explore cutting-edge strategies for navigating the peer-review process, refine their manuscript preparation techniques to boost publication impact, and connect with editors through interactive discussions.

Plants and Chiang Mai University are proud to offer this unique platform for early-career researchers to elevate their publishing expertise. We encourage you to seize this opportunity, which marks a pivotal step in advancing your academic influence and research visibility.

Date: 9 July 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Location: Building No1 room 1-111-112, Faculty of Agro-industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Language: Thai
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XZ2LKL8

Schedule:

Speaker	Program	Time
Assoc. Prof. Kittisak Jantanasakulwong (Chair)	Opening Speech	9:30—9:40 a.m.
Mr. Pongsakorn Vithayanon	MDPI and Plants Journal Introduction	9:40—10:00 a.m.
Dr. Krit Inthajak	How to Write Scientific Papers	10:00—10:30 a.m.
	Q&A Session	10:30—10:40 a.m.
Ms. Hathaipat Kittirojana	Understanding Data Visualization in Academic Papers	10:40—11:10 a.m.
	Q&A Session	11:10—11:20 a.m.
Ms. Ploy Assavajamroon	Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Publishing	11:20—11:50 a.m.
	Q&A Session	11:50 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Chair:

Biography

Assoc. Prof. Kittisak Jantanasakulwong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Packaging Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. He holds a Ph.D. in organic and polymeric materials from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan. His academic work focuses on biomaterials, biopolymers, polymer science, and packaging technology. His current research emphasizes advancing knowledge in materials science, biological systems, and food sciences, with applications in engineering and environmental contexts.

In 2021, Assoc. Prof. Kittisak was honored with the Young Outstanding Alumni Award by the Tokyo Tech Alumni Association (Thailand Chapter). In 2023, he received Gold, Silver, and Bronze prizes for his research at the Seoul International Invention Fair, along with several other accolades. His work has been consistently supported by the National Research Council of Thailand in recent years. He is currently an Assistant Dean and researcher at the Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.

MDPI speakers:

Speaker	Biography
	Mr. Pongsakorn Vithayanon obtained his master's degree in food biotechnology from the Faculty of Biotechnology, Assumption University, USA. He joined MDPI in February 2023 as an Assistant Editor for IJMS. He was appointed as a Section Managing Editor in 2024 and worked as a Group Leader from 2024 to present. He is now one of MDPI’s Journal Relations Specialists for the Editorial Office of IJMS.
	Dr. Krit Inthajak obtained his Ph.D. in engineering and technology from Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Thailand. He joined MDPI in March 2020 as an Assistant Editor for Molecules. He was appointed as a Section Managing Editor in 2021 and worked as a Group Leader from 2021 to 2024. He is now one of MDPI's Regional Journal Relations Specialists for the Asia–Pacific region.
	Ms. Hathaipat Kittirojana obtained her master’s degree in food science and biotechnology from Teesside University, UK. She joined MDPI in December 2020 as an Assistant Editor for the Journal of Imaging. She was appointed as a Section Managing Editor in March 2023 and a Regional Journal Relations Specialist for the Asia–Pacific region in July 2024.
	Ms. Ploy Assavajamroon obtained her master’s degree in chemistry from Thammasat University, Thailand, in 2020 and joined MDPI as an Assistant Editor for the journal Crystals in the same year. She became a Section Managing Editor in 2021 and a Group Leader in 2022. She is currently one of MDPI’s Regional Journal Relations Specialists for the Asia–Pacific region.