Content

Time

Opening Address

• Workshop introduction
• Programme outline
• Speaker introduction

3:00–3:05 p.m.

MDPI, Open Access, and Introduction to Journals

This session introduces MDPI and the open access publishing model, highlighting journals in the fields of engineering, electrical and electronics, and environment and ecology. It also provides a concise overview of MDPI’s editorial process, including peer review and ethical practices.

3:05–3:30 p.m.

AI and its Impact on Academia

This session explores how artificial intelligence is shaping the academic publishing landscape. Participants will gain insights into current tools, ethical considerations, and how publishers like MDPI are integrating AI to improve efficiency and transparency.

3:30–4:05 p.m.

Career Paths after Graduation from Postgraduate Degrees

Besides academia, this session will effectively explore other potential career paths for postgraduate students after graduation.

4:05–4:40 p.m.

Q&A Session

4:40–4:55 p.m.

Closing event

4:55–5:00 p.m.

Total duration: 2 h

Dr. Colin Wee joined MDPI in October 2021 as the Publishing Specialist for the Social Sciences portfolio of journals. He holds positions as Publishing Manager for multiple journals, Journal Relations Lead, and a Scientific Review Board Member.

He has a liberal arts undergraduate education in Psychology and Neuroscience, graduating with honors from Grinnell College, Iowa. He received his PhD in industrial–organizational psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focused on vocational interest and psychometrics. He has studied in Singapore, the UK, Japan, and the USA.

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