Empowering Academic Growth with MDPI Academic Publishing Workshop at Mahasarakham University, 2 October 2025, Maha Sarakham, Thailand

We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Academic Publishing Workshop—a groundbreaking collaboration between MDPI’s journal Diversity (ISSN: 1424-2818) and Mahasarakham University (MSU), marking a historic milestone in our shared commitment to advancing the science of biodiversity through molecules, genes, populations, and species.

This landmark event symbolizes more than a partnership; it is the foundation of a sustained, collaborative initiative designed to empower scholars across Thailand and the broader international academic community. By fostering innovation in peer review, refining strategies for high-impact manuscript development, and enabling direct dialogue with journal editors, this workshop will equip participants—particularly early-career researchers—with the tools to elevate their academic visibility and forge enduring global research networks.

Seize this unparalleled opportunity to join the MDPI Academic Publishing Workshop, rooted in academic rigor and poised to redefine the trajectory of biodiversity science for years to come.

Date: 2 October 2025
Time: 2:00–4:30 p.m.
Location: Co-Working Space MBS, Mahasarakham Business School, Mahasarakham University
Language: Thai
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L6DTFYP

Program:

Speaker	Program	Time
Professor Dr. Pairot Pramual, Vice President for Research and Innovation Development, Mahasarakham University	Opening Speech	2:00—2:10 p.m.
Mr. Pongsakorn Vithayanon	MDPI and Diversity Journal Introduction	2:10—2:30 p.m.
Dr. Krit Inthajak	How to Write Scientific Papers	2:30—3:00 p.m.
	Q&A Session	3:00—3:10 p.m.
Ms. Hathaipat Kittirojana	How to Respond to Peer Reviewers	3:10—3:40 p.m.
	Q&A Session	3:40—3:50 p.m.
Ms. Ploy Assavajamroon	Publication Ethics for Authors	3:50—4:20 p.m.
	Q&A Session	4:20—4:30 p.m.

Chair

Biography

Associate Professor Dr. Weerachai Saijuntha,
Faculty of Medicine, Mahasarakham University, Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerachai Saijuntha received his PhD in medical biochemistry from Khon Kaen University, Thailand. He is a lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Mahasarakham University. His research interests include the molecular systematics and population genetics of terrestrial animals, parasites, and vectors in Southeast Asia, with a main focus on pathogenic parasites and their snail intermediate hosts. He has been active in genetic variation research of medically important trematodes and the bithyniid snails for 15 years and has published over 90 peer-reviewed original research articles, reviewer articles, and book chapters. Resulting from this research, he has received a number of national and international awards for his work.

MDPI speakers:

Speaker	Biography
Mr. Pongsakorn Vithayanon	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.
Ms. Ploy Assavajamroon	Ms. Ploy Assavajamroon obtained her master’s degree in chemistry from Thammasat University 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.
Ms. Hathaipat Kittirojana	Ms. Hathaipat Kittirojana obtained her master’s degree in food science and biotechnology from Teesside University. 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.
Dr. Krit Inthajak	Dr. Krit Inthajak obtained his PhD in engineering and technology from Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University. 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.