MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Workshop at the University of Alicante (UA), 19 May 2026
MDPI is excited to be collaborating with the University of Alicante (UA) to host an exclusive academic publishing workshop aimed at empowering researchers with the knowledge and tools needed for successful academic publishing. This workshop will cover key aspects of MDPI’s open access publishing model, including journal selection, editorial workflow, and publication ethics. Participants will receive practical tips on improving their scientific writing and addressing reviewer comments, while being guided by experienced editors.
Date: 19 May 2026
Time: 11:30–13:00
Venue: University of Alicante (UA)
Schedule:
| Program and Content | Time |
| Introduction to Open Access and to Photochem & Catalysts | 11:30–11:50 |
| Tips on Scientific Writing | 11:50–12:10 |
| Peer Review Editorial Process | 12:10–12:30 |
| Research Integrity | 12:30–12:45 |
| Q&A Session | 12:45–13:00 |
Chair:
Dr. María Ángeles Lillo Ródenas is a co-author of nearly 150 papers presented at national and international conferences and has co-directed multiple doctoral theses. She is a reviewer for more than thirty international scientific journals and has received several awards for her research.
Speakers:
Mr. Iñigo Aristizabal is a biochemist with extensive expertise in the academic publishing industry. He joined the MDPI office in Barcelona as an Assistant Editor in November 2017 and has since served as a Section Managing Editor and, more recently, as a Journal Relations Specialist. He primarily supports MDPI’s journals Genes, Cardiogenetics, DNA, and J (Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal) by coordinating scholarly meetings and managing booth attendance at both virtual and in-person conferences.
Ms. Caral Zhou holds a master’s degree from the University of Barcelona. She began her career at MDPI in 2023, working with the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) and the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (JFMK). In 2024, she advanced to the position of Section Managing Editor, and in 2025, she was appointed Journal Relations Specialist for JFMK, where she continues to contribute to the journal’s development and collaboration initiatives.