Announcements
14 April 2025
MDPI Open Science Insights: Scientific Publishing Workshop at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 22 April 2025
In collaboration with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Sustainability (ISSN: 2071-1050) and Coatings (ISSN: 2079-6412) are hosting a Scientific Publishing Workshop designed to educate attendees on the paper publication process and the ecosystem surrounding open access publishing. This session will cover a comprehensive introduction to the editorial process, providing valuable insights and instilling essential skills for structuring papers and replying to reviewers effectively. Additionally, participants will be instructed on methods to improve their scientific writing, with experts in the field leading the session to ensure a thorough understanding of how to escalate their publishing potential.
Date: 22 April 2025
Time: 13:00–17:00
Venue: ST602, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CF2VSH6
Schedule:
| Speaker | Program | Time |
| Prof. Xungai Wang (Chair) | Opening Ceremony | 15:00–15:10 |
| Ms. Sally Li | Open Access Insights and MDPI Introduction | 15:10–15:45 |
| Mr. Caleb Snider | How to Write and Structure a Journal Article | 15:45–16:20 |
| Ms. Tonia Yang | How to Respond to Peer Reviewers’ Comments | 16:20–16:55 |
| Closing Ceremony | 16:55–17:00 |
Profile:
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Prof. Xungai Wang (Chair) |
Prof. Wang is Chair Professor of Fiber Science and Technology and a Global STEM Scholar at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the Textile Institute. |
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Ms. Sally Li |
Ms. Sally (Sijia) Li graduated from the University of Sydney and joined MDPI in 2019. Previously served as Assistant Editor for Sustainability and Managing Editor for Urban Science, JTAER, and Hardware. Currently working as the Journal Development Editor for Sustainability and Head of Marketing Events. Based in MDPI’s Hong Kong office, responsible for market expansion and scholar services in the Greater Bay Area. She is committed to providing researchers with efficient and professional publishing support. |
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Mr. Caleb Snider |
Mr. Caleb Snider holds a Master’s degree in the Study of Religion from the University of Toronto, another Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Ottawa, and a post-graduate certificate in publishing from Humber College, Toronto. He joined MDPI in 2017 as an English Editor, and in 2020 was chosen to help found MDPI’s first North American office in Toronto, Canada as Deputy Operations Manager. In April 2022, he was promoted to Operations Manager of the Toronto office and oversaw the strategic planning and implementation of operational initiatives across the United States and Canada. In 2024, he was promoted to Public Affairs and Strategic Partnership Manager, engaging directly with both high-level institutional and government stakeholders in the Asia Pacific and individual scholars on a grassroots level in the Asia Pacific region. |
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Ms. Tonia Yang |
Ms. Tonia Yang graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Currently, she serves as Chief Section Managing Editor of Coatings journal and the Deputy Section Leader (overseas) of MDPI Section “Materials Sciences”. Her main responsibilities include the operation of international cooperation projects for the Section “Materials Sciences” and the management of overseas employees in Romania, Poland, Serbia, Spain, the UK, and other regions. Deeply committed to facilitating a productive exchange between editorial teams and scholars, Ms. Yang endeavors to offer customized, top-notch publishing services to enhance the journal’s standing within the international academic community. |
