Empowering MDPI Academic Publishing Workshop at Faculty of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Naresuan University, 20 July 2026

We are delighted to announce the MDPI Academic Publishing Workshop, organized in partnership with the Faculty of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand. This workshop reflects a shared commitment to supporting academic excellence and advancing research capacity through international academic publishing and collaboration.

As part of MDPI’s ongoing dedication to researcher development, the workshop aims to provide valuable insights into scientific publishing, manuscript preparation, and the peer review process. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with publishing professionals and gain practical knowledge to strengthen the quality and impact of their research publications. The workshop is especially beneficial for early-career researchers, graduate students, and academic staff seeking to enhance their academic writing and publication strategies.

Date: 20 July 2026
Time: 1:00–3:30 p.m.
Location: Room No. AG1104, Faculty of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
Language: Thai
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6R2WDF5

Speaker	Program	Time
Asst. Prof. Dr. Chanin Umpornsatira, Dean of Faculty of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Naresuan University	Opening Speech	1:00–1:10 p.m.
Dr. Siriporn Tantiwatcharothai	MDPI and Journal Introduction	1:10–1:30 p.m.
Dr. Juthathip Poofery	How to Write Scientific Papers?	1:30–2:10 p.m.
	Q&A Session	2:10–2:20 p.m.
Ms. Hathaipat Kittirojana	How to Respond to Peer Reviewers and Understanding Pre‑Check Rejections	2:20–2:50 p.m.
	Q&A Session	2:50–3:00 p.m.
Ms. Ploy Assavajamroon	Artificial Intelligence in the Scientific Publishing Industry	3:00–3:20 p.m.
	Q&A Session	3:20–3:30 p.m.

Chair:
	Assis. Prof. Dr. Chanin Umponstira obtained his PhD in environmental science from Newcastle University, UK. He currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment at Naresuan University. His expertise encompasses environmental sciences and plant physiology.

MDPI Speakers:
	Dr. Siriporn Tantiwatcharothai obtained her PhD in applied chemistry from the Faculty of Science, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. She joined MDPI in December 2022 as an Assistant Editor for Catalysts. In 2024, she was promoted to Section Managing Editor and served as a Chief Section Managing Editor in April 2025. Currently, she is one of MDPI's Regional Engagement Editors for the Asia–Pacific region.
	Dr. Juthathip Poofery holds a PhD in biochemistry from the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand. She began working at MDPI in 2021 as an Assistant Editor for Medicina and advanced to the position of Section Managing Editor in 2022. Since 2023, Dr. Poofery has been serving as the Group Leader of the “Medical Science” Section, where she oversees editorial operations and contributes to the advancement of research in the field.
	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 Engagement Editor 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 Engagement Editors for the Asia–Pacific region.