MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Workshop at the Thomas Jefferson University, 29 April 2026
| Workshop | Academic Publishing at a Crossroads: AI and Ethics |
| Date and time | 29 April 2026 — 12 p.m. EDT (lunchtime) |
| Online /offline | Offline |
| Venue | TJU (Jefferson Alumni Hall, Room 207) |
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This Academic Publishing Workshop will be led by MDPI Regional Engagement Editor, Dr. Barnaby Crook. Dr. Crook will present the topic: “The Academic Publishing Landscape: AI, Ethics, and Peer Review”. Participants will receive practical advice on navigating the increasing use of AI in scientific research and academic publishing. They will also receive an introduction to contemporary issues in publication ethics and guidance on how to avoid ethical pitfalls in research. Finally, they will receive some advice on navigating the peer review process from a publisher’s perspective.
Schedule:
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Speaker |
Program and Content |
Time |
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Barnaby Crook |
The Academic Publishing Landscape: AI, Ethics, and Peer Review
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12:00–13:00 |
Speaker information:
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Dr. Barnaby Crook completed an MA in philosophy and neuroscience at the Humboldt University of Berlin in 2021 and a PhD in the philosophy of artificial intelligence at the University of Bayreuth in 2025. After moving from Germany to Toronto, Dr. Crook began working for MDPI as an Assistant Editor with the journal IJERPH. He now works as a Regional Engagement Editor for North America. In this role, Dr. Crook builds and maintains relationships with academic stakeholders, fostering collaboration and developing partnerships. He is passionate about scientific communication and research integrity. |