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PWF Professional Development Series: How to Publish High-Impact Physics from the Global South
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The PWF Professional Development Series brings together researchers and experts from around the world to share practical skills, career insights, and experiences that are directly relevant to scientists building their careers in the Global South. The series is hosted by ICTP Global Science Portal.
This session focuses on one of the most critical steps in a researcher's career: publishing in high-impact international journals. While the path to acceptance is challenging for any scientist, it can be particularly complex for those working in the Global South. This panel brings together diverse perspectives to demystify the academic publishing process and provide actionable strategies for success.
Speakers:
Dr. Sami Mitra (Senior Editor, Physical Review Letters), who will offer an editor's perspective on what makes a paper stand out and how to navigate the peer-review process.
Dr. Sananda Biswas (Researcher and science communicator, ex-postdoc at ICTP), who will discuss strategies for clear scientific communication and building a research profile.
Dr. Omnia Hamdy (Associate Professor, Cairo University; Recipient, ICO/ICTP Gallieno Denardo Award 2025), who will share her experience and practical strategies for conducting and publishing experimental physics research from a developing country.
Moderator:
Dr. Natasa Stojic, PWF Co-coordinator and research scientist, ICTP
The discussion will explore the specific barriers faced by researchers in the Global South, how to communicate research effectively to international audiences, and how to navigate career transitions. The session will conclude with an open Q&A, providing participants with the opportunity to ask direct questions to the speakers.
Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/-1nkoLjcRHSq7-lgBhEFYw
Important time zone note: Europe switches to winter time on 25 October, so this event will be at 14:00 CET (UTC+1). Since some regions change their clocks on different dates, please make sure to calculate your local time accordingly!
This session focuses on one of the most critical steps in a researcher's career: publishing in high-impact international journals. While the path to acceptance is challenging for any scientist, it can be particularly complex for those working in the Global South. This panel brings together diverse perspectives to demystify the academic publishing process and provide actionable strategies for success.
Speakers:
Dr. Sami Mitra (Senior Editor, Physical Review Letters), who will offer an editor's perspective on what makes a paper stand out and how to navigate the peer-review process.
Dr. Sananda Biswas (Researcher and science communicator, ex-postdoc at ICTP), who will discuss strategies for clear scientific communication and building a research profile.
Dr. Omnia Hamdy (Associate Professor, Cairo University; Recipient, ICO/ICTP Gallieno Denardo Award 2025), who will share her experience and practical strategies for conducting and publishing experimental physics research from a developing country.
Moderator:
Dr. Natasa Stojic, PWF Co-coordinator and research scientist, ICTP
The discussion will explore the specific barriers faced by researchers in the Global South, how to communicate research effectively to international audiences, and how to navigate career transitions. The session will conclude with an open Q&A, providing participants with the opportunity to ask direct questions to the speakers.
Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/-1nkoLjcRHSq7-lgBhEFYw
Important time zone note: Europe switches to winter time on 25 October, so this event will be at 14:00 CET (UTC+1). Since some regions change their clocks on different dates, please make sure to calculate your local time accordingly!