Level Up Your Publishing Journey with ACS
The PPP 2025 Webinar Series is a specially designed three-part webinar series for ASEAN researchers, especially early-career researchers, and students looking to improve their research and publishing skills.
Gain expert insights, best practices, and discover ACS resources that will help you publish with confidence and increase your research impact.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Learn Practical Tips from ACS Editors & Authors – Get expert advice on scholarly publishing, ethical practices, and improving research visibility.
- Introduction to ACS Products & Platforms – Explore ACS journals, research tools, and resources designed to support researchers at every stage.
- Specially for ASEAN Researchers & Students – Designed to support researchers and students in the region.
- Earn a Certificate – Receive a certificate of participation for each session. Complete all three sessions to earn a special complete certificate.
🎯 Engage & Win! Take part in a trivia quiz for a chance to win a prize and interact with experts.
SPEAKERS
JitKang Lim
Professor, Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Fun Man Fung
Assistant Professor, Chemistry, University College Dublin
Siwaporn Meejoo Smith
Professor, Materials Technology, Mahidol University
Acting Deputy Director, National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC)
Mandy Sum
Market & Business Development Manager, ASEAN & Oceania
ACS Publications
DATE
Thursday, April 17
TIME
11:00 - 12:00 GMT+8
TYPE
Virtual (Zoom)
SPEAKERS
Prof. JitKang Lim and Mandy Sum
Starting Strong with ACS Publications – How to Get Started with Publishing
Publishing research can be challenging, especially for early-career researchers unsure of where to start. In this session, Prof. JitKang Lim will provide insights into the key challenges young researchers face in publishing and how to navigate the process effectively.
Session Highlights
Platform:
- Explore ACS curated content portal for Special collections and trending topics.
Product:
- Get to know ACS's latest journals in multidisciplinary fields and discover high impact legacy content through the ACS Legacy Archive.
Publishing:
- Get started with publishing and overcome common challenges
Engagement:
- Take part in a trivia quiz for a chance to win a prize
JitKang Lim
Professor
Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Editorial Advisory Board, Langmuir
JitKang Lim is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Universiti Sains Malaysia and a Visiting Research Professor of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University since 2011. He is also a China-ASEAN Scholar at Tianjin University and a World Class Professor recognized by Indonesia’s Ministry of Education and Culture. He serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of Langmuir, a flagship journal of the American Chemical Society that specialized in interfacial sciences. His research focuses on colloidal behaviors and the engineering applications of magnetic nanoparticles.
DATE
Thursday, August 14
TIME
11:00 - 12:00 GMT+8
TYPE
Virtual (Zoom)
SPEAKERS
Assistant Prof. Fun Man Fung and Mandy Sum
Strengthening Your Scholarly Communication – Resources & Best Practices
Strong scholarly communication is essential for getting your research published and recognized. In this session, Assistant Professor Fun Man Fung will share expert insights on strengthening manuscript writing and presentation skills, navigating peer review, and how AI is shaping the experiences of young researchers.
Session Highlights
Platform:
- Access the ACS Researcher Resources for everything you need to prepare and review manuscripts for ACS journals.
Product:
- Learn essential writing and styling conventions from the ACS Guide to Scholarly Communication to avoid publishing pitfalls and accelerate publication.
- Explore ACS Digital Books, including the ACS In Focus series, for quick insights into trending topics like AI.
Publishing:
- Strengthen your manuscript and presentation skills.
- Understand AI’s evolving role in Chemistry research and education.
Fun Man Fung
Assistant Professor, Chemistry, University College Dublin
Editorial Advisory Board, Journal of Chemical Education
Fun Man Fung is an Assistant Professor at the School of Chemistry, University College Dublin, Ireland.
He is the founding Chair of the ACS Singapore Chapter and ACS Career Consultant. He serves as a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Journal of Chemical Education, and Early Career Advisory Board, JACS Au, both are premium journals of the ACS Publications. In 2024, Dr. Fung was admitted to the Global Young Academy and he holds the membership for five years.
DATE
Thursday, October 16
TIME
11:00 - 12:00 GMT+8
TYPE
Virtual (Zoom)
SPEAKERS
Professor Siwaporn Meejoo Smith and Mandy Sum
Navigating Open Access & Maximizing Research Visibility
Open Access is transforming scholarly publishing, providing researchers with greater visibility and impact. In this session, explore how Open Access publishing works, its benefits, and how ACS supports Open Science through its journals and initiatives.
Also, discover how ACS platforms—newsletters, social media, the Axial blog, and ACS Local Chapters—can help increase research visibility and engagement.
Session Highlights:
Platform:
- Explore ACS Newsletters, Social Media, and ACS Professional/ Student Chapters, and learn how these platforms can help increase your research visibility and engagement.
Product:
- Explore ACS Open Access and Partnership Journals to understand how ACS supports open science and expands publishing opportunities.
Publishing:
- Hear firsthand from an experienced Open Access author—learn about their journey with ACS, including valuable insights into Open Science and Read & Publish opportunities.
Engagement:
- Participate in our trivia quiz for a chance to win exciting prizes!
Siwaporn Meejoo Smith
Professor, Materials Technology, Mahidol University
Acting Deputy Director, National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC)
Siwaporn Meejoo Smith is Professor of Materials Technology at Mahidol University and Acting Deputy Director at the National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC). Recognized as a 2024 Mahidol University Top 1% Researcher, she is also a DPST Hall of Fame member. She has received prestigious awards including the 2023 Thailand Toray Science Foundation Grant, the 2017 Endeavour Executive Fellowship, and the 2015 L’Oréal Thailand For Women in Science Fellowship. As the new Chair of the ACS Thailand Chapter, she is committed to promoting academic excellence, fostering collaboration, and inspiring future chemical science researchers.
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