Title: How to Conduct Research and Write and Publish Refereed Journal Papers

Report Abstract:
The ability to conduct original research and to prepare and publish papers in refereed journals is an essential component for a successful career in academia. Aimed at graduate students, the presenter will first discuss the attributes of a good paper and the process of conducting original research. Then important aspects of the paper writing process including how to structure and organize a paper and the journal submission process are covered. Finally, the paper revision process in response to the editorial decisions and comments by reviewers is presented.

Speaker: Liping Fang

Date/Time: 15:00 – 16:30PM, July 8, 2019

Location: Room 706, College of Economics and Management Building, Jiangjun Rd. Campus

Speaker Biography:
Dr. Liping Fang is Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering; Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs and Student Affairs, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (2012-2017 and 2018-present); and former Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (2004 to 2012) at Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada. He is Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (FCAE), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (FIEEE), Engineering Institute of Canada (FEIC), and Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (FCSME) as well as a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario. Dr. Fang was awarded a Monbukagakusho Kyoto University Visiting Professorship from August to November 2008 and from July to December 2017, respectively.