Talk title: Mastering Research Publishing: Insights from the Editor’s Desk
Speaker : Dr. Rohini Kitture, Deputy Editor, Wiley
Date: 7th August 2025, Thursday
Time: 4 PM
Coffee/Tea: 5 PM
Venue: CeNSE Seminar Hall, IISc
Abstract:
Publishing research is crucial in academia as it facilitates knowledge sharing and progress
in various fields. However, the intricacies of the publishing process often pose challenges
for researchers. This talk aims to provide valuable insights from an experienced editor to
enhance the effectiveness of research publications.The session will begin with an overview
of Wiley’s journals, offering the attendees an idea of the range of potential venues for
their research submissions. It will then delve into the detailed editorial review process,
covering initial assessments and peer review, and clarifying reasons for desk rejections.
By gaining a clearer understanding of these processes, attendees will be better equipped
to avoid common pitfalls, thereby increasing the likelihood of their submissions being
successful. Drawing on practical tips from editors,this talk aims to empower budding
researchers to improve their publication outcomes and maximize the impact of their work.
Brief biopic:
Dr. Rohini Kitture, Deputy Editor, Small, Small Methods,
Small Structures, Particle & Particle Systems
Characterization Physical Sciences Portfolio, Wiley
Rohini Kitture earned her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pune, with research focused on the
synthesis of nanomaterials for healthcare applications. She has held research positions as a
visiting scientist at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and as a postdoctoral research
associate at DIAT-DRDO Pune, where she continued her work on nanomaterials in biomedical contexts.
Rohini joined Wiley in 2021 as a Senior Associate and was promoted to Associate Editor for the
Materials Science and Physics portfolio in 2023. She began her editorial journey with flagship
journals such as Advanced Materials and Advanced Functional Materials, contributing to peer review
coordination, editorial decision-making, and portfolio- based manuscript transfers.
Currently serving as Deputy Editor for Wiley’s Materials Science and Physics journals—including Small,
Small Methods, Small Structures, and Particle & Particle Systems Characterization—Rohini is actively
involved in editorial evaluation,author engagement, and community outreach. Based in India, she
leads initiatives to raise awareness of Wiley’s publishing ecosystem, offering guidance on manuscript
preparation, research ethics, and best practices in scientific publishing.
She has led the Small Science Symposium—the flagship event for the Small family of journals—twice in
South Korea and most recently organized its first edition in India. As part of this symposium,
the Young Innovator Awards are presented to promising researchers, each receiving a USD 1000 cash
prize and a certificate of recognition.
Rohini is also actively involved in the Rising Stars series, which highlights exceptional
early-career researchers from around the world. Through her editorial and outreach initiatives,
she remains committed to supporting the visibility and global recognition of researchers within
the international scientific community.
Host Faculty: Prof. Sreetosh Goswami
