SEMINAR 2024

Tutorial for PRL authors and referees

SpeakerDr. Martin Rodriguez-Vega, associate editor for Physical Review Letters
Date/TimeMonday, 5 February, 4PM
LocationConference room: S11-02-07
HostAsst/Prof Lee Ching Hua

Abstract

In this presentation, I will thoroughly explore the peer-review process. I will first highlight the significance of peer review. Then, I will provide recommendations on structuring a scientific paper with a particular focus on PRL. The talk will culminate with suggested guidelines for writing referee reports.

Biography

Dr. Martin Rodriguez-Vega is an associate editor for Physical Review Letters. He received his Ph.D. in physics from William & Mary, Virginia, in 2016 and worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Indiana University, the University of Texas at Austin (while also affiliated with Northeastern University), and later as a Director’s postdoctoral fellow at Los Alamos National Laboratory. He also regularly writes synopses for Physics Magazine and pursues research interests in nonequilibrium and topological aspects of condensed matter systems.