This talk explores the transition from academia to scientific editing and publishing, offering insights into building a fulfilling career beyond the research lab. Matteo will share his personal journey, detailing how a background in science can translate into a role at leading journals like Nature Communications. He'll describe key skills editors develop, including manuscript evaluation, scientific communication, and fostering collaborations within the research community. Whether you're considering a similar move or you want to gather insights into our decision-making process, this talk will provide valuable perspectives useful in your publishing endeavors.
Matteo Cucchi is a scientific editor at Nature Communications. After working at CNR in Rome, Matteo moved to TU Dresden in 2016 to purse a Master in organic and molecular electronics. There, he carried out his doctoral work under Prof. Karl Leo. He moved to EFPL in Lausanne in 2022 and worked on spinal cord implants. in 2023 he joined the Nature Portfolio where he takes care of the content of bioelectronics and neurotechnology at Nature Communications.
This talk explores the transition from academia to scientific editing and publishing, offering insights into building a fulfilling career beyond the research lab. Matteo will share his personal journey, detailing how a background in science can translate into a role at leading journals like Nature Communications. He'll describe key skills editors develop, including manuscript evaluation, scientific communication, and fostering collaborations within the research community. Whether you're considering a similar move or you want to gather insights into our decision-making process, this talk will provide valuable perspectives useful in your publishing endeavors.
Matteo Cucchi is a scientific editor at Nature Communications. After working at CNR in Rome, Matteo moved to TU Dresden in 2016 to purse a Master in organic and molecular electronics. There, he carried out his doctoral work under Prof. Karl Leo. He moved to EFPL in Lausanne in 2022 and worked on spinal cord implants. in 2023 he joined the Nature Portfolio where he takes care of the content of bioelectronics and neurotechnology at Nature Communications.
