Academic Report
Scholarly Publishing with ACS Publications: From Research Idea to Global Impact
Speaker: Dr. Han Cao
Time: November 9, 2026 (Monday) 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Conference Center, 2nd Floor Lecture Hall
Speaker Introduction:
Dr. Han Cao has been a Managing Editor at ACS Publications since 2022, overseeing content development, strategic engagement, and academic collaborations in China for chemistry journals specializing in organic-inorganic chemistry and polymer science, including ACS Central Science, ACS Catalysis, Organic Letters, Macromolecules, Biomacromolecules etc. He earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Nankai University and received his Ph.D. in Polymer Physics and Chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China. Prior to joining ACS Publications, he conducted sustainable polymer research at Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS.
Report Summary:
This lecture will introduce ACS Publications' key resources, and initiatives while providing practical guidance on scholarly publishing. Topics include data management and integrity, manuscript preparation, scientific writing, and the editorial peer-review process. Drawing on guidance from ACS managing editor, the lecture will highlight common publishing challenges, best practices, and resources that can help researchers communicate their work more clearly, navigate publication more effectively, and engage with confidence in the global research community.
National Key Laboratory for Effective Utilization of Chemical Resources
Beijing University of Chemical Technology High-Precision Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering
Professor Zhang Yifei's research group
