Writing Skills for Scientific Communication

Writing Skills for Scientific Communication is a comprehensive guide designed for researchers, students, and professionals striving for excellence in academic and innovative endeavours. Covering every stage of the research journey, it provides insights into defining research problems, conducting literature reviews, and crafting impactful research papers. The book explores intellectual property rights, the patenting process, and licensing, offering practical strategies for protecting and commercializing innovations. Enriched with real-world case studies, ethical guidelines, and technical writing techniques, this guide offers a holistic approach to mastering research and IP management.

This book:

• Offers a complete and systematic guide to scientific writing, covering various aspects, such as clarity, structure, organization, and language usage, to help readers effectively communicate their research
• Presents in-depth coverage of how to write research articles, including insights into different sections like the abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion
• Illustrates extensive information on how to create and use graphs, tables, and figures to present research data effectively, and enhance the understanding of readers
• Showcases guidance on tailoring scientific communication for different audiences, including experts in the field, peers, and policymakers
• Discusses ethical aspects of scientific communication, including plagiarism, data manipulation, and responsible authorship

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced researcher, this book equips you with the essential tools to thrive in the dynamic landscape of scientific communication. It is written for senior undergraduates and graduate students in diverse fields including mechanical engineering, industrial and manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, and computer engineering.

Kaushik Kumar holds a PhD in Engineering from Jadavpur University, India, an MBA in Marketing Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University, India and a Bachelor of Technology from Regional Engineering College (Now National Institute of Technology), Warangal, India. For 11 years, he worked in a manufacturing unit of Global repute. He is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India. He has 23 Years of Teaching and Research Experience. His research interests include Composites, Optimization, Non-Conventional Machining, CAD / CAM, Rapid Prototyping and Quality Management Systems towards product development for societal and industrial usage and has received 35+ patents for them most of which are donated to Start-ups and Industrial fraternity through Jharkhand Small Industries Association (JSIA). He has published 55+ Books (They are referred as Textbooks and Reference Books by 40+ Universities / Institutes in their academic curriculum), 95+ Book Chapters and 200+ Research Papers in peer-reviewed reputed national and international journals. Kaushik has also served as Editor-in-Chief, Series Editor, Guest Editor, Editor, Editorial Board Member and Reviewers for International and National Journals. He has been felicitated with many awards and honours including Distinguished Alumnus Award for Professional Excellence 2023 under Academic and Research from National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India. He has also received Sponsored Research and Consultancy Projects of more than 1 Crore from Govt. of India and abroad. Kaushik has delivered expert lectures as Keynote Speaker at International & National Conferences, Resource Person at Various Workshops, FDP’s and Short-Term Courses. He has guided many students of doctoral, postgraduate and undergraduate programmes of his home and other institutions in India and abroad. He also has served as reviewer and examiner of doctoral and postgraduate dissertation for institutes in India and abroad.

Chikesh Ranjan is a highly accomplished Mechanical Engineer currently serving as a Project Engineer for Project SwaYaan - Capacity Building in Drone/UAS at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Rourkela. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India. Chikesh also possesses a Master of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in the Design of Mechanical Equipment, from the same institution. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Marathwara Institute of Technology, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, where he graduated with First Class with distinction. Chikesh’s innovative contributions have been recognized through the publication of 15 journal papers, 10 authored books, and 13 book chapters. He has actively organized 10 workshops, coordinated 13 technical events, and been involved in 18 technical events overall. Additionally, he has participated in 31 training/FDP programs and attended 34 national/international workshops, seminars, and webinars. Chikesh has been granted 10 design patents and 7 foreign patents, demonstrating his dedication to advancing mechanical design and technology. With 9 years of teaching and research experience of global repute, his areas of teaching and research interest include composites, non-conventional machining, CAD/CAM, and robotics. He is a proud member of the Institution of Engineers, India, and has received 7 prestigious awards and honours for his remarkable contributions to the field of Mechanical Engineering.