Professional and Academic Development for PhD Students in Wind & Energy Systems
DTU Department of Wind Energy
This course is designed to support PhD students in Wind & Energy Systems in developing essential professional and academic skills for a successful research career. Through interactive workshops, peer learning, and networking activities, students will strengthen their abilities in research communication, innovation, career planning, and effective collaboration. The course combines practical sessions on: using AI in research, scientific communication, conference participation, and innovation, with opportunities for reflection and feedback through poster presentations and group discussions.
Learning objectives:
A student who has met the objectives of the course will be able to:
- Communicate research effectively through posters and oral presentations
- Navigate scientific conferences with clear goals and effective networking strategies
- Manage time efficiently throughout the PhD journey
- Understand the basics of innovation and entrepreneurship in a research context
- Reflect on career paths and transferable skills for both academia and industry
- Provide and receive constructive feedback in peer and group settings
- Leverage AI tools to enhance research workflows
- Collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural research environments
Contents:
Workshop: Using AI in Your Research Practical introduction to generative AI tools (e.g., SciteAI) for literature search, citation analysis, and research compliance (copyright, integrity, authorship). Workshop: Time management Work smart rather than just hard. Strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and managing research tasks efficiently. Workshop: Navigating Scientific Conferences Planning, goal-setting, and energy management for productive conference participation. Workshop: Startup – Get Started From science to business: innovation processes, intellectual property, and DTU support for early-stage ideas. Poster Sessions Peer-to-peer feedback and open poster sessions to practice scientific communication. Career Q&A Insights from former PhD students on career development and transferable skills. Team-building and Networking Activities Group activities to foster collaboration and community