18 Mar 2026
12:30 - 14:00
Room 404 B
Journal publications play a critical role in advancing the optical communications industry by disseminating new results, ideas, and technological breakthroughs that become part of the field’s long-term knowledge base. This special event provides a behind-the-scenes look at the journal publication and peer-review process, following the journey of a research paper from submission to publication in leading IEEE and Optica journals. Speakers—including journal editors as well as senior and junior (student) reviewers—will share perspectives on best practices in peer review and discuss emerging challenges in the Journal Review Process in the Era of AI, including how AI is shaping the way we write, review and publish scientific papers. The session will feature short presentations followed by an interactive roundtable discussion and Q&A with the audience.
RSVP here to join us for a great discussion over lunch!
Organizers
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Andrew Lord
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Optical Communications and Networking Sr. Manager of Optical Networks Research, BT, United Kingdom
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Boon S. Ooi
Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Photonics Technology Letters Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, KAUST, Saudi Arabia
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Sorin Tibuleac
Deputy Editor, Journal of Lightwave Technology Senior Director, Adtran, United States
Speakers
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Kellan Colburn
California Institute of Technology, finalist in the Corning Outstanding Student Paper Competition, United States
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Kelly Cohen
Senior Publisher, Optica Publishing Group, United States
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Magnus Karlsson
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Lightwave Technology Professor of Photonics, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
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Romulo Aparecido de Paula Junior
University College London, finalist in the Corning Outstanding Student Paper Competition, United Kingdom