1st Edition

Planning and Passing Your PhD Defence A Global Toolbox for Success

By Olga Degtyareva, Eva O.L. Lantsoght Copyright 2022
212 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

212 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

212 Pages 8 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book is a toolbox for PhD students to plan and prepare for the PhD defence regardless of their scientific discipline or location. The authors discuss various defence formats that are used internationally and identify the main differences and similarities. With international examples, practical strategies, and tips from former PhD students and supervisors, this book unpacks the... Read more

1. Introduction  2. Overview of defence formats  3. Planning for a successful defence  4. Preparing for your defence  5. Defences around the world  6. Your PhD Defence  7. After the PhD Defence

Biography

Olga Degtyareva is an award-winning scientist turned productivity coach, who runs her own company, Productivity for Scientists, helping researchers around the world to be more productive and in charge of their day.

Eva O.L. Lantsoght is the Professor of Structural Engineering at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador, a tenured assistant professor at Technische Universiteit Delft, Netherlands, and author and co-host of the PhD Talk blog and podcast.