Doctorate Blueprint - A Guide for Graduates & Young Academics in Science & Engineering

The doctorate process can seem complicated and daunting in a young academic's career. Whether you are starting your doctoral studies or planning your next steps, this guide offers clear, actionable advice for success in academia and beyond.

The Doctorate Blueprint is a practical guide, designed to help graduates and young academics in science and engineering navigate the complex journey of earning a PhD. The guide takes a comprehensive view of the doctorate process and covers all aspects, from understanding research and choosing the right methods to writing a dissertation and getting published.

The book also provides essential tools and advice on career planning, including how to write grant proposals and run a research lab. It serves as an essential companion for those beginning their doctoral journey, offering a clear roadmap from initial research to career planning beyond the PhD, with a focus on PhD candidates and advice for early-career academics with little to no experience supervising students.

List of contents

• Introduction


• 1: Embarking on the Doctoral Journey


• 2: Research Methods


• 3: From Dissertation to Publication


• 4: Assembling a PhD Toolkit


• 5: The Future

About the author

Alessio Malizia, PhD, is Full Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Pisa, Italy, as well as Professor II in the in the Faculty of Logistics at Molde University College, Norway. He leads the Digital Humanities and Data-Driven Design Lab. Previously, he held positions at the University of Hertfordshire, Brunel University, London, and Universidad Carlos III, Madrid. His research focuses on Human-Centred Systems, particularly Human-Centred AI and Design Fiction.

Product details

• Authors: Alessio (Full Professor Malizia, Alessio (Full Professor Computer Science) Malizia, Malizia Alessio
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.08.2025
• EAN: 9780198927136
• ISBN: 978-0-19-892713-6
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success, MATHEMATICS / Applied, SCIENCE / Applied Sciences, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General), BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Careers / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Research, Advice on careers and achieving success, Maths for scientists, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes