IN SUPPORT OF SDG GOAL 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Women scientists at the forefront of change!
For many years, IntechOpen has actively promoted the research of female scientists. This initiative builds on the successful foundations of the previous Women in Science programmes, publishing the research of award-winning women from physics to robotics, medicine to environmental science. We honour our female authors and editors, while also highlighting groundbreaking work by women scientists from around the world, providing them with a digital space and platform to connect and showcase their work. We aim not only to celebrate the achievements of women in STEM but also to inspire future generations. Committed to fostering an inclusive environment, we will continue our efforts to support diversity and empower more women scientists to pursue rewarding careers.
I would like to thank IntechOpen for promoting women in science. By having strategies that address the gender bias in scientific journal and book editing, they are not only promoting women but providing opportunities for all to contribute and have access to world-class analyses on an open access platform.
Open Access Books
Authored by Elham Saberian, Andrej Jenča, Yaser Zafari, Andrej Jenča, Adriána Petrášová and Janka Jenčová
Women in science
An interview with Prof. Stela Jokić
Guest Co-editor of the GEET Special Issue
“Development of Green Processes for Biomass Valorization”Women Leading the Way in Science and Sustainability: An Interview with Prof. Stela Jokić
In this interview, Professor Jokić shares her insights on her research journey, the importance of sustainability, and her message to young scientists, especially women, entering the field.
Read the InterviewEditorial Board Members
Lulu Wang
Reykjavík University, Iceland
Roya Choupani
Angelo State University, United States of America
Dasantila Sherifi
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, United States of America
Marija Banožić
University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tatiana Morosuk
Technische Universität Berlin, Germany
Suhaiza Hanim Zailani
University of Malaya, Malaysia
Sadia Ameen
Jeonbuk National University, Korea, South
In Spotlight
Diversity and gender equality in research expand the pool of talented researchers. Women from developing and underdeveloped countries should be encouraged to participate in higher education and research to bring fresh perspectives, talent, and creativity to the scientific community.
Faculty of Agriculture and Food Technology, University of Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Editorial Board member - GEET
Dr Marija Banožić - Danubius Young Scientist Award
We recognise the achievements of our Editorial Board member (GEET), Dr. Marija Banožić, recipient of the prestigious Danubius Young Scientist Award 2024. This honor highlights her exceptional contributions to research in the Danube region, showcasing her excellence, innovation, and unwavering dedication. Dr. Banožić’s award underscores her commitment to advancing knowledge and creating a meaningful impact in her field.
Science and technology are a shared adventure that involves all, passively and actively. It is a journey of discovery for everyone. Working in cybersecurity and maritime systems has shown me that while we’ve made remarkable strides, there’s still so much to explore, and ensuring diverse perspectives in these fields is essential to driving meaningful progress.
University of Plymouth, UK
Dr Kimberly Tam - ACRT Best Paper Award
Congratulations to Kimberly Tam, co-recipient of the Best Paper Award from The AI, Computer Science, and Robotics Technology journal. Her co-authored article examines security vulnerabilities in AI for maritime autonomous systems, emphasizing the risks of adversarial attacks in real-world settings and offering strategies to address these threats throughout the AI lifecycle.
Selected Published Articles
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Empowering women in science is about forging a path where diverse perspectives inspire growth and achievement, and every individual's potential makes a meaningful impact.
Department of Statistics and Data Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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IntechOpen Book Series
Food Science and Nutrition
Series Editor
Maria Rosário Bronze
Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Portugal
Sustainable Development
Education and Human Development
Series Editor
Katherine Meltzoff
University of California, Riverside, United States of America
Veterinary Medicine and Science
Initiatives
Voices From Our Community on the Occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025
This map highlights the countries of our community members who shared their experiences in advancing gender equality in academia and research.
Get InspiredA Word From Our Editors on the Occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023
Women have greater difficulty in the world of science in accommodating their professional and family responsibility, especially those with young children, experiencing a substantial decline in the time they could devote to research.
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University of Coimbra, Portugal
It is necessary to ensure that women in low-income and middle-income countries have more opportunities to participate in education, training, employment and decision-making in the fields of engineering, computer science, cloud technology, artificial intelligence, robotics and health science.
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Reykjavík University, Iceland
Work-life balance is very important to women. As an Asian female scientist, I know for a fact that the entire responsibility of running a family falls on the shoulders of the wife and mother regardless of their profession. Women are smart. They can multi-task.
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Australian College of Business & Technology, Sri Lanka
Finding new ways to eliminate gender disparities in science and empower women to manage large scientific projects is of paramount importance.
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Pavlov Institute of Physiology, Russia
Webinar: Emerging Technologies - Partnering for Accessibility, Discoverability and Sustainable Future
We co-hosted a webinar with Zendy, featuring an all-female panel of speakers encompassing both women in business and women in academia. This insightful session provided a deep dive into a hands-on case study in the field of emerging technologies in energy engineering and sustainability. The focus was on elucidating the goals driving this research, emphasizing technologies designed to benefit developing countries through free and unrestricted access to knowledge under the Open Access model. The showcase effectively demonstrated how various platforms and their technologies can accelerate the discovery of knowledge, particularly in developing regions.
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Women in Science - Retrospective (2018 - 2020)
Edited by Afef Najjari, Ameur Cherif, Haitham Sghaier and Hadda Imene Ouzari
Women in Robotics 2015
The intention of this project was to bring into the spotlight the scientific accomplishments of women working in robotics.
“Yes, we need to get away from the perception that robotics is not feminine as it was in my youth. Girls and women can do anything when they put their mind into it.”
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