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Aniello Daniele Marano MBDA

Hello everyone,

I am interested in pursuing a career as a writer and author of scientific papers in the field of Project Management.

I already have experience in scientific publishing within the engineering domain, including technical writing, data analysis, and the preparation of research papers. I would now like to expand my interests toward Project Management research, contributing to articles, conference papers, case studies, and other publications related to the discipline.

I would be grateful for any advice on how to get started in this field, recommendations for journals, research groups, professional associations, or communities that welcome new contributors.

I am also interested in networking with professionals, researchers, and practitioners who would like to collaborate on research projects, co-author papers, exchange ideas, or build a publication-oriented network.

If you have suggestions, opportunities, or would simply like to connect, please feel free to reply or contact me.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to learning from this community.

Best regards,

Daniele

Posted: Jun 21, 2026 10:05 AM

Imran Afzal Author| The Strategic PMO Cary, NC, United States

Daniele,

Since you already have experience publishing in engineering, you're ahead of many people who enter project management research. The challenge is often less about learning how to conduct research and more about identifying meaningful project management questions worth studying.

One suggestion is to start by focusing on the gap between theory and practice. Many practitioners face recurring challenges that are discussed extensively in organizations but are not always well-supported by empirical research. Areas such as AI in project management, benefits realization, PMO effectiveness, portfolio decision-making, hybrid delivery models, and organizational change continue to generate both practical and academic interest.

A few practical steps that may help:

• Review recent publications from the Project Management Journal and International Journal of Project Management to identify active research themes.
• Attend PMI and academic conferences, not only to present research but also to understand which questions researchers are currently exploring.
• Consider collaborating with practitioners who have access to real-world organizational data. Many valuable case studies emerge from industry-academic partnerships.
• Look for opportunities to co-author papers before pursuing solo publications in the field. It can accelerate your understanding of the discipline's research methods, terminology, and publication expectations.
• Explore PMI's various content contribution channels. Beyond academic journals, PMI regularly publishes articles, white papers, webinars, conference presentations, and other thought leadership content. These can be excellent ways to build visibility, refine research ideas, and connect with others who share similar interests.

One thing I've observed is that many strong project management publications begin with a practical problem. A recurring challenge in an organization becomes a conference presentation, evolves into a white paper or article, and eventually develops into more formal research.

Out of curiosity, which aspect of project management research interests you most—governance, leadership, PMOs, portfolio management, agile delivery, AI, organizational change, or something else? Your engineering background may provide a unique perspective on several of those topics.

Posted: Jun 21, 2026 10:26 AM

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