In this book, you can find information about the major milestones in your
PhD trajectory, and how to reach them. We also discuss the soft skills that support
the research process. This book is mostly aimed at PhD students in sciences and
engineering. In particular, the topics that are discussed in this book are: defining
your research question, developing a literature review, preparing and executing
experiments, time management, scientific writing, academic presentations, and preparing for a career after the PhD.