Giovanni Straffelini is Full Professor of Metallurgy at the University of Trento, Italy, where he coordinates the Doctoral School in Materials, Mechatronics and Systems Engineering. Alongside his research in metallurgy, he writes about doctoral education, research careers, and the professional development of early-career researchers. He is the author of What No One Tells You About Academic Careers: A Realistic Guide to PhD, Research, and Becoming an Academic (2026).