About Me
Elaine Tham is Regional Director, Publishing Development (Asia) at PLOS. With a deep understanding of the Asian research landscape, she drives strategic initiatives to foster PLOS’s growth and impact across the region. Elaine actively cultivates collaborative relationships with research communities, policymakers, funders, and institutions in Asia, championing greater transparency, equity and openness in scholarly communication. She thrives on developing partnerships with local communities, built on mutual trust and understanding. Prior to joining PLOS in 2022, Elaine has previously worked at IOP Publishing, Cambridge University Press and Springer Nature. Her career in STM publishing spans over 20 years, with roles involving the development and implementation of Asia-Pacific regional publishing and partnerships strategies, content acquisition and community engagement, and leading teams across different continents. She has managed both book and journal portfolios across various subject areas. Elaine has served on the Conference Program Committee for OASPA in 2023 and 2024. She holds an MEng in Aeronautics from Imperial College, London.