30 Years of Open Science, Built Together
For 30 years, MDPI has been built on the conviction that scientific knowledge should be shared immediately and freely with everyone. What began as an idea has grown into a portfolio of more than 500 fully open access journals, supported by a global community of researchers, editors and reviewers who make this exchange of knowledge possible.
The MDPI Story: Three Decades of Advancing Open Access
A Retrospective of 30 Landmark Articles Published in MDPI Journals
Thirty Years in Numbers
4.6 M
Authors have chosen MDPI since 1996
1.9 M
Articles published as of May 2026
25 M
Total citations in Web of Science
500+
Journals in total
68,000
Editorial board members
1,896 M
Article views and downloads on mdpi.com in 2025
“With over half of the world's research now open access, it is the most widely accepted model for scientific publishing. MDPI has been part of the shift from the very beginning, and our continued investment in people, technology, and ethical standards ensures we remain a publisher that researchers can trust and rely on.”
Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
Journal Anniversaries
Eighteen journals are marking a major anniversary in 2026, alongside MDPI itself.
Faces of MDPI
For 30 years, the people who work at MDPI have carried our mission forward, bringing different skills, different perspectives, and different stories.
“A defining highlight of my journey at MDPI has been witnessing Viruses evolve from a small journal publishing dozens of articles per month to the number one journal in the Virology category by publication volume.”
Allison Yang,
Publisher
“What I enjoy most about working at MDPI is the people. Our team is made up of young, talented, and curious colleagues, and this creates an environment where learning happens naturally every day.”
Daniele Raimondi,
Senior Data Scientist
“Collaborating with different departments, such as Communications and Marketing and IT, has been a valuable experience that has broadened my perspective and strengthened cross-functional alignment.”
Hyejin Son,
Regional Talent Acquisition Lead
“A highlight of my career at MDPI has been the opportunity to lead innovation initiatives and build the AI team, turning ideas into practical solutions that support our publishing ecosystem.”
Milos Cuculovic,
Head of Technology Innovation
“I appreciate the opportunity to work with prestigious scholars across a wide range of expertise, which has helped me develop a deeper understanding of different cultures and collaborate more effectively with my team and stakeholders.”
Korawit Juprasertporn,
Section Managing Editor
“MDPI brings together highly intelligent, driven individuals who care deeply about improving access to scientific knowledge. Contributing to open access publishing, ensuring research is freely available worldwide, gives the technical work a very real sense of purpose.”
Dietrich Rordorf,
Chief Technology Officer
“What I enjoy most is watching people grow. Whether it's a new colleague building confidence or a team leader unlocking their potential, being part of that journey is genuinely rewarding.”
Suvicha Sasivimolkul,
Training Program Coordinator,
Training Group Leader
What Our Partners Say
Partnership with Scientific Societies
“Our collaboration with MDPI on CMTR (Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction) has been exceptional. The team consistently delivers high-quality work with impressive efficiency and responsiveness, all while strictly adhering to the highest ethical standards. The Managing Editor is highly dedicated and always on top of every detail, ensuring a smooth and professional workflow. What truly sets this partnership apart is the strong sense of shared purpose—we feel like one cohesive team working toward a common goal. MDPI is deeply committed to supporting our mission to establish CMTR as a valued and preferred journal among CMF surgeons worldwide. Their fast response times, reliability, and unwavering dedication make this a true and trusted partnership.”
Mirjam Bucher,
Project Manager Academic Platforms Journals, AO Foundation
Project Manager Academic Platforms Journals, AO Foundation
Partnership with National Consortium
“As one of the world's leading Gold OA publishers, MDPI plays an important role in the German publishing landscape. We are particularly pleased that we were able to achieve considerable potential cost savings for scientific institutions and their authors at a national level through our consortia negotiations.”
Petra Labriga,
Head of Strategic License Management at ZB MED, Germany
Head of Strategic License Management at ZB MED, Germany