We are thrilled to share the updated Exceptional Reviewers List 2025. This program was designed to recognize and honor scholars who have delivered consistently exceptional review reports to our journal. Committed to fostering rigorous research and promoting knowledge exchange, Metabolites (ISSN: 2218-1989) recognizes the significant role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to the latest surveys conducted in 2024, 92% of our authors rate the peer review process as good or excellent, thanks to our pool of excellent reviewers.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Metabolites’ peer review process. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering valuable feedback, and contributing to academic rigor are truly commendable.

The Exceptional Reviewers List was introduced in November 2024. Each quarter we will select a group of outstanding reviewers and introduce them here.

Q4:
Name: Dr. Carlo Boselli
Affiliation: Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Lazio e Toscana “Mariano Aleandri”, National Reference Centre for the Quality of Milk and Products Derived from Ovine and Caprine Animals (C.Re.L.D.O.C.), Italy

Name: Dr. Christian Jäger
Affiliation: Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Name: Dr. Gil Fraqueza
Affiliation: Centro de Ciências do Mar, Universidade do Algarve, Portugal

Name: Dr. Joaquim Jaumot
Affiliation: Environmental Chemistry Department, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC), Spain

Name: Dr. John S. Fletcher
Affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Name: Dr. Manon Genva
Affiliation: Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Molecules, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, Belgium

Name: Dr. Michael Leonidas Chikindas
Affiliation: School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers State University, USA

Name: Dr. Svetlana Sarantseva
Affiliation: Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute Named by B.P. Konstantinov of National Research Centre «Kurchatov Institute», Russia

Name: Dr. Zhanchao Li
Affiliation: Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, China

Name: Dr. Natasa Milosevic
Affiliation: Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
“Reviewing builds expertise, sharpens critical skills, strengthens academic reputation, expands professional networks, allows access to emerging theories, methods and debates, and enhances the credibility of the research.”

Q3:
Name: Dr. Alessio D'Alessio
Affiliation: Catholic University of The Sacred Heart, Italy

Name: Dr. Gerhard Grobner
Affiliation: Umeå University, Sweden

Name: Dr. Habisch Habisch
Affiliation: Medizinische Universität Graz, Austria

Name: Dr. Jannik Sprengel
Affiliation: Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Germany

Name: Dr. L. Gerardo Zepeda Vallejo
Affiliation: Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico

Name: Dr. Mario Riolo
Affiliation: University of Catania, Italy

Name: Dr. Won Kim
Affiliation: Seoul National University College of Medicine, Republic of Korea

Name: Dr. Yulian Voynikov
Affiliation: The Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria

Name: Dr. Andrea Annibal
Affiliation: Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Germany
“Contributing as a reviewer for a journal such as Metabolites affords the opportunity to scrutinize the analytical underpinning of submitted studies and stay up-to-date with ongoing advances in a broadly interdisciplinary field.”

Name: Dr. Megan L. Falsetta
Affiliation: University of Rochester, USA
“I enjoy engaging in the review process; it is both an honor and a responsibility. It is an essential part of the scientific process necessary to disseminate new information. Every paper is strengthened by this process through collaboration with the larger scientific community.”

Q2:
Name: Dr. Çağrı Akın Şekerci
Affiliation: Marmara University, Turkey

Name: Dr. Catarina Silva
Affiliation: Universidade da Madeira, Campus da Penteada, Portugal

Name: Dr. Fumio Matsuda
Affiliation: The University of Osaka, Japan

Name: Dr. Marie-Joelle Virolle
Affiliation: University Paris Saclay, France

Name: Dr. Marta Pawłowska
Affiliation: Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland

Name: Dr. Naruemon Leelayuwat
Affiliation: Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Name: Dr. Robert Nshimiyimana
Affiliation: Mass General Brigham, Harvard Medical School, USA

Name: Dr. Romana Masnikosa
Affiliation: University of Belgrade, Serbia

Name: Dr. Simona Pichini
Affiliation: National Institute of Health, Italy

Name: Dr. Zhilu Xu
Affiliation: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
“A seamless and rewarding review experience. The efficient process and clear communication make contributing to the journal a pleasure.”

Q1:
Name: Dr. Charles Hocart
Affiliation: Australian National University, Australia

Name: Dr. David Rovnyak
Affiliation: Bucknell University, PA, USA

Name: Dr. Enrique Rodriguez
Affiliation: Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Name: Dr. Jace Jones
Affiliation: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, MD, USA

Name: Dr. Wim Mandemakers
Affiliation: University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Name: Dr. Yuriy L. Orlov
Affiliation: Sechenov University, Russia

Name: Dr. Barbara J. Boucher
Affiliation: Queen Mary University of London, UK
“Reviewing papers thoroughly is a considerable task and takes time and effort but, where I know about a topic, I am glad to do that work.”

Name: Dr. Raul Díaz-Molina
Affiliation: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, México
“In the last three and a half years I have reviewed almost 70 articles from different publishers, of which 45 articles belong to different journals of MDPI, to whom I am very grateful for their kind confidence.”

Name: Dr. Sonali Mishra
Affiliation: Washington University School of Medicine, MO, USA
"Reviewing for Metabolites has been a truly rewarding experience. The journal maintains a high standard of academic rigor while fostering a collaborative and respectful peer review environment. I’ve found the editorial team to be highly professional, responsive, and organized, which makes the process both efficient and enjoyable. Manuscripts are consistently relevant and of high scientific quality, reflecting the journal’s strong position in the field of metabolomics and related disciplines.
As a reviewer, I appreciate the journal’s clear guidelines and commitment to maintaining the integrity of the peer review process. There’s a genuine focus on improving each manuscript, and I value the opportunity to contribute constructively to the advancement of scientific knowledge. The turnaround time is well-balanced—prompt yet thorough—allowing for timely publication without compromising quality.
What stands out most is the sense of community and shared purpose among contributors. Being part of Metabolites allows me to stay engaged with cutting-edge research while playing a role in upholding the standards of scientific publishing. I highly recommend the experience to fellow researchers who are looking to support meaningful, impactful science."

Name: Dr. Zhengwei Huang
Affiliation: Jinan University, China
“It is my pleasure to review many impressive works submitted to Metabolites and other MDPI journals.”