We are thrilled to share the updated Exceptional Reviewers List 2024. Committed to fostering rigorous research and promoting knowledge exchange, Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) recognizes the significant role that our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to surveys conducted in 2023, 91% of our authors rated the peer reviews they received as good or excellent, thanks to our pool of excellent reviewers.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all the reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Energies’ 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 Reviewed List was first introduced in March 2024 to recognize and honor scholars who deliver consistently exceptional review reports to our journal. Each quarter, a group of outstanding reviewers will be selected and introduced here.

Q4

Name: Dr. Seyed Mohsen Hosseini
Affiliation: Faculty of Engineering, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
“Reviewing has been a great opportunity to contribute to the scientific community while staying updated with cutting-edge research and advancements.”

Name: Dr. Marian Banaś
Affiliation: Department of Power Systems and Environmental Protection Facilities, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, AGH University of Science and Technology, Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland

Name: Dr. Seyed Mahmood Hosseini Imani
Affiliation: Department of Energy, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Torino, Italy

Name: Dr. Krzysztof Rogowski
Affiliation: Institute of Aeronautics and Applied Mechanics (IAAM), Warsaw University of Technology, 00665 Warsaw, Poland

Name: Dr. Isaías González Pérez
Affiliation: Department of Electrical, Electronical and Automatic Engineering, School of Industrial Engineering, University of Extremadura, Avda de Elvas s/n, 06006 Badajoz, Spain

Q3

Name: Dr. Athanasios Dimitriadis
Affiliation: Chemical Process & Energy Resources Institute (CPERI), Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), 6km Harilaou-Thermi, P.O. Box 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece

“Reviewing a manuscript for a scientific journal is an intellectually rewarding experience that demands attention to details and a deep understanding of the subject matter. Balancing critical assessment with encouragement, I aimed to support the authors in enhancing their work. This process not only contributed to advancing the field but also enriched my own knowledge and analytical skills. My experience as a reviewer for MDPI has been both fulfilling and intellectually stimulating. It provided an opportunity to engage deeply with cutting-edge research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in my field. Reviewing manuscripts challenged me to critically evaluate methodologies, data analyses, and the clarity of presented ideas, ensuring the research meets high academic standards. It was rewarding to offer constructive feedback that could help authors refine their work and enhance its impact. I would like to thank MDPI for offering me the opportunity to participate in the reviewing process as it has high-standard scientific journals with qualified editors that enhance the overall reviewing process”.

Name: Dr. Julie Witcover
Affiliation: Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, The University of Chicago, 5640 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

Name: Dr. Dariusz Szpica
Affiliation: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Bialystok University of Technology 45C Wiejska Str., PL-15351 Bialystok, Poland

Name: Dr. Giacomo Di Foggia
Affiliation: Department of Business and Law, Università di Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milano, MI, Italy

Name: Dr. Vijay Sood
Affiliation: Department of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5, Canada

Q2

Name: Dr. Mayur Pal
Affiliation: Department of Mathematical Modelling, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, KTU, Kaunas, Lithuania
Interests: flow in porous media; subsurface data analytics; machine learning; discrete fracture network modelling; CCUS; enhanced oil recovery; multiscale simulation; computational methods

Name: Dr. Rui Ding
Affiliation: Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, The University of Chicago, 5640 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Interests: machine learning; nanomaterials; renewable energy; sensors; electrocatalysts; fuel cells; electrolyzers; artificial intelligence

Name: Prof. Dr. Manuela Panoiu
Affiliation: Electrical Engineering and Industrial Informatics department, University Polytechnica Timisoara, 300006 Timișoara, Romania
Interests: artificial intelligence; electrical engineering

Name: Dr. Khaled Alosmani (Osmani)
Affiliation: Department of Electrical Engineering, Helmut Schmidt University, 22043 Hamburg, Germany
Interests: electrical; energy; renewable energy; batteries; algorithms; power electronics; solar PV; MPPT; smart grids

“MDPI maintains a rigorous and comprehensive review process. Editors ensure that all aspects, from the quality of the language to the approval of methodologies, are thoroughly and clearly addressed. This detailed review process not only enhances the overall quality of submitted papers but also guarantees that only those making significant contributions to their respective fields are accepted for publication. It is no surprise that existing journals are seeing their impact factors increase, while new journals are rapidly gaining recognition with their own impact factors”.

Name: Dr. David Newbery
Affiliation: Energy Policy Research Group, Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1AG, UK
Interests: economics; energy economics; natural resource economics; liberalization, privatization, competition and regulation in network industries, particularly electricity; transmission access pricing; electricity market reform; climate change policy; energy pricing

Q1

Name: Dr. Michal Stosiak
Affiliation: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, 50-370 Wrocław, Poland
Interview: “My experience of working with the journal as a reviewer has been positive. The review process has been smooth and to the high standards accepted in journals with a global reach. Contact with the Lead Editor is also good. The system for handling the review process is transparent and allows for a comprehensive assessment of the reviewed paper. In my opinion, the Lead Editors are highly competent and appropriately matched to the specifics of the journal”.
Interests: dynamics; hydrodynamics; hydraulics; vibrations, acoustic; composite; energy efficiency; water hammer; fluid dynamics; pump; valve; actuator

Name: Dr. Bao Jia
Affiliation: National Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (Beijing), Beijing 102249, China
Interests: shale gas; CO₂; ERO; tight gas; geohermal; chemical; shale oil; unconvetional

Name: Dr. Dušan Medveď
Affiliation: Department of Electric Power Engineering, Technical University of Košice, 040 01 Košice, Slovakia
Interests: technical documentation in electrotechnics; electroheat technique; conversion of electric energy; simulation in electric power system; grid; microgrid; energy system; power quality

Name: Dr. Andrea Mariscotti
Affiliation: University of Genova, DITEN Via Opera Pia 11A 16145 Genova, Italy
Interests: railway electrification; electromagnetic compatibility; electromagnetic interference; power supply quality; switched mode power supplies; traction power supplies; dc-dc power convertors

Name: Dr. Murilo E. C. Bento
Affiliation: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Departamento de Engenharia Elétrica, Centro de Tecnologia, Cidade Universitaria 21941909 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Interests: power systems; small-signal stability; voltage stability; frequency stability; artificial intelligence; machine learning; genetic algorithm; neural network; particle swarm optimization; eigenvalues; oscillation; linear matrix inequalities; smart grid

Last Updated: 21 January 2025