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17 June 2025
Applied Sciences Exceptional Reviewers List 2025

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, Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417) recognizes the significant role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to surveys conducted in 2024, 92% of our authors rated the peer review 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 Applied Sciences’ peer-review process. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering valuable feedback, and contributing to ensuring the academic rigor of all published articles are truly commendable.
The Exceptional Reviewers List was introduced in May 2024. Each quarter, we will be selecting a group of outstanding reviewers and introduce them here.
Q1
Name: Dr. Patryk Ziolkowski Affiliation: Gdansk University of Technology, Poland |
Name: Prof. Dr. Paweł Pijarski Affiliation: Lublin University of Technology, Poland |
Name: Dr. Adrian Peidro Affiliation: Miguel Hernandez University, Spain |
Name: Dr. Andreea Kui Affiliation: “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania |
Name: Dr. Roberto Lo Giudice Affiliation: University of Messina, Italy |
Name: Dr. Radovan Holubek Affiliation: Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia |
Name: Dr. Gessica Umili Affiliation: Torino University, Italy |
Name: Dr. Zhao Ding Affiliation: Chongqing University, China |
Name: Dr. Stefano Quer Affiliation: Politecnico di Torino, Italy |
Name: Prof. Dr. Papageorgas Panagiotis Affiliation: University of West Attica, Greece |
Name: Dr. Zheng Cao Affiliation: Xi'an Jiaotong University, China |
Name: Dr. Laura Zlibinaite Affiliation: Kauno Kolegija Higher Education Institution, Lithuania |
Name: Prof. Dr. Daniela Perduková Affiliation: Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia |
Name: Prof. Dr. Maciej Sydor Affiliations: 1.Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poland ; 2. Poznań University of Technology, Poland |
Name: Prof. Dr. Magdalena Gantner Affiliation: Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS), Poland |
Name: Dr. Dawid Szatten Affiliation: Kazimierz Wielki University, Poland |
Name: Dr. Weike Wang Affiliation: Shandong University of Science and Technology, China |
Name: Dr. Konstantinos Papadimitriou Affiliation: University of East London, Greece |
Name: Dr. Ramanjaneyulu Rayala Affiliation: University of Illinois Chicago, USA |
Name: Prof. Dr. Lianguo Wang Affiliation: China University of Mining and Technology, China |
Name: Dr. Juan Luis Cabanillas García Affiliation: Universidad de Extremadura, Spain |
Name: Dr. Do-Youn Lee Affiliation: Kookmin University, Republic of Korea |
Name: Prof. Dr. Anna Rudawska Affiliation: Lublin University of Technology, Poland |
Name: Prof. Dr. Roman Trach Affiliation: Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland |
Name: Prof. Dr. O. Roger Anderson Affiliation: Columbia University, USA |
Name: Prof. Dr. Carlos Roldán-Blay Affiliation: Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain |
Name: Prof. Dr. Martin Decký Affiliation: University of Žilina, Slovakia |
Name: Dr. Daniele Sofia Affiliation: University of Calabria, Italy |
Name: Dr. Rocco Citroni Affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Italy |
Name: Dr. Sanda Rosca Affiliation: Babeş-Bolyai University, Romania |
Name: Prof. Dr. Xueming Du Affiliation: Zhengzhou University, China |
Name: Dr. Zhen Liu Affiliation: Pennsylvania State University, USA |
Name: Dr. Łukasz Knypiński Affiliation: Poznan University of Technology, Poland |
Name: Dr. Ruizhe Yang Affiliation: University of Chicago, USA |
Name: Prof. Dr. Anna Lekova Affiliation: Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria |
Name: Prof. Dr. Robert Ulewicz Affiliation: Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland |
Name: Dr. José Carlos Piñar-Fuentes Affiliation: University of Jaen, Spain |
Name: Dr. Jorge Calvillo-Arbizu Affiliation: University of Seville, Spain |
Name: Dr. Elias Sakellis Affiliation: National Center for Scientific Research (NCSR) Demokritos, Greece |
Name: Prof. Dr. Leszek Sobkowiak Affiliation: Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland |
Name: Dr. Babak Jamhiri Affiliation: Loughborough University, UK |
Name: Prof. Dr. Belmiro P. M. Duarte Affiliation: Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, Portugal |
Name: Dr. Gabriela Ionescu Affiliation: National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Romania |
Name: Prof. Dr. Jang-Eui Hong Affiliation: Chungbuk National University, Republic of Korea |
Name: Dr. Ramona Riedel Affiliation: BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, Germany |
Name: Dr. Assunta Pozzuoli Affiliation: University of Padova, Italy |
Name: Prof. Dr. Theodoros Theodosiou Affiliation: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece |
Name: Dr. Maria Francesca Ferrario Affiliation: Università degli Studi dell’Insubria, Italy |
Name: Dr. Malgorzata Kac Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland |
Name: Dr. Wei-jung Shiang Affiliation: Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan |
See what our reviewers have to say about Applied Sciences’ review process:
“Peer review is a valuable opportunity to contribute to scientific rigor while staying engaged with emerging research in my field.”—Dr. Andreea Kui |
“It is a pleasure to contribute to the peer-review process, supporting the advancement of scientific research. The review platform is very user-friendly, and the star rating system works well, providing a clear idea of the article’s qualities. I believe that integrating a plagiarism detection tool would be beneficial to further support reviewers in verifying the originality of submitted manuscripts.”—Dr. Roberto Lo Giudice |
“Serving as a reviewer for a critical journal is a significant responsibility underpinning our field's integrity and advancement. It requires a diligent and objective assessment of a manuscript's originality, methodological rigor, clarity, and contribution to existing knowledge. Beyond critical evaluation, a key responsibility is to provide constructive, insightful, and actionable feedback that helps authors improve their work, regardless of the ultimate publication decision, thereby fostering scholarly excellence and upholding the journal's high standards.”—Dr. Stefano Quer |
“The MDPI platform has helped me a lot in performing the review. I have the capability of interacting with One important point is how to have easy access to plagiarism detection of articles under review automatically through an online tool for the article under review.”—Prof. Dr. Papageorgas Panagiotis |
“When reviewing manuscripts, I always willing to provide recommendations to editors and authors based on my knowledge and insights, thereby improving the quality of the papers and contributing to the journal's development. I take the review of every submission responsibly because each paper not only tells a scientific story that have been done, but also may influence the future that yet to come.”—Dr. Zheng Cao |
“Reviewing varied studies has enhanced my critical thinking, time management, and clear communication, enabling me to provide constructive, detailed feedback while respecting diverse research contexts. It also inspired my own study designs and deepened my understanding of the literature. I recommend peer reviewing to fellow researchers because it sharpens analytical and communication skills, expands expertise, and fosters scientific rigor and collaboration.”—Dr. Laura Zlibinaite |
“Reviewing for Applied Sciences has been a rewarding way to stay engaged with cutting-edge research, support scientific quality, and give back to the academic community.”—Dr. Ramanjaneyulu Rayala |
“Reviewing for Applied Sciences has deepened my perspective on applied innovation, particularly in how AI and technology can enhance learning and research methodologies.”—Dr. Juan Luis Cabanillas García |
“I am committed to providing thorough and constructive reviews to promote rigorous, innovative, and sustainable research in engineering and energy systems.”—Prof. Dr. Carlos Roldán-Blay |
“Processing peer-reviewed articles gives me significant scope to expand my scientific knowledge on a global level. It is an honor for me to process manuscript reviews, in the areas of engineering structures.”—Prof. Dr. Martin Decký |
“I believe that providing thorough, constructive feedback helps authors refine their work, ensuring research quality and advancing scientific knowledge. Engaging in the peer review process allows me to stay updated with the latest developments in fields like energy harvesting, plasmonics, and AI, while also supporting the scientific community.”—Dr. Rocco Citroni |
“Peer review is a rewarding way to contribute to the scientific community and help maintain the quality and integrity of published research.”—Dr. Zhen Liu |
“Each review is a new challenge for me, as well as an opportunity to learn about the latest research directions in my area of interest. Through a review, we can learn about new approaches and expand our knowledge, which we can later apply in our own research.”—Dr. Łukasz Knypiński |
“The MDPI review process is transparent and efficient, with an intuitive interface that covers all aspects of peer review according to best practices. The whole system supports comfortable work for reviewers.”—Prof. Dr. Robert Ulewicz |
“As an editor for several journals and a reviewer for many, I strive to provide constructive feedback that helps authors improve the quality of their work, thus contributing to ensuring rigorous and high-quality scientific publications.”—Dr. Assunta Pozzuoli |
You can read more testimonials at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/testimonials?type=all&journal_id=90&page_count=50.
15 June 2025
Applied Sciences Receives an Increased CiteScore of 5.5

We are pleased to share that Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417) received an increased CiteScore of 5.5 in June 2025, which is an impressive achievement, with the following ranks:
- Q1 (72nd out of 344) in the “Engineering, General Engineering” category;
- Q1 (37th out of 174, improvement) in the “Physics and Astronomy, Instrumentation” category;
- Q1 (22nd out of 97, improvement) in the “Chemical Engineering, Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes” category;
- Q2 (293rd out of 947) in the “Computer Science, Computer Science Applications” category;
- Q2 (164th out of 460) in the “Materials Science, General Materials Science” category;
- Q2 (33rd out of 70, improvement) in the “Chemical Engineering, Process Chemistry and Technology” category.
You can find more statistics on our website, which can be accessed at https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/stats, as well as https://www.scopus.com/sourceid/21100829268.
The current CiteScore measures the average number of citations of a journal over a four-year window (2021–2024). The Scopus database provides a comprehensive suite of metrics that support informed publishing strategies as well as research evaluation and enable the benchmarking of journal performance.
This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. Together we will continue to track the progress of Applied Sciences and its growing impact in applied natural sciences.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the journal.
Applied Sciences Editorial Office
5 June 2025
Meet Us Virtually at the 12th International Electronic Conference on Sensors and Applications (ECSA-12), 12–14 November 2025

We are pleased to announce the 12th International Electronic Conference on Sensors and Applications (ECSA-12), which will be chaired by Prof. Dr. Stefano Mariani, Prof. Dr. Stefan Bosse, Prof. Dr. Francisco Falcone and Prof. Dr. Jean-Marc Laheurte. This event will be held virtually from 12 to 14 November 2025, with participation completely free of charge.
This event aims to bring together leading experts in sensor research from around the world, providing a dynamic platform with which to share cutting-edge knowledge and present recent advancements. Building on the success of the past ten editions (2014–2023), this year’s edition will focus on eight thematic areas where sensors are changing science.
Topics of Interest:
- S1. Chemo- and Biosensors
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Stefano Mariani;
- S2. Physical Sensors
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Jean-Marc Laheurte, Université Gustave Eiffel, France;
- S3. Sensor Networks, the IoT, Smart Cities, and Health Monitoring
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Francisco Falcone, Public University of Navarre, Spain; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico;
- S4. Sensors and Artificial Intelligence
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Stefan Bosse, University of Koblenz, Germany;
- S5. Smart Agriculture Sensors
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Stefano Mariani, Politecnico di Milano, Italy;
- S6. Electronic Sensors, Devices, and Systems
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Stefan Bosse, University of Koblenz, Germany;
- S7. Wearable Sensors and Healthcare Applications
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Jean-Marc Laheurte, Université Gustave Eiffel, France;
- S8. Robotics, Sensors, and Industry 4.0
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Francisco Falcone, Public University of Navarre, Spain; Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico.
Latest Schedule:
New abstract submission deadline: 25 June 2025;
New abstract acceptance notification: 9 July 2025;
Full file submission deadline: 12 August 2025;
Registration deadline: 7 November 2025.
Instructions for Authors and Publication Opportunities:
To participate in the conference, please first submit your abstract before 25 June 2025 via the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1362. Once your abstract is accepted, you will be requested to submit proceedings papers or posters before 12 August 2025. Authors are also encouraged to submit video presentations (maximum of 3–5 min) after the acceptance of their abstracts and proceedings papers or posters as supplementary materials.
All accepted submissions will be published on Sciforum. Proceedings papers (minimum of 4 pages) are eligible for free publication with DOI in MDPI’s Engineering Proceedings (indexed within Scopus, ISSN: 2673-4591).
In addition, a Special Issue will be launched in the open access journal Sensors (ISSN: 1424-8220, impact factor: 3.4, and CiteScore: 8.2), and participants are encouraged to submit a full manuscript for peer review and potential publication with a 20% discount on the article processing charge (APC).
For detailed submission guidelines, please refer to the Instructions for Authors.
To register for free, please visit https://sciforum.net/event/ECSA-12?section=#registration.
Conference Awards:
Two winners will be selected for the Best Contribution Awards and one winner will be selected for the Student Award. Each winner will receive a certificate and a prize of CHF 500.
We look forward to receiving your abstracts and invite you to register for this conference.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact ecsa@mdpi.com.
Conference Chairs:
Prof. Dr. Stefano Mariani
Prof. Dr. Stefan Bosse
Prof. Dr. Francisco Falcone
Prof. Dr. Jean-Marc Laheurte
ECSA-12 Organizing Team
5 June 2025
World Food Safety Day—“Food Safety: Science in Action”, 7 June 2025

World Food Safety Day 2025 is a global initiative that highlights the importance of safe, nutritious, and sufficient food for all. It raises awareness of the risks posed by unsafe food and the collective responsibility we share in ensuring food safety across every stage of the supply chain—from production to consumption. On this World Food Safety Day, let us come together to promote better food practices, strengthen food safety systems, and help build a healthier, more resilient global food supply for present and future generations.
We hope that you will join us in recognizing the importance of safe and nutritious food this World Food Safety Day on 7 June. The 2025 theme, “Food Safety: Science in Action,” highlights the need for robust food safety systems to prevent, detect, and respond to foodborne risks. Safe food is essential not only for good health but also for sustainable development, economic growth, and global food security. At MDPI, we are proud to support this mission through our open access journals, which provide a platform for sharing research, innovation, and best practices to ensure food safety from farm to fork.
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“Food Insecurity across Age Groups in the United States during the COVID-19 Pandemic”
by Zhongqi Fan, Amy M. Yang, Marcus Lehr, Ana B. Ronan, Ryan B. Simpson, Kimberly H. Nguyen, Elena N. Naumova and Naglaa H. El-Abbadi
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(8), 1078; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21081078
“The Role of Fungi in Food Production and Processing”
by John Pouris, Foteini Kolyva, Spyridoula Bratakou, Chrysovalantou Argyro Vogiatzi, Dimitrios Chaniotis and Apostolos Beloukas
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(12), 5046; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14125046
“Specific Personal Hygiene Procedures and Practices in Food Handlers—A Cross-Sectional Study in Butcher and Fishmonger Shops in Almada”
by Inês Oliveira, Miguel Almeida, João J. Ferreira Gomes and Ana Rita Henriques
Hygiene 2024, 4(2), 207-220; https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene4020017
“Next-Generation Probiotics as Novel Therapeutics for Improving Human Health: Current Trends and Future Perspectives”
by Mohamed E. Abouelela and Yosra A. Helmy
Microorganisms 2024, 12(3), 430; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12030430
“Global Food Security and Sustainability Issues: The Road to 2030 from Nutrition and Sustainable Healthy Diets to Food Systems Change”
by Theodoros Varzakas and Slim Smaoui
Foods 2024, 13(2), 306; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13020306
“Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) Method for Determination of Total Fluorine and Total Organic Fluorine in Packaging Substrates”
by Ma Cristine Concepcion D. Ignacio, Greg W. Curtzwiler, Mark R. Early, Katie M. Updegraff and Keith L. Vorst
Methods Protoc. 2023, 6(1), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/mps6010010
“Research on Food Chemical Safety” Guest Editors: Dr. Efrén Pérez Santín and Dr. José Ignacio López Sánchez Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 |
“Advanced in Safety Detection and Quality Control of Food” Guest Editors: Dr. Natalia Casado Navas, Prof. Dr. Isabel Sierra Alonso and Prof. Dr. Sonia Morante Zarcero Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 |
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“Consumer Behavior Research in Food: A Focus on Health, Safety, and Sustainability, 2nd Edition” Guest Editors: Dr. Pei Liu and Dr. Yee Ming Lee Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 |
“Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics in Animal Nutrition and Health, and Food Safety” Guest Editor: Dr. María Esther Ortega-Cerrilla Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 |
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3 June 2025
World Environment Day—“Beat Plastic Pollution”, 5 June 2025

World Environment Day is an urgent call to action as nature suffers from the devastating impacts of human activity. Annual plastic production exceeds 400 million tons, half of which is single-use plastic, with under 10% recycled. 11 million tons of plastic (equal to 2,200 Eiffel Towers) pollute waterways yearly. Microplastics contaminate our food, water, and air, with humans ingesting over 50,000 particles annually. This pollution harms health and ecosystems globally. A solution does exist, however. Governments, businesses, and individuals must adhere to the 5Rs—Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rethink. Join #BeatPlasticPollution this World Environment Day to create a sustainable future.
On this significant day, we are proud to present a curated collection of articles and initiatives dedicated to groundbreaking research and innovative solutions for protecting the environment and beating plastic pollution. We invite readers to explore these resources and join us in our shared mission of a sustainable vision of the future. Together, we can pave the way for a cleaner, healthier planet.
Environmental & Earth Sciences |
Biology & Life Sciences Chemistry & Materials Science |
Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Engineering |
“Enhanced Separation of Palladium from Nuclear Wastewater by the Sulfur-Rich Functionalized Covalent Organic Framework”
by Junli Wang, Chen Luo, Wentao Wang, Hui Wang, Yao Liu, Jianwei Li and Taihong Yan
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(10), 714; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15100714
“Prevention of Biofouling Due to Water Absorption of Natural Fiber Composites in the Aquatic Environment: A Critical Review”
by Cristiano Fragassa, Sara Mattiello, Martina Fronduti, Jo’ Del Gobbo, Radmila Gagic and Carlo Santulli
J. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8(12), 532; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8120532
“Testing the Effectiveness of an Ecomedia Literacy Environmental Education Lesson”
by Ludovica Lo Iacono, Ludovica Lo Iacono and Emilio Paolo Visintin
Soc. Sci. 2024, 13(12), 645; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13120645
“Airborne Microplastics: Challenges, Prospects, and Experimental Approaches”
by Alexey R. Rednikin, Yulia A. Frank, Artem O. Rozhin, Danil S. Vorobiev and Rawil F. Fakhrullin
Atmosphere 2024, 15(11), 1380; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos15111380
“Emerging Technologies for Remote Sensing of Floating and Submerged Plastic Litter”
by Lonneke Goddijn-Murphy, Victor Martínez-Vicente, Heidi M. Dierssen, Valentina Raimondi, Erio Gandini, Robert Foster and Ved Chirayath
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(10), 1770; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16101770
“The Other Side of Fire in a Changing Environment: Evidence from a Mediterranean Country”
by Dimitrios Kalfas, Stavros Kalogiannidis, Fotios Chatzitheodoridis and Nikolaos Margaritis
Fire 2024, 7(2), 36; https://doi.org/10.3390/fire7020036
“A Review of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling: Technologies, Sustainability, and Open Issues”
by Alessandra Zanoletti, Eleonora Carena, Chiara Ferrara and Elza Bontempi
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010038
“A Comparative Analysis of Different Hydrogen Production Methods and Their Environmental Impact”
by Somtochukwu Godfrey Nnabuife, Caleb Kwasi Darko, Precious Chineze Obiako, Boyu Kuang, Xiaoxiao Sun and Karl Jenkins
Clean Technol. 2023, 5(4), 1344-1380; https://doi.org/10.3390/cleantechnol5040067
“Screening of Microplastics in Aquaculture Systems (Fish, Mussel, and Water Samples) by FTIR, Scanning Electron Microscopy–Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy and Micro-Raman Spectroscopies”
by Kleopatra Miserli, Christos Lykos, Angelos G. Kalampounias and Ioannis Konstantinou
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(17), 9705; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13179705
“Microplastics, Additives, and Plasticizers in Freshwater Bivalves: Preliminary Research of Biomonitoring”
by Giulia Cesarini, Fabiana Corami, Beatrice Rosso and Massimiliano Scalici
Water 2023, 15(14), 2647; https://doi.org/10.3390/w15142647
Guest Editors: Dr. Ramona Riedel and Prof. Dr. Giulio Malucelli Submission deadline: 20 August 2025 |
“Novel Sources, Designs and After-Use Pathways for Plastics in a Circular Economy” Guest Editor: Dr. María José Arévalo-Caballero Submission deadline: 31 August 2025 |
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“Airborne Micro and Nanoplastics: Detection, Dynamics, and Exposure Assessment” Guest Editor: Dr. Yangyang Liu Submission deadline: 30 September 2025 |
“Aquatic Microplastic Pollution: Occurrence and Removal” Guest Editor: Dr. Lixin Zhu Submission deadline: 25 October 2025 |
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“Innovative Strategies to Mitigate the Impact of Mining” Topic Editors: Prof. Dr. Chongchong Qi, Dr. Qiusong Chen and Dr. Danial Jahed Armaghani Submission deadline: 31 October 2025 |
“Enabling Strategies and Policies Toward a Sustainable Environment, 2nd Edition” Topic Editors: Dr. Abdul Majeed, Prof. Dr. Yuantao Xie and Prof. Dr. Judit Oláh Submission deadline: 31 October 2025 |
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3 June 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #23 - MDPI Summits Spain & Italy, Ei Compendex, and Editorial Independence

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.
In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.
Opening Thoughts
Highlights from the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona (21-22 May)
In May we hosted the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona – our second summit in the city following the inaugural one in November 2023.
Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) at the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona, 22 May 2025.
Creating a space for exchange of views
The goal of our summits is to bring together Chief Editors of MDPI journals from across disciplines and institutions. These intimate gatherings provide a platform to present the latest developments at MDPI and to initiate open conversations about our journals, the future of open access, and the evolving landscape of scientific publishing.
Most importantly, these are opportunities for in-person connection, providing a more meaningful space for the exchange of views and for building long-term relationships.
Exploring the future of scientific publishing in Spain
The summit took place on 21–22 May and featured a mix of MDPI presentations (including two guest presentations), roundtable discussions, and Q&A sessions. On the first day, we held a focused session with our Chief Editors to gather feedback and have open discussions on their journal development, the peer-review process, and local accreditation systems.
Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI, presents MDPI’s Editorial Process and Peer Review Quality Metrics at the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona, 22 May 2025.
I had the pleasure of opening the Summit with a welcome address and an overview of MDPI’s recent milestones. The agenda then included the following sessions:
- MDPI and Recent Developments in the Spanish Market – Dr. Marta Colomer (Public Affairs Specialist, MDPI)
- MDPI Editorial Process and Peer Review Quality Metrics – Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI)
- Open Access in Spain – Dr. Remedios Melero (Researcher, CSIC – guest speaker)
- AI in Publishing and MDPI's Actions – Dr. Enric Sayas (Business Analyst, MDPI), Daniele Raimondi (Data Scientist, MDPI), and Dr. Alexandre López-Borrull (Researcher, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya – guest speaker)
- Publication Ethics – Ana Stankovic (Research Integrity and Publication Ethics, MDPI)
- Opening and Closing remarks were provided by Rocksy Zhang (Editorial Director, MDPI)
We are extremely grateful for the strong engagement shown by our Editors, who were clearly appreciative of the event and the discussions we had. They felt seen and heard, which is a vital prerequisite for building open channels of communication and cultivating productive long-term collaborations.
MDPI colleagues during MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona (22 May 2025).
A big thank-you to the entire Barcelona team for organizing such a successful event!
Upcoming MDPI Summit events:
- Italy Summit – Rome (26–27 May)
- US Summit – Boston, MA (5–6 June)
- France Summit – Paris (12–13 June)
- US Summit – Houston, TX (26–27 June)
- UK Summit – London (16–17 September)
- Germany Summit – Berlin (18–19 September)
- Romania Summit – Bucharest (23–24 October)
...with more in between, and more to follow.
Impactful Research
50 MDPI Journals Now Indexed in Ei Compendex
Indexing is a key indicator of a journal’s scientific impact. An indexed journal gives research greater visibility and credibility within the global academic community and is recognized for its quality and relevance. While many of our journals are included in major databases such as Web of Science and Scopus, MDPI also places strong emphasis on journal inclusion in subject-specific indexing platforms that align with each journal’s scope. This ensures that when you publish with MDPI, you publish with impact.
I’m pleased to share that as at May 2025, 51 of our journals are now indexed in Ei Compendex, a leading bibliographic database for engineering and applied sciences. This is a major milestone that reflects both the quality or our editorial processes and the relevance of the research we publish in these fields.
“When you publish with MDPI, you publish with impact”
Discoverability and reach
Inclusion in Ei Compendex means greater discoverability for our authors and broader reach of our journals in the fields of engineering and technology. It improves our ability to support global research and innovation, while building MDPI’s reputation in the applied sciences. This recognition is the result of the dedicated work of our editorial teams, reviewers, and authors, and of our overall commitment to excellence in publishing.
You can read our full announcement here.
Appreciative thanks to everyone involved in reaching this milestone.
Inside MDPI
One Year of MDPI’s Seoul Office
On 29 April, we marked one year since the opening of our Seoul office, MDPI’s first local hub in South Korea. South Korea is a key market for MDPI, currently ranking as our sixth-largest contributor to the company’s total publications, with over 89,000 MDPI articles authored by individuals affiliated with Korean institutions. Over the past 12 months, the Seoul team has made great strides in building our visibility, networks, and presence in the region.
A few highlights from the past year
Claude Seo (MDPI Korea Office Manager, Seoul)
Claude Seo, who has over 15 years of experience in the academic publishing industry, is the Office Manager of the Seoul office.
In its inaugural year, the Seoul office focused primarily on marketing and promotional activities to support the MDPI brand locally. During that time, the team concentrated on scholar visits to local institutions, attending academic conferences, and hosting editorial board meetings.
The team also secured 10 Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) renewals, signed three new IOAP agreements, and established one new Society affiliation.
The Seoul office also hosted its first library book fair and reached over 1,000 followers on its LinkedIn channel, which is an encouraging indication of local visibility and engagement.
“The Seoul team has made strides in building our visibility, networks, and presence in the region”
Growth plans
Later this year, we are working on opening a new Seoul office in a more central location, with room for our growing team. The new space will bring us closer to other publishing partners and provide easier access to and from the airport. The Seoul office will continue to expand its efforts in outreach and engagement as its builds its presence in South Korea.
Warm thanks to the entire Seoul team for their hard work and dedication, and to all MDPI colleagues who have contributed to this exciting chapter in our global journey.
Coming Together for Science
Highlights from the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (26–27 May)
We closed the month of May by hosting the first MDPI Italy Summit in Rome. This was an important event for us, as Italy has consistently ranked among the top ten countries globally for open access publications over the past decade.
MDPI and Italy: Facts & Figures
- With over 144,000 publications (as at 31 May 2025), Italy is MDPI’s third largest contributor after China and the USA.
- In 2024, MDPI was the second-largest publishing house in Italy.
- The 7,165 Editorial Board Members (EBMs) drawn from Italian institutions represent 8.9% of all MDPI academic editors.
- Among these, 319 serve as Editors-in-Chief (EiCs) or Section Editors-in-Chief (SEiCs).
- Eleven Italian EBMs were recognized as 2024 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers.
- In 2024, MDPI received 24,873 review reports and collaborated with 88,578 reviewers from Italy.
- 23,131 Guest Editors from Italian institutions led 4,827 Special Issues across 248 MDPI journals.
- MDPI partners with over 900 institutions globally, of which 17 are in Italy.
The MDPI Italy Summit in Rome
Dr. Prof. Giulio Cerullo, EiC of Applied Sciences, at the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (27 May 2025).
Held on 26–27 May, the MDPI Italy Summit brought together 25 Chief Editors from across our journal portfolio, including some of our largest journals such as Applied Sciences, to discuss MDPI’s latest developments and collaborations in the Italian market, our use of data intelligence and AI to support strategic decision-making, a look into our editorial process, peer-review quality metrics, and conversations around research integrity and community engagement.
The Summit featured MDPI presentations followed by Q&A and concluded with a roundtable discussion. On the evening of the 26th, we hosted a dinner with our Editors to connect personally, learn more about their research, and hear feedback on journal operations and the broader academic landscape in Italy.
Gathering of Editors-in-Chief and MDPI staff at the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (27 May 2025).
Event Agenda – 27 May
Moderated by Maddalena Favaretto (Conference Scientific Advisor, MDPI), the program featured:
- MDPI Overview, Achievements, Latest News and Future Developments – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)
- Country Report: Italy – Dr. Laura Perez Martin (Conference Assistant, MDPI)
- AI in Publishing and MDPI’s Actions – Dr. Andrea Perlato (Head of Data Analytics, MDPI)
- MDPI Editorial Process and Research Integrity – Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI)
- Panel Discussion – Stefan, Andrea, Giulia
Panel Discussion with Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI), Dr. Andrea Perlato (Head of Data Analytics, MDPI) during the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (27 May 2025).
A big thank-you to our Conference team and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make these events run smoothly.
Closing Thoughts
Upholding Editorial Independence in Scholarly Publishing
A recent MDPI blog post written by Dr. Ioana Craciun (Scientific Communications Specialist, MDPI), “Editorial Independence and Publisher Support: Collaborating to Uphold Integrity,” highlights the important balance between editorial autonomy and publisher collaboration in academic publishing.
As the leading fully Open Access scholarly publisher, we are proud to champion editorial independence within our publishing process.
Drawing from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, the article emphasizes that while editors must have the freedom to make decisions based on scholarly merit, publishers play a critical role in providing the necessary infrastructure and tools to support the editorial process. This collaborative approach ensures the integrity of the peer review process, builds trust among authors and readers, and upholds the quality and relevance of published content.
MDPI highlights its commitment to this model by investing in research integrity specialists, AI tools for plagiarism detection, and administrative support, all aimed at empowering editors to make independent, informed decisions.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
28 May 2025
Applied Sciences | Invitation to Read the Updated Editor’s Choice Articles

The goal of the editor’s choice articles project is to promote high-quality articles published in Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3417). Please find below the list of articles carefully handpicked by the scientific editors of the journal, which we believe will be of interest to you. The full list of editor’s choice articles can be viewed at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/editors_choice.
1. “Re-Thinking Data Strategy and Integration for Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Opportunities, and Challenges”
by Abdulaziz Aldoseri, Khalifa N. Al-Khalifa and Abdel Magid Hamouda
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(12), 7082; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13127082
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/4742
2. “Exploring the Potential Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on International Students in Higher Education: Generative AI, Chatbots, Analytics, and International Student Success”
by Ting Wang, Brady D. Lund, Agostino Marengo, Alessandro Pagano, Nishith Reddy Mannuru, Zoë A. Teel and Jenny Pange
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(11), 6716; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13116716
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/11/6716
3. “Countering the Novelty Effect: A Tutorial for Immersive Virtual Reality Learning Environments”
by Ines Miguel-Alonso, Bruno Rodriguez-Garcia, David Checa and Andres Bustillo
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(1), 593; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13010593
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/1/593
4. “Machine Learning Methods in Weather and Climate Applications: A Survey”
by Liuyi Chen, Bocheng Han, Xuesong Wang, Jiazhen Zhao, Wenke Yang and Zhengyi Yang
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(21), 12019; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132112019
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/21/12019
5. “Anomaly Detection Method for Multivariate Time Series Data of Oil and Gas Stations Based on Digital Twin and MTAD-GAN”
by Yuanfeng Lian, Yueyao Geng and Tian Tian
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1891; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031891
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1891
6. “Reinforcement Learning in Game Industry—Review, Prospects and Challenges”
by Konstantinos Souchleris, George K. Sidiropoulos and George A. Papakostas
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(4), 2443; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13042443
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/4/2443
7. “Is It Worth It? Comparing Six Deep and Classical Methods for Unsupervised Anomaly Detection in Time Series”
by Ferdinand Rewicki, Joachim Denzler and Julia Niebling
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1778; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031778
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1778
8. “A Secure and Decentralized Authentication Mechanism Based on Web 3.0 and Ethereum Blockchain Technology”
by Adrian Petcu, Bogdan Pahontu, Madalin Frunzete and Dan Alexandru Stoichescu
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(4), 2231; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13042231
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/4/2231
9. “Augmented Reality: Survey”
by Carlos E. Mendoza-Ramírez, Juan C. Tudon-Martinez, Luis C. Félix-Herrán, Jorge de J. Lozoya-Santos and Adriana Vargas-Martínez
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(18), 10491; https://doi.org/10.3390/app131810491
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/18/10491
10. “Ensemble-NQG-T5: Ensemble Neural Question Generation Model Based on Text-to-Text Transfer Transformer”
by Myeong-Ha Hwang, Jikang Shin, Hojin Seo, Jeong-Seon Im, Hee Cho and Chun-Kwon Lee
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 903; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13020903
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/2/903
11. “Comparative Analysis of Lithium-Ion and Lead–Acid as Electrical Energy Storage Systems in a Grid-Tied Microgrid Application”
by Cry S. Makola, Peet F. Le Roux and Jaco A. Jordaan
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(5), 3137; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13053137
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/5/3137
12. “PV-Powered Charging Station with Energy Cost Optimization via V2G Services”
by Saleh Cheikh-Mohamad, Berk Celik, Manuela Sechilariu and Fabrice Locment
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(9), 5627; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13095627
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/9/5627
13. “Multi-Criteria Evaluation of Spatial Aspects in the Selection of Wind Farm Locations: Integrating the GIS and PROMETHEE Methods”
by Boško Josimović 1, Danijela Srnić, Božidar Manić and Ivana Knežević
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(9), 5332; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13095332
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/9/5332
14. “Short-Term Power Prediction of Wind Turbine Applying Machine Learning and Digital Filter”
by Shujun Liu, Yaocong Zhang, Xiaoze Du, Tong Xu and Jiangbo Wu
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1751; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031751
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1751
15. “Comprehensive Energy Analysis of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Integration with the Power Grid: A Systemic Approach Incorporating Integrated Resource Planning Methodology”
by Marcos Frederico Bortotti, Pascoal Rigolin, Miguel Edgar Morales Udaeta and José Aquiles Baesso Grimoni
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(20), 11119; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132011119
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/20/11119
16. “Multi-Objective Routing Optimization in Electric and Flying Vehicles: A Genetic Algorithm Perspective”
by Muhammad Alolaiwy, Tarik Hawsawi, Mohamed Zohdy, Amanpreet Kaur and Steven Louis
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(18), 10427; https://doi.org/10.3390/app131810427
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/18/10427
17. “The Role of Renewable Energy Sources and Industry 4.0 Focus for Africa: A Review”
by Kingsley Ukoba, Thokozani Justin Kunene, Pieter Harmse, Valantine Takwa Lukong and Tien Chien Jen
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 1074; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13021074
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/2/1074
18. “Remaining Useful Life Prediction of Aircraft Turbofan Engine Based on Random Forest Feature Selection and Multi-Layer Perceptron”
by Hairui Wang, Dongwen Li, Dongjun Li, Cuiqin Liu, Xiuqi Yang and Guifu Zhu
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(12), 7186; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13127186
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/12/7186
19. “Icing Wind Tunnel Test Campaign on a Nacelle Lip-Skin to Assess the Effect of a Superhydrophobic Coating on Ice Accretion”
by Filomena Piscitelli, Salvatore Palazzo and Felice De Nicola
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(8), 5183; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13085183
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/5183
20. “Design and Validation of a U-Net-Based Algorithm for Star Sensor Image Segmentation”
by Marco Mastrofini, Ivan Agostinelli and Fabio Curti
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 1947; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13031947
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/3/1947
21. “Superhydrophobic Coating Solutions for Deicing Control in Aircraft”
by Michele Ferrari and Francesca Cirisano
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(21), 11684; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132111684
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/21/11684
22. “Production of Biogas and Biomethane as Renewable Energy Sources: A Review”
by Debora Mignogna, Paolo Ceci, Claudia Cafaro, Giulia Corazzi and Pasquale Avino
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(18), 10219; https://doi.org/10.3390/app131810219
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/18/10219
23. “Assessment and Review of Heavy Metals Pollution in Sediments of the Mediterranean Sea”
by Pedro Agustín Robledo Ardila, Rebeca Álvarez-Alonso, Flor Árcega-Cabrera, Juan José Durán Valsero, Raquel Morales García, Elizabeth Lamas-Cosío, Ismael Oceguera-Vargas and Angel DelValls
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(4), 1435; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14041435
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/4/1435
24. “Assessing Vulnerability in Flood Prone Areas Using Analytic Hierarchy Process—Group Decision Making and Geographic Information System: A Case Study in Portugal”
by Sandra Mourato, Paulo Fernandez, Luísa Gomes Pereira and Madalena Moreira
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(8), 4915; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13084915
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/4915
25. “Removal of Antibiotics by Biochars: A Critical Review”
by Umut Sen, Bruno Esteves, Terencio Aguiar and Helena Pereira
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(21), 11963; https://doi.org/10.3390/app132111963
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/21/11963
26. “Hemp Biomass as a Raw Material for Sustainable Development”
by Dominika Sieracka, Jakub Frankowski, Stanisław Wacławek and Wojciech Czekała
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(17), 9733; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13179733
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/17/9733
by Abolfazl Baghbani, Minh Duc Nguyen, Ali Alnedawi, Nick Milne, Thomas Baumgartl and Hossam Abuel-Naga
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(8), 4934; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13084934
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/8/4934
We would like to thank all of the research groups that authored these exceptional papers for their contribution. We sincerely hope you find these articles of Applied Sciences as useful and insightful as we have found them.
Applied Sciences Editorial Office
23 May 2025
MDPI at EGU 2025: Celebrating Open Science and Academic Excellence

From 27 April to 2 May 2025, MDPI joined the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly in Vienna, Austria, welcoming over 20,984 attendees from 120+ countries at booth 02 in the Entrance Hall. This landmark event featured 18,934 presentations across 1,102 sessions, with 56% of abstracts contributed by Early Career Scientists (ECSs)—a testament to the vibrant future of geosciences.
Academic Engagement: Dialogue and Collaboration
Meet the Editors-in-Chief
We hosted two insightful sessions with editorial leaders from top journals:
- April 28: Prof. Dr. Stephen Macko (Editor-in-Chief of Nitrogen) and Prof. Dr. Zhong Lu (Editor-in-Chief of GeoHazards);
- April 29: Dr. Tommaso Caloiero (Section Editor-in-Chief of Hydrology) and Prof. Dr. Rui A. P. Perdigão (Section Editor-in-Chief of Climate).
These discussions fostered meaningful connections between attendees and editors, strengthening our commitment to supporting scholarly exchange.
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Environmental and Earth Sciences Journals Editorial Board Meeting
Leaders from MDPI’s environmental and earth sciences journals convened for an in-person meeting to discuss journal updates, peer review enhancements, and editorial standards. The dialogue emphasized collaboration to maintain our rigorous publishing quality.
Award Ceremonies: Honoring Innovation
Remote Sensing Travel Award
On April 30, Dr. Nicola Nocentini (University of Padua and University of Florence) received the award from Associate Editor Prof. Dr. Fabio Tosti. Following the ceremony, Dr. Nocentini shared insights into an exclusive booth interview.
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Geosciences Best Paper Award
Prof. Dr. Olivier Lacombe (Section Editor-in-Chief of Geosciences) presented the award for the paper “Improving the Estimation of the Occurrence Time of an Impending Major Earthquake Using the Entropy Change of Seismicity in Natural Time Analysis”—a groundbreaking study on earthquake prediction.
Interactive Highlights: Fun and Engagement
Raffle Games
Attendees enjoyed lively prize draws, with customized gifts adding a playful touch to scientific networking.
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Quick Q&A Sessions
Topic-based quizzes sparked friendly competition, turning academic curiosity into interactive fun—even hesitant scholars joined the excitement!
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Looking Ahead: Advancing Open Science
Participating in the EGU General Assembly constituted a profoundly enriching experience. Through this engagement, we engaged in profound dialogues not only with authors, reviewers, and members of the Editorial Boards associated with MDPI, but also were afforded the invaluable opportunity to disseminate our institutional mission to emerging scholars.
As an entity steadfastly committed to fostering open scientific exchange across all academic disciplines, MDPI reaffirms its unwavering dedication to advancing global scholarship. We earnestly look forward to prospects of connecting with researchers from around the world, collaborating in unison to expand the frontiers of knowledge and advocate for the practices of open science.
22 May 2025
Meet Us at the 2025 American Control Conference, 8–10 July 2025, Denver, USA

MDPI will be attending the 2025 American Control Conference (ACC) in Denver, USA, which will take place from 8 to 10 July 2025. The ACC is hosted annually by the American Automatic Control Council (AACC), the U.S. national member organization of the International Federation for Automatic Control (IFAC). The conference has numerous national and international society co-sponsors, including the following: the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA); American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE); American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); IEEE Control Systems Society (IEEE-CSS); Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS); International Society of Automation (ISA); Society for Modeling & Simulation International (SCS); and Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics (SIAM).
The following open access journals will be represented:
- Applied Sciences;
- Electronics;
- Robotics;
- Drones;
- Inventions;
- Telecom;
- Actuators;
- Applied System Innovation;
- Automation;
- Eng;
- Machines;
- Processes;
- Technologies;
- Vehicles;
- Modelling;
- World Electric Vehicle Journal.
22 May 2025
Meet Us at the International Conference on Neutron Scattering (ICNS), 6–10 July 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark

MDPI will be attending the International Conference on Neutron Scattering (ICNS) as an exhibitor, and we warmly invite researchers from diverse backgrounds to visit our booth and share their latest ideas.
The conference serves as a valuable platform for anyone who uses neutrons as a tool for scientific research and development to share their findings and engage in insightful discussions. The scientific program will cover a wide range of disciplines, including neutron facilities, instrumentation, and software. The event will feature a mix of plenary sessions, parallel sessions, poster sessions, and sponsor presentations. In addition, several prizes will be awarded during the conference.
The organizers of ICNS 2025 are dedicated to promoting equity and inclusivity. Both the local organizing committee and the international program committee are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is welcome, respected, and valued, regardless of gender, nationality, or any other identity.
The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:
- Quantum Beam Science;
- Applied Sciences;
- Atoms;
- Instruments;
- Materials;
- Plasma;
- Quantum Reports;
- Surfaces;
- Nanomaterials;
- Condensed Matter;
- Foundations.
If you will be attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit https://www.icns2025.dk/.