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28 February 2026
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO’s Letter #32 - MDPI China and Thailand, China Science Daily, 1,000 Partnerships, R2R
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
Reflections from China: Year-End-Celebrations and Open Access Publishing
In February, I had the pleasure of joining over a thousand colleagues from our Tongzhou and Haidian offices at their end-of-year annual celebration in Beijing.
Spending time with our teams in China is also a powerful reminder of the scale and complexity of MDPI as a global organization. Our colleagues in Beijing, Wuhan, and across the country play a significant role in our day-to-day operations and long-term development. I’m grateful for the hospitality, collaboration, and commitment shown by our managers and teams in China, alongside colleagues worldwide, who have helped steadily build MDPI, brick by brick, over the years.
Below are some data on Open Access (OA) publishing in China and our collaboration in this important research market.
Open Access Publishing in China
China has been the world’s leading country in research and review article publication volume since 2019, exceeding one million publications in 2025. Over the past five years, the gap between China and the second-ranked country, the United States, has continued to widen.
In 2025:
- 47% of China’s research output was published Open Access
- Of those OA publications, 76% were Gold Open Access (approximately 382,930 articles)
- The overall OA distribution remained stable compared with 2024, with Gold OA increasing by 1%
Over the past five years (2021–2025):
- China published 4,398,050 research and review articles
- Approximately 48% of this output was OA
According to Dimensions, when comparing the top 20 countries by publication volume (2021–2025):
- China ranks 1st worldwide in publication volume
- China ranks 9th in citation performance within this group (for comparison, the US ranks 2nd in publication volume and 10th in citation ranking)
- Average citations per article: 12.51
Among the top 10 universities globally by publication volume, six are Chinese institutions, alongside Harvard University (USA), the University of São Paulo (Brazil), the University of Toronto (Canada), and the University of Oxford (UK).
MDPI and China
China is an important and long-standing part of MDPI’s global publishing ecosystem:
- In 2025, MDPI was the largest fully Open Access publisher in China
- MDPI published 22% of China’s Gold Open Access output (82,133 papers)
- We received 290,999 submissions from China-affiliated authors and published 82,133 articles
- There are 8,500+ active Editorial Board Members based in China
- 64% (5,438) have an H-index above 26
- MDPI works with:
- 117 Editors-in-Chief
- 103 Section Editors-in-Chief
- 71 China-based institutions currently hold IOAP agreements with MDPI, seven of which rank among the top 10 Chinese institutions by publication volume
China's scale in research output means that the publishing platforms chosen by Chinese scholars will continue to influence the direction of scholarly publishing. At the same time, MDPI’s strength comes from its international collaboration, with colleagues, editors, reviewers, and authors working together across regions and disciplines.
Thank you to all our colleagues in China, and around the world, who support MDPI’s publishing activities across departments and help advance open access research every day.
Impactful Research
“Progress in open science is built through trust, dialogue, and relationships”
Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with China Science Daily
During my trip to Beijing, I also had the opportunity to visit China Science Daily and take part in an interview and broader exchange with their team in Beijing. Visits like this matter because progress in open science is built not only through platforms and infrastructure, but also through trust, dialogue, and relationships across research communities and regions.
China Science Daily: History Museum
As part of the visit, I was given a tour of their History Museum, which offers a thorough perspective on the evolution of China’s first science and technology newspaper, established in 1959. The exhibition highlights how the organization developed into a trusted institution connecting research with the public and policymakers. It was a helpful reminder that at the core of publishing is stewardship, credibility, and long-term public engagement with science.
An Open Exchange on Open Science
During the visit, I met with Dr. Zhao Yan, Editor-in-Chief of ScienceNet. We had an open and engaging conversation about MDPI’s role in Open Access, the evolution of open science globally, and the potential for more collaboration going forward. He especially appreciated the candid and personal nature of our exchange, noting that this kind of dialogue feels important in a landscape where trust and transparency matter.
Interview on Open Access
I also participated in an interview with Ms. Yan Jie, from the Online Media Center and Editor-in-Chief of ScienceNet, China Science Daily. Our discussion covered the growth of Open Access over the past 30 years, MDPI’s mission and values, academic integrity, collaboration with the Chinese research community, and MDPI’s own 30th anniversary milestone. It was a great opportunity to reflect on how open science has matured, and where shared responsibility across publishers, institutions, and researchers continues to matter most.
“Progress in open science is built by more than scale and infrastructure”
I’m sharing a few photos from the visit as a glimpse behind the scenes. The full interview will be published by China Science Daily in due course, and I look forward to sharing it when it is available.
More broadly, visits like this reinforce something I’ve always believed in: progress in open science is built not only through scale and infrastructure, but also through continued dialogue, mutual respect, collaboration, and a willingness to listen across regions and perspectives. That remains central to our work, especially as MDPI reflects on 30 years of publishing, built together.
Inside MDPI
Bangkok Visit: Growth, Partnership, and Local Impact
In February, I also had the opportunity to visit our Bangkok office for the second time in two years to support their local meetings and deliver a training session on how we present MDPI at a corporate level.
It’s easy to spend time with our colleagues in Thailand. From Editorial and Production to Conferences, Marketing, Design, and our Regional Journal Relations Specialist (RJRS), the team continues to grow in scale and professionalism. I’d also like to recognize our local management and admin teams, who have been steadily expanding our office and supporting more than 500 colleagues on the ground.
Academic Partnerships
During the visit, we met with the Engineering Department at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL). Our discussion focused on the recent MDPI developments, Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) opportunities, Author Publishing Workshops (APW), and the potential use of JAMS to support their institutional journal.
“MDPI is the third-largest OA publisher in Thailand”
We also shared insights into the growth of Open Access (OA) in Thailand and KMITL’s own publishing trends. These conversations matter because institutions are looking for sustainable ways to support their researchers. Our IOAP agreements are one simple example of how we can provide value in this area while maintaining accessibility for authors.
Thailand and MDPI: 2025 Snapshot
Our Bangkok office, officially launched in 2022, has been growing to support over 500 staff members while continuing to expand its engagement in scholar visits, workshops, and conference collaborations. As at 2025, Thailand submissions to MDPI have increased about 21% and publications by about 25%, maintaining a rejection rate close to the company average. MDPI is the third-largest OA publisher in Thailand, publishing 15% of all Gold OA output in 2025.
Representing MDPI Externally
During the visit, I delivered a training session on how we present MDPI at external events.
This session covered topics related to:
- Our aim and guiding principles
- High-level company milestones and Indexing facts and figures
- Industry partnerships and collaborations
- Market trends in OA and subscription publishing
- Country-specific publishing data and collaborations with MDPI
- Insights from our Voice of Community report
I find that while many colleagues are very familiar with the specific journal for which they have responsibility, fewer have visibility into the broader MDPI ecosystem and the company’s global positioning. These sessions help build alignment, confidence, and consistency in how we represent the company.
What stands out most is that MDPI’s growth is not abstract: it’s visible in the people, the partnerships, and the professionalism developing across our offices.
Coming Together for Science
1,000 Institutional Partners: A Milestone Built on Trust
This month, we reached an important milestone: more than 1,000 institutions worldwide are now part of MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP). On paper, that is a number. In practice, it represents trust.
This milestone symbolizes thousands of conversations with libraries and institutions. It stands for negotiations, renewals, consortium expansions, and, most importantly, relationships built over time. It reflects the work of colleagues across publishing, institutional partnerships, marketing, editorial, finance, and many other teams who contribute to making these agreements operational.
In 2025 alone, more than 61,300 research articles benefited from article processing charge (APC) discounts through IOAP agreements. Tens of thousands of authors were able to publish through a simplified and structured process. At the same time, institutional administrators gained clearer oversight and streamlined workflows.
Why IOAP Matters
When we launched IOAP, the objective was straightforward: to reduce barriers for researchers while supporting institutions in navigating the evolving OA landscape. Over the past decade, the research ecosystem has changed. Funder mandates, national policies, and Plan S–aligned requirements have accelerated the transition to OA.
Institutions need publishing partners who provide transparency, scalability, and operational efficiency. IOAP was designed to support that reality.
For colleagues who would like to better understand the program, this blog-post overview of MDPI’s IOAP provides additional context, including common questions around the transition to OA and how our institutional partnerships are structured.
“Institutions need publishing partners who provide transparency, scalability, and operational efficiency”
Recent Examples
Our agreements continue to evolve across regions:
- In Sweden, MDPI signed a national Open Access publishing agreement with 96 institutions, enabling affiliated researchers to publish without managing individual APC payments.
- In Spain, we extended our flat-fee agreement with Universidad Católica de Valencia, reinforcing institutional support for OA publishing.
These examples show that institutions seek structured, predictable models that support their researchers at scale.
Looking Ahead
Crossing the threshold of 1,000 partners tells us that institutions see MDPI not just as a publisher but as a reliable operational partner in advancing open science. This milestone is not a finish line. It is a reminder that the work continues.
Thank you to the entire IOAP team and to all colleagues who contributed to reaching this achievement.
P.S. You can read about this milestone across industry outlets, including STM Publishing News, ALPSP, Research Information, EurekAlert, Brightsurf, among others. You can also read about the coverage in Poland (e.g., media-room, bomega) Korea (newstap), and Romania (EduLike).
Closing Thoughts
Reflections from the Researcher to Reader Conference
During 24–25 February, I attended the 2026 Researcher to Reader Conference in London, UK. Leaders from across scholarly publishing, research infrastructure, libraries, and technology gathered to discuss AI and research integrity, peer review reform, metadata and infrastructure, community engagement, open research policy, and the evolving role of publishers in a rapidly shifting ecosystem.
The conversations were open and honest, and at times uncomfortable – exactly what we need at times. Below are a few reflections that stayed with me.
The Battle for Knowledge: What Becomes Accepted as ‘True’?
One recurring theme was not whether science evolves but whether our infrastructure is resilient enough to sustain trust at scale. Science does not promise certainty: it promises process. As publishing systems grow more complex and become more technologically mediated, the question is how intentionally we design, monitor, and strengthen that process.
Peer Review: Speed, Credentials, and Structural Loops
Researchers consistently call for faster peer review. At the same time, reviewer credentials are often tied to publication records. This creates a structural loop. Publishing history opens reviewing opportunities, reviewing strengthens credentials, and those without early access remain outside the cycle.
There is a need for us to reflect on how opportunity circulates within our systems: we should ask how we create more inclusive pathways for researchers globally to participate in peer review.
Community Engagement Workshop
One of the highlights of R2R was the workshop format, whereby small groups met repeatedly over two days and moved from ideas to tangible strategies.
I joined the Community Engagement workshop led by Lou Peck (CEO at The International Bunch) and Godwyns Onwuchekwa (Principal Consultant at Global Tapestry Consulting). We explored two deceptively simple questions: What is a community? and What does engagement truly mean?
“Engagement requires shared design and shared responsibility”
Too often, organizations equate communication with engagement. The framework discussed mapped a maturity spectrum – from enablement (broadcasting, informing and consulting) to true engagement (collaborating and co-creating).
It was a useful reminder of the fact that if we want trust and loyalty, engagement must go beyond announcements and surveys. It requires shared design and shared responsibility.
AI: Democratization or Digital Colonialism?
I especially enjoyed the thought-provoking presentation from Nikesh Gosalia (Chief Partnership Officer at Cactus Communications), which highlighted an uncomfortable reality:
- 93% of AI-generated content is in English
- Approximately 2% is in French
- Approximately 2% is in German
- More than 7,000 languages are represented in less than 5% of the content within large AI systems
The implications are profound. Is AI democratizing access to scholarly publishing (making it easier for researchers everywhere to participate in global knowledge production)? Or are we encoding colonialism at scale (entrenching linguistic and structural hierarchies, and making it harder for voices from the Global South to be heard)?
AI is already reshaping how research is created, reviewed, discovered, and shared. Its potential is enormous. But its impact depends not only on capability, but on governance, design, and intentionality. Publishers, funders, and researchers all share responsibility in shaping how these systems evolve.
Ethicality in practice (Lightening Talk)
It was also great to have our colleague Dr Miloš Čučulović (Head of Technology Innovation at MDPI) present MDPI’s Ethicality platform during a lightning talk.
“Technology alone is not the answer”
Ethicality embeds AI-driven checks directly into the submission workflow, supporting editors proactively rather than reacting after publication. As we scale, tools like this help balance trust, efficiency, and research integrity.
This goes back into the underlying theme of the conference that technology alone is not the answer. However, technology embedded thoughtfully within clear governance frameworks can strengthen confidence in the editorial process.
Final thought
The question is no longer whether technology will transform research infrastructure: it is already doing so. The real question is what role each of us will play in shaping that transformation deliberately, with structural maturity, inclusive governance, and engagement that moves from informing to co-creating.
Science needs to evolve, responsibly. And that responsibility extends not only to what we publish, but also to how the systems behind publication are designed. Some important topics to continue reflecting on both internally and within our broader community.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
24 February 2026
Prof. Dr. Changwei Hu Appointed Co-Section Editor-in-Chief of Section “Biomass Catalysis” in Catalysts
Prof. Dr. Changwei Hu of Sichuan University, China, has long been committed to research on green chemistry and sustainable development, and has achieved fruitful results in biomass conversion, CO₂ and methane activation and utilization. From the Editorial Board of the biomass catalysis column of Catalysts to the co-editor of the column, Prof. Dr. Hu’s cooperation with the journal continues to deepen. The journal team made a special trip to visit Prof. Dr. Hu and visit his laboratory to further enhance mutual understanding. On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Catalysts, we specially invited Prof. Dr. Changwei Hu for a dialogue to hear his insights into cutting-edge trends in the field of catalysis, his insights into the open publishing model, and his prospects for the future development of the journal.
Prof. Dr. Changwei Hu received his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from Sichuan University. He is a Fellow of the Chinese Chemical Society and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC). He received the National Teaching Master Award in 2011 (the 6th National Teaching Master Award for Higher Education) and has enjoyed special allowance from the State Council since 2008. He is a leading academic and technical figure in Sichuan Province. Currently, he serves as the Vice Chairman of the Teaching Guiding Committee for University Chemistry Courses of the Ministry of Education and the Chairman of the Teaching Guiding Committee for Chemistry Majors of the Teaching Guiding Committee for Ordinary Undergraduate Higher Education Institutions of Sichuan Province; a member of the Council of the Chinese Chemical Society; the Chairman of the Sichuan Provincial Society of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; the Director of the Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology of the Ministry of Education and the Director of the National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of Energy Plant Biofuel Preparation and Utilization . He is also an advisor to the Royal Society Green Chemistry Series, a member of the Academic Committee of the International Centre for Collaboration on Sustainable Chemistry, a member of the International Advisory Committee of ChemSusChem, an Associate Editor of Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, and an Editorial Board Member of several international and domestic journals.
Primarily engaged in teaching and research in physical chemistry/green chemistry, he is the leader of the national teaching team for “Green Chemistry” and has led the compilation of the "University Chemistry" textbooks for the 11th and 12th national Five-Year Plans. He is also the head of the national first-class course "University Chemistry." He has led the development of the excellent national course, national bilingual demonstration course, and national resource-sharing course “Green Chemistry” and has launched the “Green Chemistry” (undergraduate course) MOOC both domestically and internationally. His research focuses on the effective utilization of resources and the elimination of environmental pollution at its source, and he is currently undertaking research projects, including a key project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He has published over 560 SCI-indexed papers, and, since 2021, has been an Elsevier Highly Cited Chinese Researcher, ranking among the top 2% of scientists globally by Stanford/Elsevier. He has obtained over 40 national invention patents and has received provincial and ministerial-level teaching and research awards and honors more than 20 times.
The following is an interview with Prof. Dr. Changwei Hu:
1. Thank you for accepting this interview with Catalysts. Could you first introduce your team’s recent research focus and then provide an in-depth analysis of the key scientific challenges and technological bottlenecks currently facing the field of biomass catalytic conversion?
Our team currently focuses on stepwise fractionation catalytic conversion systems of biomass under solvent conditions. The core bottleneck in the field of biomass catalysis lies in the broad product distribution and insufficient selectivity. Due to the high complexity of biomass feedstock structures, achieving precise reaction control at the atomic/molecular scale is extremely difficult; simultaneously, elucidating reaction mechanisms through model compound systems also faces significant challenges. Of particular note is that lignin, as a key component of biomass, remains a major challenge due to its stable structure and susceptibility to condensation side reactions.
Furthermore, although biomass catalysis research started relatively early, the catalytic conversion of waste plastics has increasingly become a hot topic in recent years. For example, Academician Han Buxing's team has conducted a series of cutting-edge studies in this direction.
2. What are your views on the development trend of open access publishing?
I believe that open access (OA) publishing is an inevitable trend in the academic publishing industry. The OA model breaks down the traditional reading barriers of academic journals, allowing research findings to be disseminated more quickly and widely, especially for young researchers globally and researchers in developing countries, enabling them to access cutting-edge academic results more conveniently. This will undoubtedly promote more equitable and efficient global academic exchange. Of course, there are still some areas for improvement in OA publishing, but in the long run, as the OA publishing model becomes more standardized and refined, and with the implementation of relevant supporting policies, these problems will gradually be resolved.
3. You have collaborated with Catalysts for many years. Could you share your experience of working with the journal and your expectations?
Our collaboration with Catalysts has always been pleasant and fruitful. Early in my career, as an Editorial Board Member for the “Biomass Catalysis” Section, I was impressed by the journal team's proactive and professional work ethic, particularly their high efficiency in manuscript processing, peer review organization, and coordination of academic activities. These experiences are one of the key reasons why my research group continues to submit to Catalysts and engage in other collaborations.
Regarding academic exchange activities, I believe the platform built by Catalysts is invaluable. For example, I was deeply impressed by the journal's efficient response and collaborative capabilities during my participation in the China Editorial Board Academic Forum organized by the journal. This September, the journal will hold its fourth online conference, where I will serve as the chair of the “Biomass Catalysis” session. Preparations are currently underway. I look forward to meeting with scholars from around the world online to discuss cutting-edge issues in catalysis and jointly promote collaboration and innovation in the field.
4. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Catalysts. What were your considerations in leading the organization of the Special Issue on “Biomass Conversion and Value-Added Catalysis” on this occasion?
The 15th anniversary of Catalysts is a significant milestone, demonstrating the journal's continued influence and academic vitality in the field of catalysis. I spearheaded this Special Issue on biomass conversion and value-added catalysis to gather high-quality research findings from around the world, systematically showcase the cutting-edge advancements and future trends in biomass catalysis, and provide researchers with an efficient platform for academic exchange. I also hope that this Special Issue will continue to drive innovation and development in catalysis science for Catalysts. I sincerely invite researchers in related fields to submit their work to create a high-quality Special Issue as a tribute to the journal’s 15th anniversary. All colleagues are welcome to submit their work on this Special Issue.
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5. What are your views on the future direction of biomass catalysis research?
As the only renewable hydrocarbon resource, biomass will inevitably become a source of chemical raw materials after the depletion of fossil resources. The following directions may be very important: (1) Obtaining chemicals that can be used according to the current usage patterns, including obtaining chemicals that are the same as those obtained from fossil resources (obtaining energy materials from lignocellulosic biomass, obtaining fine chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass) and obtaining substances that are different from those derived from fossil raw materials but have the same commercial performance; (2) Discovering new substances with new functions that have not yet been prepared from fossil resources; (3) Conducting research on new chemical reactions and the synthesis of new substances based on biomass raw materials; (4) Developing new theories, new technologies and new methods based on the characteristics of biomass conversion.
6. What advice would you give to young scholars engaged in catalysis research?
With a view to the sustainable development of all mankind, we must choose the right direction, make continuous efforts, and conduct genuine research.
We wish Prof. Dr. Changwei Hu every success in his new position, and we look forward to seeing his contributions to the journal.
20 February 2026
MDPI Virtual Academic Publishing Workshop (New Harvest), 25 February 2026
This Academic Publishing Workshop will be led by MDPI Regional Journal Relations Specialist, Dr. Sally Wu, on “Author Training”. Participants will receive practical advice on essential aspects of writing academic articles. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the academic publishing landscape and how to successfully contribute to it.
Date: 25 February 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. EST
Schedule:
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Time in EST |
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Dr. Sally Wu |
Introduction |
11:30–11:40 a.m. |
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Dr. Sally Wu |
Tips for Writing Great Research Papers
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11:40 a.m.–12:15 p.m. |
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Dr. Sally Wu |
How to Respond to Peer Reviewers
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12:15–12:50 p.m. |
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Dr. Sally Wu |
AI in Publishing: Challenges and Opportunities
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12:50–13:30 p.m. |
Speakers:
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Dr. Sally Wu received a PhD in medical science from the University of Toronto in the fall of 2025. She joined MDPI in February 2025 as an Assistant Editor for Cells. She was recently promoted to Regional Journal Relations Specialist position in August. In this role, she works with many journals, liaising with authors, board members, and EiCs. She has attended several conferences across North America, hosted scholar visits, and taken part in other outreach events. |
19 February 2026
Catalysts Webinar | Valorization of Biomass Derivatives by Innovative Homogeneous Catalysis, 25 February 2026
A message from the webinar Chair:
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to join this open webinar centered on the recent advances in the valorization of biomass derivatives via homogeneous catalysis processes.
We have the pleasure of hosting two renowned experts in this field, Prof. Akshai Kumar (India) and Prof. Duncan Wass (UK), who will describe some of their recent studies in glycerol dehydrogenation and ethanol homologation, respectively. Following this, two young researchers working in our Research Units at CNR-ICCOM and the University of Bologna (Dr. Saikat Pal and Ms. Chiara Lenzi, respectively) will report on their approaches and results in these processes.
This webinar is organized in collaboration with MDPI’s journal Catalysts and represents the final event of the dissemination activities of the Italian National Research PRIN 2022 Project titled “Biomass-derived alcohols and polyols valorization and use by dehydrogenation/hydrogenation reactions promoted by bifunctional and proton-responsive homogeneous catalysts (ALCOVAL)”, funded by the European Union–NextGeneration EU under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Mission 4, Component 2, Investment 1.1, by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR). We trust that this event will be of interest to both those active in the field and to the broader chemistry and catalysis community.
Best regards,
Luca Gonsalvi and Rita Mazzoni
Date: 25 February at 10:00 a.m. CET | 11:00 a.m. EET | 5:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 837 1881 5511
Webinar webpage: https://sciforum.net/event/Catalysts-14
Register now for free!
Program:
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Presentation Title |
Time in CET |
Time in EET |
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Dr. Luca Gonsalvi and Prof. Rita Mazzoni (Chairs) |
Chair Introduction |
10:00–10:10 a.m. |
11:00–11:10 a.m. |
5:00–5:10 p.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Akshai Kumar |
Pincer-Metal Catalysis for Generation of Hydrogen, Fuel, and Specialty Chemicals |
10:10–10:40 a.m. |
11:10–11:40 a.m. |
5:10–5:40 p.m. |
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Dr. Saikat Pal |
Selective Production of Hydrogen and Lactate from Glycerol Dehydrogenation Catalyzed by a Ruthenium PN3P Pincer Complex |
10:40–11:00 a.m. |
11:40–12:00 p.m. |
5:40–6:00 p.m. |
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Prof. Duncan Wass |
Tandem hydrogenation–Guerbet catalysis for the upgrading of esters to fuel alcohols |
11:00–11:30 a.m. |
12:00–12:30 p.m. |
6:00–6:30 p.m. |
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Ms. Chiara Lenzi |
Homogeneous green conversion of bioethanol to higher alcohols through homologation (Guerbet reaction) |
11:30–11:50 a.m. |
12:30–12:50 p.m. |
6:30–6:50 p.m. |
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Q&A Session |
11:50–12:10 p.m. |
12:50–1:10 p.m. |
6:50–7:10 p.m. |
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Dr. Luca Gonsalvi and Prof. Rita Mazzoni |
Closing of Webinar |
12:10–12:20 p.m. |
1:10–1:20 p.m. |
7:10–7:20 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic and institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Chairs and Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Luca Gonsalvi, Institute of Chemistry of Organometallic Compounds, Italy;
- Prof. Rita Mazzoni, Department of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy;
- Prof. Dr. Akshai Kumar, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, India;
- Dr. Saikat Pal, Institute of Chemistry of Organometallic Compounds (ICCOM), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Sesto Fiorentino, Italy;
- Prof. Duncan Wass, Cardiff Catalysis Institute, School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK;
- Ms. Chiara Lenzi, University of Bologna, Department of Industrial Chemistry “Toso Montanari”, Bologna, Italy.
18 February 2026
MDPI’s Open Access Program Reaches 1,000 Institutions Worldwide
