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27 August 2025
Prof. Dr. Pingyi Fan Appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of Section “Microwave and Wireless Communications” in Electronics
Prof. Dr. Pingyi Fan is a tenured professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Tsinghua University, China, the director of the Open Data Cognitive Innovation Center, a Member of the US National Academy of Artificial Intelligence (US-NAAI), a co-chair of the Academic Committee of the NAAI Asia Research Institute, a fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and an IET Fellowship International Assessor. His recent research focuses on wireless communications and networking; machine learning and large model training; artificial intelligence and distributed systems; big-data signal and information processing; and semantic communications and network optimization.
The following is a short Q&A with Prof. Dr. Pingyi Fan, who shared his vision for the journal with us, as well as his views on the research area and open access publishing:
1. Could you briefly introduce your main research areas and achievements?
My recent research directions include 6G wireless communication networks and machine learning, semantic information theory and generalized information theory, big-data processing theory, intelligent network and system detection, etc.
I have published more than 600 papers (ORCID) including 181 IEEE journals and more than 16 ESI highly cited papers, as well as 5 academic books. I have also applied for more than 40 national invention patents, and 7 international patents. I have won the Us-NAAI AI Exploration Award (2025), the High impact Paper Award of CJE (2024), and other 16 Best Paper Awards of various International Conferences or Journals, including the IEEE ICCCS 2023 and 2024, ICC2020, Globecom 2014, the annual Best Paper Award of IEEE TAOS Technical Committee in 2020, the Excellent Editor Award of IEEE TWC (2009), the Most Popular Scholar Award 2023 of AEIC, the Second Natural Prize of CIC (2023), and several international innovation exhibition medals, i.e., a Gold Medal at the Russian Invention Exhibition 2024, a Silver Medal at the Geneva Invention Exhibition 2023, and a Silver Medal at the Paris Invention Exhibition 2023.
2. In your opinion, which research topics will attract particular attention from the academic community in the coming years?
AI for engineering and engineering for AI will become the key research directions in the next few years. For Electronics, in the fields of microwave and wireless communications, the integration of sensing, communication, and computing to provide smart services to users will be a promising topic; we will mainly focus on its connections with AI and its reverse impacts on the developments of AI.
3. What has been the greatest challenge in your professional career, and how did you overcome it?
One of the most significant challenges I have faced in my professional career was identifying and developing research topics that are both intellectually rigorous and socially relevant topics that strike a delicate balance between theoretical innovation and practical applicability. Early in my career, I often encountered the dilemma of choosing between highly original but obscure ideas or more applied but less novel research questions.
To overcome this challenge, I adopted a multi-pronged approach:
- Engaged in interdisciplinary collaboration: By working with scholars from adjacent fields, I was able to contextualize my research within broader frameworks, thereby enhancing both its theoretical foundation and real-world relevance;
- Attended high-level workshops and conferences: Exposure to cutting-edge research and emerging trends provided inspiration and helped me identify gaps in the literature that my work could address.
This challenge, while persistent, has become a source of growth and intellectual maturity, shaping my research trajectory and deepening my understanding of the role of academia in societal development.
4. When selecting a journal for publication, what aspects do you value the most?
Selecting an international journal for publication is a strategic decision that significantly influences the visibility, impact, and reception of one’s work. The following aspects are of paramount importance to me:
- Relevance and scope alignment: A good fit closely with the subject matter and methodological approach can ensure that the work reaches its intended audience and is evaluated by experts in the field.
- Peer-review quality and editorial rigor: Journals with transparent, constructive, and timely peer-review processes contribute to the advancement of scholarly discourse. I value journals where reviewers provide substantive feedback that enhances the quality of the manuscript;
- Reputation and impact factor: While not the sole determinant, a journal’s standing in the academic community and its citation metrics are indicators of its influence and reach. I consider these factors to ensure that my work contributes to high-level academic conversations;
- Ethical standards and editorial independence: Journals that uphold high ethical standards, including transparency in conflicts of interest, plagiarism checks, and editorial independence, are preferred to maintain the integrity of the research process.
These criteria collectively ensure that our work is not only published on a credible platform but also serves the broader academic and societal good.
5. Do you have any advice for young researchers?
To young researchers, I offer the following advice based on my personal experiences.
- Research is a journey filled with uncertainties, rejections, and iterative learning. Maintaining a deep curiosity about your research field and the resilience to persist through setbacks is essential;
- Build a strong foundation through reading and writing: Early on, invest time in reading widely and deeply, especially on the hot topics or some key impact topics in the future. Writing regularly—whether for publication, reflection, or grant proposals—sharpens your thinking and communication skills;
- Develop a collaborative mindset: Research is increasingly interdisciplinary and collaborative. Learn to work effectively with others, listen to diverse perspectives, and engage in constructive dialogue.
In the age of AI, it is a better to find some important topics related to AI for engineering or science that fit your own research interests.
6. Do you have any suggestions for how journals and publishers can better support early career researchers and the academic community?
Academic journals and publishers should take a proactive, inclusive, and supportive stance toward early career researchers (ECRs), recognizing their unique position and potential to shape the future of scholarship, i.e., offer dedicated sections or fast-track lanes for ECR submissions, and provide constructive, developmental feedback—not just a binary accept/reject decision—to help them improve their work. This also includes finding some senior scholars or editors to guide them through the publication process, etc.
7. What kind of impact do you hope your research will have? What do you consider to be the key innovation in your work?
I hope that my research will contribute to both theoretical advancement and practical transformation within my research fields. Specifically, by introducing alternative frameworks or reinterpreting established theories, I seek to stimulate new discussions and encourage the academic community to rethink conventional approaches. If my findings serve as a foundation for further inquiry, prompting other scholars to explore related questions or expand the scope of the research in novel directions, it is a great thing. I also hope my theoretical research can be used to guide real-world decision-making—whether in education, public health, environmental policy, or technology—as that would be a significant achievement.
Ultimately, my goal is to produce research that is rigorous, relevant, and responsive—to both the intellectual demands of academia and the pressing challenges of the world.
We warmly welcome Prof. Dr. Pingyi Fan to his new role as Section Editor-in-Chief. We are confident that his vision and leadership will steer the “Microwave and Wireless Communications” Section of Electronics towards new heights of success.
26 August 2025
Electronics | Title Story Articles from the First Half of 2025
We are pleased to present the following list of title story articles, which have been selected to feature at top of the Electronics (ISSN: 2079-9292) homepage for the first half of 2025. These articles cover a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence, electrical and autonomous vehicles, electrical and autonomous vehicles, microwave and wireless communications, computer science and engineering, and optoelectronics. We hope you find these publications of interest.
1. “Dynamic Imaging of Projected Electric Potentials of Operando Semiconductor Devices by Time-Resolved Electron Holography”
by Tolga Wagner, Hüseyin Çelik, Simon Gaebel, Dirk Berger, Peng-Han Lu, Ines Häusler, Nina Owschimikow, Michael Lehmann, Rafal E. Dunin-Borkowski, Christoph T. Koch et al.
Electronics 2025, 14(1), 199; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14010199

2. “The Creation of Virtual Stands in the Metaverse: Applications for the Textile Sector”
by Vicente Jover, Silvia Sempere and Santiago Ferrándiz
Electronics 2025, 14(2), 359; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14020359

3. “TheraSense: Deep Learning for Facial Emotion Analysis in Mental Health Teleconsultation”
by Hayette Hadjar, Binh Vu and Matthias Hemmje
Electronics 2025, 14(3), 422; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14030422

4. “AI on Wheels: Bibliometric Approach to Mapping of Research on Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Electric Vehicles”
by Adrian Domenteanu, Liviu-Adrian Cotfas, Paul Diaconu, George-Aurelian Tudor and Camelia Delcea
Electronics 2025, 14(2), 378; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14020378

5. “Autonomous Forklifts: State of the Art—Exploring Perception, Scanning Technologies and Functional Systems—A Comprehensive Review”
by Muftah A Fraifer, Joseph Coleman, James Maguire, Petar Trslić, Gerard Dooly and Daniel Toal
Electronics 2025, 14(1), 153; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14010153

6. “Wearable Displacement Sensor Using Inductive Coupling of Printed RFID Tag with Metallic Strip”
by Tauseef Hussain, Ignacio Gil and Raúl Fernández-García
Electronics 2025, 14(2), 262; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14020262

7. “Low-Power Silicon-Based Frequency Dividers: An Overview”
by Alessandro Badiali and Mattia Borgarino
Electronics 2025, 14(4), 652; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14040652

8. “Revolutionizing Urban Mobility: A Systematic Review of AI, IoT, and Predictive Analytics in Adaptive Traffic Control Systems for Road Networks”
by Carmen Gheorghe and Adrian Soica
Electronics 2025, 14(4), 719; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14040719

9. “Integrating Artificial Intelligence Agents with the Internet of Things for Enhanced Environmental Monitoring: Applications in Water Quality and Climate Data”
by Tymoteusz Miller, Irmina Durlik, Ewelina Kostecka, Polina Kozlovska, Adrianna Łobodzińska, Sylwia Sokołowska and Agnieszka Nowy
Electronics 2025, 14(4), 696; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14040696

10. “Forecasting Corporate Financial Performance Using Deep Learning with Environmental, Social, and Governance Data”
by Wan-Lu Hsu, Ying-Lei Lin, Jung-Pin Lai, Yu-Hui Liu and Ping-Feng Pai
Electronics 2025, 14(3), 417; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14030417

11. “Harnessing Large Language Models for Automated Software Testing: A Leap Towards Scalable Test Case Generation”
by Shaheer Rehan, Baidaa Al-Bander and Amro Al-Said Ahmad
Electronics 2025, 14(7), 1463; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14071463

12. “Document GraphRAG: Knowledge Graph Enhanced Retrieval Augmented Generation for Document Question Answering Within the Manufacturing Domain”
by Simon Knollmeyer, Oğuz Caymazer and Daniel Grossmann
Electronics 2025, 14(11), 2102; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14112102

13. “A Survey of Advancements in Scheduling Techniques for Efficient Deep Learning Computations on GPUs”
by Rupinder Kaur, Arghavan Asad, Seham Al Abdul Wahid and Farah Mohammadi
Electronics 2025, 14(5), 1048; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14051048

14. “MDFormer: Transformer-Based Multimodal Fusion for Robust Chest Disease Diagnosis”
by Xinlong Liu, Fei Pan, Hainan Song, Siyi Cao, Chunping Li and Tanshi Li
Electronics 2025, 14(10), 1926; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14101926

15. “Package Integration and System Performance Analysis of Glass-Based Passive Components for 5G New Radio Millimeter-Wave Modules”
by Muhammad Ali, Atom Watanabe, Takenori Kakutani, Pulugurtha M. Raj, Rao. R. Tummala and Madhavan Swaminathan
Electronics 2025, 14(8), 1670; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14081670

21 August 2025
MDPI Academic Publishing Workshop with University of Toronto’s National Society of Black Engineers Graduate Chapter, 29 August 2025
Held by MDPI, this Author Training event empowers academic growth with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Graduate Chapter at the University of Toronto, Canada. This event will be led by MDPI Regional Journal Relations Specialist, Kailyn Wanhella, on the topic of “How to Write Your First Journal Article and the Peer Review Process”.
Participants will gain practical guidance on essential aspects of writing academic articles, including manuscript preparation, navigating peer review, and best practices for citation.
Date: 29 August 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. –6:30 p.m. (EDT)
Location: University of Toronto, Sidney Smith Hall, Room 2111, 100 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 3G3
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/27PHHB7
Schedule:
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Introducing the Author Training |
4:30–4:40 p.m. |
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Kailyn Wanhella |
Author Training Presentation |
4:40–6:00 p.m. |
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Q/A Period |
6:00–6:30 p.m. |
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Kailyn Wanhella received an MSc in biochemistry from McGill University, Canada, in the Spring of 2024. She joined MDPI in May 2024 as an Assistant Editor for the Cells (ISSN: 2073-4409) journal. She also has experience as a Section Managing Editor and was recently promoted to regional Journal Relations Specialist in June of 2025. 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. |
20 August 2025
Electronics | Issue Cover Articles in the First Half of 2025
The articles below have been selected as Cover Articles for Issues 1–12 of Volume 14 by the Editorial Office of Electronics (ISSN: 2079-9292). They explore multiple fields within the scope of the journal, and we hope that they provide some insights and references for scholars in related fields.

1. “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Path Planning Using Acceleration-Based Potential Field Methods”
by Mohammad R. Hayajneh, Mohammad H. Garibeh, Ahmad Bani Younes and Matthew A. Garratt
Electronics 2025, 14(1), 176; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14010176
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/1/176

2. “A Novel Field-Programmable Gate Array-Based Self-Sustaining Current Balancing Approach for Silicon Carbide MOSFETs”
by Nektarios Giannopoulos, Georgios Ioannidis, Georgios Vokas and Constantinos S. Psomopoulos
Electronics 2025, 14(2), 268; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14020268
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/2/268

3. “Single-Stage Power Converter for Magnetic Field Energy Harvesting to Achieve Self-Powered Smart Grid IoT Devices”
by Antonio-Miguel Muñoz-Gómez, María Menéndez-Marín, Javier Ballestín-Fuertes and José-Francisco Sanz-Osorio
Electronics 2025, 14(3), 415; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14030415
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/3/415

4. “Coils Optimisation to Avoid Parasitic Capacitance Effects in an Inductive Wireless Charger for Underwater Vehicles”
by Inmaculada Casaucao, Alejandro Linares and Alicia Triviño
Electronics 2025, 14(4), 654; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14040654
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/4/654

5. “Integrated Low Cost, LoRa-Based, Real Time Fluid Infusion Flask Monitoring System”
by Spyridon Mitropoulos, Dimitrios Rimpas, Stylianos Katsoulis, George Hloupis and Ioannis Christakis
Electronics 2025, 14(5), 869; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14050869
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/5/869

6. “Visualisation of Fossilised Tree Trunks for XR, Using Geospatial Digitisation Techniques Derived from UAS and Terrestrial Data, Aided by Computational Photography”
by Charalampos Psarros, Nikolaos Zouros and Nikolaos Soulakellis
Electronics 2025, 14(6), 1146; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14061146
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/6/1146

7. “Provable AI Ethics and Explainability in Medical and Educational AI Agents: Trustworthy Ethical Firewall”
by Andrej Thurzo
Electronics 2025, 14(7), 1294; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14071294
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/7/1294

8. “Hyperspectral LiDAR for Subsea Exploration: System Design and Performance Evaluation”
by Huijing Zhang, Linsheng Chen, Haohao Wu, Mei Zhou, Jiuying Chen, Zhichao Chen, Jian Hu, Yuwei Chen, Jinhu Wang, Yifang Niu et al.
Electronics 2025, 14(8), 1539; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14081539
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/8/1539

9. “Application of Line-Start Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor in Converter Drive System with Increased Safety Level”
by Kamila Jankowska, Maciej Gwoździewicz and Mateusz Dybkowski
Electronics 2025, 14(9), 1787; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14091787
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/9/1787

10. “Performance Evaluation of GaAs and InGaAs Schottky Mixers at 0.3 THz: A Comparative Analysis Between Optical and Electrical Pumping in THz Wireless Communication Systems”
by Javier Martinez-Gil, Iñigo Belio-Apaolaza, Jonas Tebart, Jose Luis Fernández Estévez, Diego Moro-Melgar, Cyril C. Renaud, Andreas Stöhr and Oleg Cojocari
Electronics 2025, 14(10), 1957; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14101957
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/10/1957

11. “Design Methodology and Robustness Analysis of a 13–15 GHz Three-Stage Low-Noise Amplifier in pHEMT GaAs Technology”
by Fida Abdalrahman, Patrick E. Longhi, Walter Ciccognani, Sergio Colangeli, Antonio Serino and Ernesto Limiti
Electronics 2025, 14(11), 2206; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14112206
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/14/11/2206

12. “MultiAVSR: Robust Speech Recognition via Supervised Multi-Task Audio–Visual Learning”
by Shad Torrie, Kimi Wright and Dah-Jye Lee
Electronics 2025, 14(12), 2310; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14122310
Available online: https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14122310
19 August 2025
Electronics | Most Viewed Papers in 2024 in the “Artificial Intelligence” Section
As all of the articles published in Electronics (ISSN: 2079-9292) are of open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles. We invite you to read our most viewed papers in 2024 in the Section “Artificial Intelligence", which are listed below:
1. “Intelligent Robotics—A Systematic Review of Emerging Technologies and Trends”
by Josip Tomo Licardo, Mihael Domjan and Tihomir Orehovački
Electronics 2024, 13(3), 542; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13030542
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/3/542
2. “Leveraging AI in E-Learning: Personalized Learning and Adaptive Assessment through Cognitive Neuropsychology—A Systematic Analysis”
by Constantinos Halkiopoulos and Evgenia Gkintoni
Electronics 2024, 13(18), 3762; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13183762
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/18/3762
3. “Artificial Intelligence Tools for the Agriculture Value Chain: Status and Prospects”
by Fotis Assimakopoulos, Costas Vassilakis, Dionisis Margaris, Konstantinos Kotis and Dimitris Spiliotopoulos
Electronics 2024, 13(22), 4362; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13224362
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/22/4362
4. “A Review of Immersive Technologies, Knowledge Representation, and AI for Human-Centered Digital Experiences”
by Nikolaos Partarakis and Xenophon Zabulis
Electronics 2024, 13(2), 269; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13020269
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/2/269
5. “Survey of Deep Learning Accelerators for Edge and Emerging Computing”
by Shahanur Alam, Chris Yakopcic, Qing Wu, Mark Barnell, Simon Khan and Tarek M. Taha
Electronics 2024, 13(15), 2988; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13152988
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/15/2988
6. “A Systematic Review of Deep Learning Techniques for Phishing Email Detection”
by Phyo Htet Kyaw, Jairo Gutierrez and Akbar Ghobakhlou
Electronics 2024, 13(19), 3823; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13193823
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/19/3823
7. “Combining Machine Learning and Edge Computing: Opportunities, Challenges, Platforms, Frameworks, and Use Cases”
by Piotr Grzesik and Dariusz Mrozek
Electronics 2024, 13(3), 640; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13030640
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/3/640
8. “Explainable Artificial Intelligence-Based Decision Support Systems: A Recent Review”
by Georgios Kostopoulos, Gregory Davrazos and Sotiris Kotsiantis
Electronics 2024, 13(14), 2842; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13142842
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/14/2842
9. “Deep Learning for Abnormal Human Behavior Detection in Surveillance Videos—A Survey”
by Leonard Matheus Wastupranata, Seong G. Kong and Lipo Wang
Electronics 2024, 13(13), 2579; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13132579
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/13/2579
10. “Framework for Integrating Generative AI in Developing Competencies for Accounting and Audit Professionals”
by Ionuț-Florin Anica-Popa, Marinela Vrîncianu, Liana-Elena Anica-Popa, Irina-Daniela Cișmașu and Cătălin-Georgel Tudor
Electronics 2024, 13(13), 2621; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13132621
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/13/2621
11. “Web Application for Retrieval-Augmented Generation: Implementation and Testing”
by Irina Radeva, Ivan Popchev, Lyubka Doukovska and Miroslava Dimitrova
Electronics 2024, 13(7), 1361; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13071361
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/7/1361
12. “Development of AI-Based Prediction of Heart Attack Risk as an Element of Preventive Medicine”
by Izabela Rojek, Piotr Kotlarz, Mirosław Kozielski, Mieczysław Jagodziński and Zbyszko Królikowski
Electronics 2024, 13(2), 272; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13020272
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/2/272
13. “Next-Gen Dynamic Hand Gesture Recognition: MediaPipe, Inception-v3 and LSTM-Based Enhanced Deep Learning Model”
by Yaseen, Oh-Jin Kwon, Jaeho Kim, Sonain Jamil, Jinhee Lee and Faiz Ullah
Electronics 2024, 13(16), 3233; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13163233
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/16/3233
14. “Surveying Racial Bias in Facial Recognition: Balancing Datasets and Algorithmic Enhancements”
by Andrew Sumsion, Shad Torrie, Dah-Jye Lee and Zheng Sun
Electronics 2024, 13(12), 2317; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13122317
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/12/2317
15. “AI-Assisted Programming Tasks Using Code Embeddings and Transformers”
by Sotiris Kotsiantis, Vassilios Verykios and Manolis Tzagarakis
Electronics 2024, 13(4), 767; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13040767
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/4/767
We invite you to read and submit relevant papers to the journal Electronics.
Electronics Editorial Office
14 August 2025
Electronics Exceptional Reviewers List 2025
We are pleased to share the updated Exceptional Reviewers List for 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, Electronics (ISSN: 2079-9292) recognizes the significant role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles that we publish. According to surveys conducted in 2023, 91% of our authors rate the peer-review process as good or excellent, which is thanks to our pool of excellent reviewers.
We want to express our appreciation to all the reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Electronics’ peer-review process. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering valuable feedback, and contributing to academic rigor are commendable.
The Exceptional Reviewers List was introduced in December 2024. Each quarter, we will be selecting a group of outstanding reviewers and will introduce them here.
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Name: Dr. Matija Perne |
Name: Dr. Xianhao Fan |
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Name: Dr. Telmo Reis Cunha |
Name: Dr. Erik Jan Marinissen |
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Name: Prof. Dr. Wanrun Li |
Name: Prof. Dr. Shun-Peng Zhu |
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Name: Dr. Ali Gohar |
Name: Dr. Fuling Wang |
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Name: Dr. Friederike Koerting |
Name: Dr. Shan Yin |
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Name: Dr. Fernando Henrique Calderón |
Name: Dr. Samer Al-khateeb |
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Name: Dr. Jongkuk Ko |
Name: Dr. Hamish Dow |
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Name: Prof. Dr. Accacio Ferreira Dos Santos Neto |
Name: Dr. Tahir Cetin Akinci |
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Name: Dr. Jian Fang |
Name: Dr. Mohamed Kamel Elhadad |
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Name: Prof. Dr. Fernando Nuño |
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See what our reviewers have to say about the review process of Electronics:
“Dedicated to clear, constructive reviews that support quality research and innovation.”—Dr. Ali Gohar
“Reviewing for Electronics has deepened my academic insight and allowed me to support rigorous, high-impact research in the engineering and technology community.”—Dr. Jian Fang
"Manuscript reviewing is hard and time consuming, involving meticulous and careful analysis, but it is part of scientific research dissemination, whose quality depends also on review dedication."—Dr. Telmo Reis Cunha
“Peer review is a collaborative journey of refinement, not a barrier. It seeks clarity in uncertainty, reveals hidden limitations, and inspires ideas that elevate science for the greater good.”—Dr. Mohamed Kamel Elhadad
“I truly appreciate being selected as part of the 2025 Exceptional Reviewers list. In my experience, MDPI Electronics stands out as a high-quality journal that attracts impactful and timely submissions, particularly in the context of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Over time, I have observed a marked increase in the academic rigor and clarity of the manuscripts submitted, reflecting the evolving maturity of authors in the field. In my evaluations, I focus on the coherence between the study’s motivation, its methodological soundness, and the relevance of its contribution to the literature. Electronics has become a prominent venue for researchers to share significant findings, and the journal’s efficient and user-friendly review system greatly supports the peer-review process. It is a privilege to contribute to a journal that fosters academic excellence and innovation.”—Dr. Tahir Cetin Akinci
12 August 2025
Electronics | Highly Cited Papers in 2024 from the “Microwave and Wireless Communications” Section
The “Microwave and Wireless Communications” Section of Electronics (ISSN: 2079-9292) covers all topics of interest within this area of research. It primarily focuses on advanced theories and technologies across a broad range of topics pertaining to microwave and millimeter wave communication (such as radar sensors, etc.), including fundamental theories or applications, elements or systems, hardware or software, and methodologies, theories or measurements.
You can enjoy free and unlimited access to the full texts of all open access articles published in our journal. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2024, which are listed below:
1. “Enhancing Industrial IoT Network Security through Blockchain Integration”
by Yash Bobde, Gokuleshwaran Narayanan, Manas Jati, Raja Soosaimarian Peter Raj, Ivan Cvitić and Dragan Peraković
Electronics 2024, 13(4), 687; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13040687
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/4/687
2. “Compact Sub-6 GHz Four-Element Flexible Antenna for 5G Applications”
by Mahmoud A. Abdelghany, Ahmed A. Ibrahim, Hesham. A. Mohamed and Emad Tammam
Electronics 2024, 13(3), 537; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13030537
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/3/537
3. “Zero-Trust Marine Cyberdefense for IoT-Based Communications: An Explainable Approach”
by Ebuka Chinaechetam Nkoro, Judith Nkechinyere Njoku, Cosmas Ifeanyi Nwakanma, Jae-Min Lee and Dong-Seong Kim
Electronics 2024, 13(2), 276; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13020276
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/2/276
4. “Liquid Crystal-Filled 60 GHz Coaxially Structured Phase Shifter Design and Simulation with Enhanced Figure of Merit by Novel Permittivity-Dependent Impedance Matching”
by Jinfeng Li and Haorong Li
Electronics 2024, 13(3), 626; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13030626
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/3/626
5. “Sixth-Generation (6G) Networks for Improved Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communication in Industry 4.0”
by Izabela Rojek, Piotr Kotlarz, Janusz Dorożyński and Dariusz Mikołajewski
Electronics 2024, 13(10), 1832; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13101832
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/10/1832
6. “Textile Antenna with Dual Bands and SAR Measurements for Wearable Communication”
by Mahmoud A. Abdelghany, Mohamed I. Ahmed, Ahmed A. Ibrahim, Arpan Desai and Mai. F. Ahmed
Electronics 2024, 13(12), 2251; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13122251
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/12/2251
7. “Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Techniques for Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring”
by Noman Shabbir, Kristina Vassiljeva, Hossein Nourollahi Hokmabad, Oleksandr Husev, Eduard Petlenkov and Juri Belikov
Electronics 2024, 13(8), 1420; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13081420
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/8/1420
8. “Key Technologies for 6G-Enabled Smart Sustainable City”
by Nahyun Kim, Gayeong Kim, Sunghoon Shim, Sukbin Jang, Jiho Song and Byungju Lee
Electronics 2024, 13(2), 268; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13020268
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/2/268
9. “A Review of Multifunctional Antenna Designs for Internet of Things”
by Dimitrios G. Arnaoutoglou, Tzichat M. Empliouk, Theodoros N. F. Kaifas, Michael T. Chryssomallis and George Kyriacou
Electronics 2024, 13(16), 3200; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13163200
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/16/3200
10. “Security and Trust in the 6G Era: Risks and Mitigations”
by Giulio Tripi, Antonio Iacobelli, Lorenzo Rinieri and Marco Prandini
Electronics 2024, 13(11), 2162; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13112162
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/11/2162
11. “Deep Learning-Based Detection Algorithm for the Multi-User MIMO-NOMA System”
by Qixing Wang, Ting Zhou, Hanzhong Zhang, Honglin Hu, Edison Pignaton de Freitas and Songlin Feng
Electronics 2024, 13(2), 255; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13020255
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/2/255
12. “Joint Radar, Communication, and Integration of Beamforming Technology”
by Khurshid Hussain and Inn-Yeal Oh
Electronics 2024, 13(8), 1531; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13081531
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/8/1531
13. “Microwave Metamaterial Absorber with Radio Frequency/Direct Current Converter for Electromagnetic Harvesting System”
by Jerzy Mizeraczyk and Magdalena Budnarowska
Electronics 2024, 13(5), 833; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13050833
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/5/833
14. “Enhancing Throughput in IoT Networks: The Impact of Active RIS on Wireless Powered Communication Systems”
by Iqra Hameed and Insoo Koo
Electronics 2024, 13(7), 1402; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13071402
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/7/1402
15. “Dual-Band 2 × 1 Monopole Antenna Array and Its MIMO Configuration for WiMAX, Sub-6 GHz, and Sub-7 GHz Applications”
by Sanaa Iriqat, Sibel Yenikaya and Mustafa Secmen
Electronics 2024, 13(8), 1502; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics13081502
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/13/8/1502
5 August 2025
Meet Us at the 33rd European Signal Processing Conference (EUSIPCO 2025), 8–12 September 2025, Palermo, Italy
Conference: The 33rd European Signal Processing Conference (EUSIPCO 2025)
Date: 8–12 September 2025
Location: Palermo, Italy
MDPI will be attending the 33rd European Signal Processing Conference (EUSIPCO 2025) as an exhibitor from 8 to 12 September 2025, welcoming researchers from diverse backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas.
EUSIPCO is recognized as one of the premier signal processing conferences, attracting delegates and papers from all over the world, and it covers a large number of applications of interest related to signal processing, including audio and acoustic, speech and language, image and video, multimedia, sensor array, communications, radar and sonar, compressed sensing, sparse modelling, optimization methods, machine learning, bio-medical, vision and robotics, spectral imaging, information forensics and security, power systems, education, bioinformatics and genomics, big data, internet of things, and the design and implementation of systems.
Join us in the beautiful city of Palermo, Italy, for the 2025 Annual Meeting. We look forward to seeing you in Palermo in September 2025!
The following MDPI journals will be represented at EUSIPCO 2025:
If you are planning to attend the above conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.
31 July 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #25 - 8,000 Staff Worldwide, Korea Visit, 100,000 Preprints, Malaysia Roundtable, Canada Consortium Deal
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

Talent Drives Our Progress
For the first time in MDPI’s history, we now have over 8,000 colleagues across the company. I would like to take a moment to celebrate this milestone and acknowledge the driving force behind our growth and success: our people.
As the world’s leading fully open access publisher, MDPI has grown thanks to the dedication, talent, and teamwork of colleagues across the company. Already halfway through 2025, we’ve welcomed nearly 2,000 new colleagues.
“Our achievements are also about the people behind them”
We now manage over 475 journals, with 298 receiving an Impact Factor, and hundreds more indexed in major databases, including 343 in Scopus, and 92 by PubMed. As the reach and impact of our journals continues to grow, so does the need for dedicated and qualified teams to support that growth. Thus, attracting and retaining exceptional talent remains a cornerstone of our success.
Our achievements are not just about the results of journal expansion, however: they’re about the people behind them. From our hardworking editors to our meticulous English editing and production teams – from our journal relationship specialists, public relations, marketing and communications professionals to our conference teams and the project teams behind Preprints, Scilit, SciProfiles, JAMS and more. Our success reflects the work of thousands of people showing up each day, taking pride in their work, and committed to excellence and service.
What we’re doing to support talent:
- Investing in onboarding and training to help new colleagues feel welcomed and empowered to thrive.
- Creating clearer career paths across all functions, from editorial to communications and beyond.
- Launching mentorship programs and internal knowledge-sharing sessions to promote growth and collaboration.
- Evolving our recognition and rewards programs to better celebrate your contributions.
- Expanding our training systems and platforms.
MDPI’s in-house training department offers over 215 training courses, covering topics from editorial development to cross-cultural collaboration. In 2024 alone, we had 44 full-time trainers and 196 part-time training assistants supporting the learning and development needs of colleagues worldwide. These efforts ensure our teams are equipped with the skills and confidence to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully.
Over two-thirds of our workforce is editorial, and of our more than 5,400 editors, 87% hold a Master’s degree and 6% a PhD. Their collective contributions are central to delivering a high-quality publishing experience and supporting global academic communication.
As we celebrate this milestone, we also aim to continue on a path of steady and sustainable growth, one that balances journal expansion with investment in people, outreach, processes, and innovation. Together, we are shaping the future of open access and academic publishing. Thank you for your hard work, your ideas, and your commitment to serving the global research community.
Let’s continue working together to create a culture where great talent grows and every colleague feels valued.
Impactful Research

Visiting South Korea: Building Connections and Supporting the MDPI Seoul Office
In July, I had the opportunity to visit our team in Seoul and engage directly with academic communities in South Korea. The visit focused on deepening MDPI’s relationships with local universities, institutions, and partners, and supporting the great work of our colleagues at the MDPI Seoul office.
Korea Association of Private University Libraries (KAPUL) Conference
A highlight of the visit was our participation in the Korea Association of Private University Libraries (KAPUL) Conference, where we presented to over 100 academic librarians. I delivered a keynote speech titled “The Evolving Publishing Landscape: Open Access and Beyond,” while my colleague Dr. Jisuk Kang (Public Affairs Specialist) shared insights in her presentation, “Inside MDPI: Editorial Practices & Research Integrity.”

Our participation received media coverage, including:
NEWS1: “Publishing Open Access Papers' MDPI...Supporting the Expansion of Korean Research Influence”
UNN (University News Network): “MDPI Announces ‘Seoul Declaration’... “Presenting Standards for Authenticity and Transparency in Korea”
Beyond Post: MDPI CEO Visits Korea to 'Support for the Development of Domestic Knowledge Ecosystem'
Facts & Figures: South Korea
- South Korea is MDPI’s sixth-largest publishing country by article volume (over 90,000 MDPI papers published to date).
- In 2024, Korea ranked 16th globally by total publications, and 6th (among these top 20 countries) by citation impact.
- 52% of Korean publications in 2024 were OA – and 73% of those were Gold OA.
- MDPI published about 20% of all OA papers from Korea in 2024.
- Over 2,000 active Editorial Board Members from South Korea contribute to MDPI journals, with 11 Section Editors-in-Chief.
- We currently have 11 Institutional Open Access Program agreements and two society partnerships in Korea:
- Korean Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology (with MDPI journal Pharmaceutics)
- Korean Tribology Society (with MDPI journal Coatings)
MDPI Seoul Office and the First Korea Salon

Our Seoul office serves as a regional hub for marketing, communications, and community engagement. It continues to grow in size and influence, prioritizing supporting scholar visits, conference sponsorships, and outreach events such as the recent MDPI Korea Salon.
The inaugural Salon, themed “Exploring Research Trends in Medical Publishing, Ethics, and AI,” brought together over 20 scholars and Editorial Board members serving MDPI journals.
Thank you to our guest speakers including Professors Young-Joon Surh of Seoul National University, Kwang-Sig Lee of Korea University, and Jin-Won Noh of Yonsei University who presented on the landscape of medicine in South Korea and across the globe. The Salon also included presentations from MDPI colleagues on Open Access, ethics, and how the IOAP can support researchers in this field.
“Our Seoul office continues to grow in size and influence”
Looking Ahead
MDPI is already the leading OA publisher in South Korea, yet challenges and misconceptions around OA and APCs remain. Visits like this one, along with the ongoing efforts of our Seoul office, are important to building understanding, trust, and long-term relationships with the local academic community.
A big thank-you to our colleagues in Seoul for their warm hospitality, professionalism, and energy! Our new office is well situated, staffed, and ready to grow. This visit marked an important step forward in our continued mission to support global research communities and advance Open Science.
Inside MDPI

Preprints.org Reaches 100,000 Preprints: A Major Milestone for MDPI and Open Science
In case you missed it, Preprints.org recently surpassed 100,000 preprints posted. This is a major milestone for our platform and one worth celebrating.
Preprints are a key pillar of the Open Science movement, which promotes transparency, equity, and faster knowledge-sharing through initiatives such as Open Access, Open Data, Open Source, and Open Peer Review. The benefits of Open Science extend beyond researchers, as they support funders, educators, policymakers, and the public in advancing discovery and innovation.

What is behind the 100,000 preprints milestone?
Since its launch in 2016, Preprints.org has grown into one of the world’s leading preprint platforms, now ranked fifth globally by publication volume.
More than 350,000 researchers have contributed, helping shape this dynamic and collaborative space for sharing early-stage research across all disciplines.
Read the full announcement here:
https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/12202
“Preprints.org has grown into one of the world’s leading preprint platforms”
Some quick facts worth noting:
- About 56% of the preprints on Preprints.org are later published in peer-reviewed journals.
- The platform is now indexed in Web of Science (Preprint Citation Index), Europe PMC, and Crossref, helping improve visibility and trust in the preprints shared.
- Recent upgrades – including a revamped website, new features such as search subscriptions, curated reading lists, and community feedback tools (PREreview) – show our commitment to developing Preprints.org in line with researchers’ needs.

This growth and progress would not be possible without the dedication of the Preprints.org team, our Advisory Board members, screeners, and colleagues across MDPI who support the platform’s development. This milestone is a reminder of our shared mission: to accelerate scientific communication and build a more open, transparent, and inclusive research ecosystem.
I’m excited to see what’s ahead as we approach Preprints.org’s 10-year anniversary in 2026!
Coming Together for Science

Malaysia Media Roundtable: Educating on Open Access and MDPI’s Presence in Southeast Asia
At the end of June, I had the opportunity to participate in a strategic media roundtable in Kuala Lumpur, focused on raising awareness about the importance of Open Access (OA) and on MDPI’s growing presence in Southeast Asia.

We welcomed five Malaysian media outlets for an engaging private session that included presentations and open discussion.
I gave an overview of the benefits of Open Access, MDPI’s global developments, and our collaborations in Malaysia.
My colleague Yu Nwe Soe (Public Relations Specialist), presented on our editorial process, helping to clarify how MDPI supports authors and maintains research quality.
We were also joined by two local Editorial Board Members (EBMs) who offered first-hand insights into their experiences working with MDPI and how OA has shaped their publishing choices.
The discussion covered a range of questions from the press, from OA publishing models to editorial standards, and highlighted MDPI’s unique contribution to accelerating scientific communication in the region.
As the leading fully OA publisher, we see it as our responsibility to continue educating research communities and the broader public on the impact of OA, especially in emerging and high-growth academic markets.
Spotlight on Malaysia
Malaysia continues to rise as a regional research hub, with five universities ranked in the global top 200 and 11 subjects in the global top 50. In 2024, Malaysia ranked 2nd in Southeast Asia in total publication output, 10th in Asia, and 25th globally.
MDPI’s presence in Malaysia:
- Over 21,000 research articles published to date from Malaysian institutions
- More than 1,100 articles published in 2024 alone
- In the period 2020–2024, 54% of Malaysia’s total publications were OA
- 36 EBMs from Malaysia, across 27 MDPI journals
- Around 100 conferences sponsored in Malaysia in the past five years
- MDPI is hosting the 2nd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers in Kuala Lumpur (29 July- 3 August 2025)
Media Coverage & Editorial Voices
Following the roundtable, we saw positive coverage across several local outlets, with articles highlighting MDPI’s role in empowering Malaysian researchers. Notable pieces included:
- Open-Access Empowers Malaysia’s Research Future
- Empowering Malaysian Researchers to Meet the Nation’s Innovation Ambitions
- MDPI and empowering Malaysian researchers
Our local EBMs also shared their perspectives:

Prof. Denny Ng Kok Sum (Sunway University, EBM of MDPI journal Processes) and Prof. Lee (EBM of MDPI journal Bacteria) share their experiences with MDPI and the role Open Access plays in their publication decisions.
“We see it as our responsibility to continue educating research communities on the impact of OA”
“I didn’t want my work stuck behind a paywall.”
— Prof. Denny Ng Kok Sum, Sunway University, Processes Editorial Board Member
“Open Access opens doors for collaboration and visibility, especially in fast-developing regions like ours.”
— Prof. Lee, Bacteria Editorial Board Member
This roundtable marked another step in building trust, understanding, and collaboration in Southeast Asia. A big thank-you to the MDPI Malaysia team and all those who contributed to the event’s success.
Closing Thoughts

MDPI Signs First North American Agreement with Canadian Consortium
We are proud to announce a major milestone for MDPI Canada and an important step forward for OA in North America.
In July, our Toronto office finalized MDPI’s first North American consortium agreement with the Federal Science Libraries Network (FSLN). This is a significant achievement that strengthens our expansion in Canada and reinforces our global commitment to supporting Open Science.
This two-year agreement gives Canadian federal agencies access to MDPI’s IOAP, including discounted article processing charges for affiliated researchers across our portfolio of over 475 OA journals. It lowers barriers for Canadian scientists to share their work more openly and reach a global audience.

Ryan Siu, Institutional Partnerships Manager at MDPI.
“The Open Science landscape in Canada is rapidly evolving, with the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy set for renewal by the end of 2025. This reflects ongoing efforts to foster greater scientific transparency and accessibility at a national policy level,” says Ryan Siu, Institutional Partnerships Manager at MDPI.
“Our new agreement with FSLN represents our shared commitment to further these efforts and foster wider readership. By aligning with these initiatives, we make progress towards research that’s both inclusive and impactful, benefiting local and global communities alike.”
Participating FSLN institutions include:
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Health Canada
- National Research Council Canada
- Natural Resources Canada
By partnering with some of Canada’s largest science-based agencies, we reaffirm our goal of advancing OA across continents. We look forward to developing our support for Canadian researchers and continuing to drive progress in Open Science across North America and beyond.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
31 July 2025
Meet Us at the 2025 5th Power System and Green Energy Conference (PSGEC 2025), 20–23 August 2025, Hong Kong, China
MDPI will attend the 2025 5th Power System and Green Energy Conference (PSGEC 2025), which will take place from 20 to 23 August 2025, held in Hong Kong Cyberport, Hong Kong, China.
This conference focuses on the latest research on power system and green energy, and it is dedicated to promoting the exchange and discussion among scientists, scholars, researchers, and engineers of the power industry on the above topic. Thus, it will promote the development of the power system and green energy.
The following open access journals will be represented:
- Energies;
- Vehicles;
- Electricity;
- Electronics;
- Eng;
- Thermo;
- WEVJ.
If you are attending the conference, please visit our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.psgec.org/index.html.
