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Announcements
30 April 2025
Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller Share the 2024 Tu Youyou Award

We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Tu Youyou Award has been conferred upon Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller, in recognition of their significant contributions to natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.
![]() Richard DiMarchi Indiana University, USA |
Prof. Richard DiMarchi is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Gill Chair in Biomolecular Sciences at Indiana University, USA. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Dr. DiMarchi is a former Group Vice President at Eli Lilly and later at Novo Nordisk. He is recognized for his contributions to the discovery and development of rDNA-derived Humulin®, Humalog®, rGlucagon®, and Forteo®. His academic research has broadened the understanding of glucagon and incretin physiology and pioneered the discovery of single-molecule multi-mechanism agonists for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. The central element to success has been the chemical vision and technology to install within single molecules simultaneous agonism at related G-protein coupled receptors, coupled to the counter-intuitive discovery that glucagon and GIP agonism could synergize the therapeutic efficacy of GLP-1. These peptides and their conceptual approach have transformed the management of excessive body weight to a condition comparable to how hypertension, adult-onset diabetes, and excess cholesterol are medicinally managed. |
“Professor DiMarchi was recognized by the 2024 Tu Youyou Award Committee members as being an exceptional leader in the medicinal chemistry of peptides and proteins of natural origin, and as a pioneer in the field of chemical biotechnology. His very important discoveries have led to breakthroughs in new drugs related to the therapy of diabetes and obesity. He has been named as an inventor on a very large number of patents, and he has had initially a highly successful scientific and administrative career in industry, which was followed by over two decades in academia as a distinguished professor.” —Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn, Chair of the Award Committee |
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![]() Rolf Müller Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS), Germany; Helmholtz Centre for Infections Research (HZI), Germany; Saarland University, Germany |
Prof. Rolf Müller is the Founding and Managing Director of the Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS) and Professor of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at Saarland University, Germany. Having received his training from the University of Bonn, he held research positions at the University of Washington, USA, and Braunschweig University of Technology, Germany, prior to his appointment as professor to Saarland University. His laboratory has dedicated itself to the exploration of bacterial natural-product biosynthetic pathways for more than 20 years and has extensive experience in working with myxobacteria and other microbial producer strains. Starting from the isolation and characterization of new microorganisms, the scope of work includes microbiology-, biotechnology-, bioinformatics-, and chemistry-based approaches to exploit these isolates as sources of new drugs with a special focus on novel anti-infectives. Müller and his team apply a variety of state-of-the-art analytical methods and biological assays to perform biological and chemical characterizations of the identified compounds. Prof. Müller has received several awards, including the prestigious Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize, the PHOENIX Pharmacy Research Award, the DECHEMA Prize, and the Inhoffen Medal, as well as being an elected member of acatech, Leopoldina, and the German Academy of Sciences and Literature. |
“The 2024 Tu Youyou Award Committee members were highly impressed by the truly outstanding past and ongoing contributions of Professor Müller in both microbial natural products isolation chemistry and in biosynthesis, as well as in the development of lead compounds for their potential in treating human diseases, through his global connections with various major funding agencies. He is also a dedicated teacher who has trained numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and he has lectured on his research in countries all over the world.” —Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn, Chair of the Award Committee |
The achievements of Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller highlight the transformative impact of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry. We congratulate them and invite the global academic community and public to join us in celebrating their significant contributions.
2024 Award Committee
Committee Chair:
- Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn, Ohio State University, USA.
Committee Members (listed in alphabetical order):
- Prof. Angelo Fontana, University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy;
- Prof. Binghe Wang, Georgia State University, USA;
- Dr. Diana Pinto, University of Aveiro, Portugal;
- Prof. Hideaki Kakeya, Kyoto University, Japan;
- Dr. RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel, University of Strathclyde, UK;
- Prof. Thomas Prisinzano, University of Kentucky, USA
- Prof. Wei Li, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, USA.
About the Tu Youyou Award:
The 2024 Tu Youyou Award includes a total monetary prize of 100,000 Swiss Francs and a medal for each recipient. Established in 2016 to honor the pioneering spirit of Nobel laureate Tu Youyou, the Tu Youyou Award is an international award honoring exceptional scholars dedicated to the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.
For further information about the award and the winners, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website.
5 June 2025
Meet Us at the 7th International Conference on Nanoenergy and Nanosystems (NENS 2025), 28–30 June 2025, Beijing, China

MDPI is pleased to announce our participation in the 7th International Conference on Nanoenergy and Nanosystems (NENS 2025), which will be held on from 28 to 30 June 2025, in Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention & Exhibition Center, Beijing, China.
NENS 2025 is intended to stimulate discussions at the forefront of research in nanoenergy and nanosystems. Starting from 2014, NENS has been organized once every two years by the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences (BINN, CAS). The conference has attracted high-profile scholars worldwide to deliver plenary and invited talks. The average number of participants is over 700 attendees per event. In 2025, this conference will provide a platform for scientists to exchange scientific information, build relationships, and possibly establish collaborations with a focus on the following topics:
Symposia:
Symposium 1: Nanogenerators;
Symposium 2: Self-Powered Sensors and Systems;
Symposium 3: Piezotronics and Semiconductor Devices;
Symposium 4: Energy Storage and Self-Charging Power Systems;
Symposium 5: Self-Powered Bioelectronics;
Symposium 6: Contact-Electro-Catalysis, Electrocatalysis, and Photocatalysis;
Symposium 7: Wearable Electronics and AI;
Symposium 8: Blue Energy and Marine Science.
The following MDPI journals will be represented:
If you are attending NENS 2025, we invite you to visit us at booth #B11. Our representatives look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.
For more information about the conference, please visit its official website: http://www.nens.cn/.
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
27 May 2025
Energies | Highly Cited Papers in 2024 in the Section “Electrical Engineering”

1. “BLDC Motor Speed Control with Digital Adaptive PID-Fuzzy Controller and Reduced Harmonic Content”
by Kaspars Kroičs and Arvīds Būmanis
Energies 2024, 17(6), 1311; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17061311
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/6/1311
2. “A Review on the Classification of Partial Discharges in Medium-Voltage Cables: Detection, Feature Extraction, Artificial Intelligence-Based Classification, and Optimization Techniques”
by Haresh Kumar, Muhammad Shafiq, Kimmo Kauhaniemi and Mohammed Elmusrati
Energies 2024, 17(5), 1142; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17051142
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/5/1142
3. “Multiple Factors Coupling Probability Calculation Model of Transmission Line Ice-Shedding”
by Hao Pan, Fangrong Zhou, Yi Ma, Yutang Ma, Ping Qiu and Jun Guo
Energies 2024, 17(5), 1208; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17051208
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/5/1208
4. “An Analysis of Risks and Challenges to the Polish Power Industry in the Year 2024”
by Stanisław Tokarski, Małgorzata Magdziarczyk and Adam Smoliński
Energies 2024, 17(5), 1044; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17051044
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/5/1044
5. “Overview on Permanent Magnet Motor Trends and Developments”
by Vasileios I. Vlachou, Georgios K. Sakkas, Fotios P. Xintaropoulos, Maria Sofia C. Pechlivanidou, Themistoklis D. Kefalas, Marina A. Tsili and Antonios G. Kladas
Energies 2024, 17(2), 538; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17020538
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/2/538
6. “Research on Multi-Objective Optimization of High-Speed Solenoid Valve Drive Strategies under the Synergistic Effect of Dynamic Response and Energy Loss”
by Zhiqing Yu, Li Yang, Jianhui Zhao and Leonid Grekhov
Energies 2024, 17(2), 300; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17020300
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/2/300
7. “Data-Driven Techniques for Short-Term Electricity Price Forecasting through Novel Deep Learning Approaches with Attention Mechanisms”
by Vasileios Laitsos, Georgios Vontzos, Dimitrios Bargiotas, Aspassia Daskalopulu and Lefteri H. Tsoukalas
Energies 2024, 17(7), 1625; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17071625
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/7/1625
8. “A Multi-Source Power System’s Load Frequency Control Utilizing Particle Swarm Optimization”
by Zhengwei Qu, Waqar Younis, Yunjing Wang and Popov Maxim Georgievitch
Energies 2024, 17(2), 517; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17020517
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/2/517
9. “Efficiency Improvement of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors Using Model Predictive Control Considering Core Loss”
by Lian Hou, Youguang Guo, Xin Ba, Gang Lei and Jianguo Zhu
Energies 2024, 17(4), 773; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17040773
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/4/773
10. “Particle Swarm-Optimized Fuzzy Logic Energy Management of Hybrid Energy Storage in Electric Vehicles”
by Joseph Omakor, Mohamad Alzayed and Hicham Chaoui
Energies 2024, 17(9), 2163; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17092163
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/9/2163
27 May 2025
Energies Exceptional Reviewers List 2025

We are thrilled 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, Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) 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 rate the peer-review process as being good or excellent, thanks to our pool of excellent reviewers.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all the reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Energies’ peer-review process. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering valuable feedback, and contributing to academic rigor are truly commendable.
The Exceptional Reviewers List was introduced in March 2024. Each quarter, we will be selecting a group of outstanding reviewers and will introduce them here.
Q1
Name: Dr. Cristian Paul Chioncel
Affiliation: Department of Engineering Science, Babeș-Bolyai University, 400347 Cluj Napoca, Romania
Name: Dr. Yinxiao Zhu
Affiliation: College of Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
Name: Dr. Zdenek Slanina
Affiliation: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB–Technical University of Ostrava, 708 00 Ostrava, Czech Republic
Name: Prof. Dr. Erick Jones Jr.
Affiliation: Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Woolf Hall Room 420X, 500 West 1st St, Arlington, TX 76019, USA
Name: Prof. Dr. Charles Yousif
Affiliation: Institute for Sustainable Energy, University of Malta, Barrakki Street, MXK 1531 Marsaxlokk, Malta
“Being a reviewer has enriched my academic journey, and with the MDPI team’s logistical and professional support, I could focus on my evaluations to ensure high-quality publications.”
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
Energies Webinar | Innovations in Thermal Energy Processes and Management, 6 June 2025

As the global push for sustainable energy intensifies, thermal energy systems are undergoing a transformative shift. This webinar presents recent innovations in thermal energy processes and management, with a spotlight on emerging solutions in battery thermal management, high-efficiency heat exchangers, and AI-enabled control strategies.
This webinar explores how advances in materials, system integration, and smart control are improving the thermal performance of next-generation technologies. Particular emphasis is placed on thermal challenges in battery safety, lifespan, and rapid charging, as well as how novel cooling architectures and phase-change materials are addressing them.
By reinventing how heat is managed, stored, and utilized, these innovations support greater energy efficiency, system reliability, and progress toward net-zero goals.
Date: 6 June 2025 at 8:30 a.m. CEST | 2:30 a.m. EDT | 2:30 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 872 4117 0552
Register now for free!
Speaker/Presentation | Time in CEST | Time in CST Asia |
Dr. Xin Cui Chair Introduction |
8:30–8:40 a.m. | 2:30–2:40 p.m. |
Dr. Kian Jon Chua Smart Heat - Innovations in Thermal Energy Recovery and Utilization |
8:40–9:00 a.m. | 2:40–3:00 p.m. |
Dr. Yunlin Shao A Thermally Induced Flexible Composite Phase Change Material for Battery Thermal Management |
9:00–9:20 a.m. | 3:00–3:20 p.m. |
Dr. Will Chang Liu Broadband Thermal Management Using Thermo-Responsive Polymer Composite Films |
9:20–9:40 a.m. | 3:20–3:40 p.m. |
Q&A Session | 9:40–9:55 a.m. | 3:40–3:55 p.m. |
Dr. Xin Cui Closing of Webinar |
9:55–10:00 a.m. | 3:55–4:00 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway and we will inform you when the recording is available.
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Xin Cui (Chair), School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China;
- Dr. Kian Jon Chua, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore;
- Dr. Yunlin Shao, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China;
- Dr. Will Chang Liu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
“Innovations in Thermal Energy Processes and Management”
Guest Editors: Dr. Xin Cui and Dr. Yunlin Shao
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 November 2025
21 May 2025
Meet Us at the China Materials Conference 2025, 5–8 July 2025, Xiamen, China

The China Materials Conference 2025 will be held from 5 to 8 July 2025, in Xiamen, China. The conference is organized by the China Materials Society.
Areas include the following:
- Energy materials;
- Environmental materials;
- Advanced structural materials;
- Functional materials;
- Material design, preparation and evaluation.
The following MDPI journals will be represented:
If you are attending this conference, please feel free to initiate an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #4052 and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://cmc2025.scimeeting.cn/.
21 May 2025
Energies | Highly Cited Papers in 2024 in the Section “Energy Economics and Policy”

1. “Can Environmental Information Disclosure Improve Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing? Evidence from Chinese Enterprises”
by Linfang Tan, Da Gao and Xiaowei Liu
Energies 2024, 17(10), 2342; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17102342
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/10/2342
2. “Fundamentals, Operation and Global Prospects for the Development of Biogas Plants—A Review”
by Gulnar Gadirli, Agnieszka A. Pilarska, Jacek Dach, Krzysztof Pilarski, Alicja Kolasa-Więcek and Klaudia Borowiak
Energies 2024, 17(3), 568; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030568
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/3/568
3. “An Assessment of the Possibility of Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Identify and Map Air Pollution from Infrastructure Emissions”
by Agata Jaroń, Anna Borucka, Paulina Deliś and Aleksandra Sekrecka
Energies 2024, 17(3), 577; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030577
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/3/577
4. “Energy Transition: Semi-Automatic BIM Tool Approach for Elevating Sustainability in the Maputo Natural History Museum”
by Giuseppe Piras and Francesco Muzi
Energies 2024, 17(4), 775; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17040775
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/4/775
5. “Integration of Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energy in Indonesia’s Electrical Grid”
by Ahmad Amiruddin, Roger Dargaville, Ariel Liebman and Ross Gawler
Energies 2024, 17(9), 2037; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17092037
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/9/2037
6. “E-Fuels: A Comprehensive Review of the Most Promising Technological Alternatives towards an Energy Transition”
by Sonia Dell’Aversano, Carlo Villante, Katia Gallucci, Giuseppina Vanga and Andrea Di Giuliano
Energies 2024, 17(16), 3995; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17163995
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/16/3995
7. “Achieving Techno-Economic Feasibility for Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems through the Production of Energy and Alternative Fuels”
by Ekua Afrakoma Armoo, Mutala Mohammed, Satyanarayana Narra, Essossinam Beguedou, Francis Boateng Agyenim and Francis Kemausuor
Energies 2024, 17(3), 735; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030735
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/3/735
8. “Assessment of Energy Self-Sufficiency of Wastewater Treatment Plants—A Case Study from Poland”
by Adam Masłoń, Joanna Czarnota, Paulina Szczyrba, Aleksandra Szaja, Joanna Szulżyk-Cieplak and Grzegorz Łagód
Energies 2024, 17(5), 1164; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17051164
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/5/1164
9. “Benefit Evaluation of Carbon Reduction in Power Transmission and Transformation Projects Based on the Modified TOPSIS-RSR Method”
by Yinan Wang, Heng Chen, Shuyuan Zhao, Lanxin Fan, Cheng Xin, Xue Jiang and Fan Yao
Energies 2024, 17(12), 2988; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17122988
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/12/2988
10. “Empirical Assessment of the Efficiency of Poland’s Energy Transition Process in the Context of Implementing the European Union’s Energy Policy”
by Jarosław Brodny, Magdalena Tutak and Wes Grebski
Energies 2024, 17(11), 2689; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17112689
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/11/2689