Announcements

MDPI will be attending The 1st International Conference on AI Sensors & The 10th International Symposium on Sensor Science held in Singapore from 1 to 4 August 2024.

The 1st International Conference on AI Sensors & The 10th International Symposium on Sensor Science is being held by MDPI and will be a premier gathering of innovators, researchers, and experts at the forefront of sensors, sensing technology, artificial intelligence for sensing applications, and AI-enhanced sensing systems.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Sensors;
• Micromachines;
• J. Imaging;
• Photonics;
• Energies;
• Actuators;
• AI;
• Automation;
• Biosensors;
• Chemosensors;
• Drones;
• Electronics;
• Inventions;
• JCP;
• JSAN;
• Machines;
• Materials;
• Metrology;
• Remote Sensing;
• Smart Cities;
• Technologies;
• Signals.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop by our booth on the second floor. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the conference, please see the following link:  https://sciforum.net/event/aisi3s2024.

The 27th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction will be held from 25 to 28 August 2024 in Xi'an, China. The conference will be hosted by the Energy and Power Engineering School of Xi'an Jiaotong University.

The areas of focus for the conference include the following:

• Process integration for sustainable development;
• Process analysis, modeling and optimization;
• Total site integration;
• Heat transfer and heat exchangers;
• Energy saving and clean technologies;
• Sustainable processing and production;
• Renewable and high-efficiency utility systems;
• Footprint minimization and mitigation;
• Operations and supply chain management;
• Waste minimization, processing and management;
• Batch process analysis and integration;
• Process network dynamics, flexibility and control;
• Industrial implementation and optimization;
• Numerical fluid flow and heat transfer simulation;
• Sustainability and process integration teaching, learning and knowledge tools;

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Energies;
• Environments;
• Clean Technol.;
• Fuels.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. 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 link: https://pres24.com.cn/.

1. “Inclusive Economic Growth: Relationship between Energy and Governance Efficiency”
   by Aleksy Kwilinski, Oleksii Lyulyov and Tetyana Pimonenko
   Energies 2023, 16(6), 2511; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062511
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2511

2. “Load Forecasting Techniques and Their Applications in Smart Grids”
   by Hany Habbak, Mohamed Mahmoud, Khaled Metwally, Mostafa M. Fouda and Mohamed I. Ibrahem
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1480; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031480
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1480

3. “Fuzzy-Based Efficient Control of DC Microgrid Configuration for PV-Energized EV Charging Station”
   by Dominic Savio Abraham, Chandrasekar Balaji, Narayanamoorthi Rajamanickam, Pradeep Vishnuram, Venkatesan Ramakrishnan, Mohit Bajaj, Marian Piecha, Vojtech Blazek and Lukas Prokop
   Energies 2023, 16(6), 2753; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16062753
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/6/2753

4. “Overview of Integration of Power Electronic Topologies and Advanced Control Techniques of Ultra-Fast EV Charging Stations in Standalone Microgrids”
   by Achraf Saadaoui, Mohammed Ouassaid and Mohamed Maaroufi
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1031; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031031
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1031

5. “A Review of Denial of Service Attack and Mitigation in the Smart Grid Using Reinforcement Learning”
   by Ines Ortega-Fernandez and Francesco Liberati
   Energies 2023, 16(2), 635; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020635
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/635

6. “Fault Location for Distribution Smart Grids: Literature Overview, Challenges, Solutions, and Future Trends”
   by Jorge De La Cruz, Eduardo Gómez-Luna, Majid Ali, Juan C. Vasquez and Josep M. Guerrero
   Energies 2023, 16(5), 2280; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052280
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2280

7. “Optimal Sizing and Environ-Economic Analysis of PV-BESS Systems for Jointly Acting Renewable Self-Consumers”
   by Nicola Blasuttigh, Simone Negri, Alessandro Massi Pavan and Enrico Tironi
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1244; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031244
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1244

8. “Distribution System State Estimation and False Data Injection Attack Detection with a Multi-Output Deep Neural Network”
   by Sepideh Radhoush, Trevor Vannoy, Kaveen Liyanage, Bradley M. Whitaker and Hashem Nehrir
   Energies 2023, 16(5), 2288; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052288
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/5/2288

9. “Demand Side Management in Industrial, Commercial, and Residential Sectors: A Review of Constraints and Considerations”
   by Baxter Williams, Daniel Bishop, Patricio Gallardo and J. Geoffrey Chase
   Energies 2023, 16(13), 5155; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16135155
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/13/5155

10. “Artificial Intelligence for Hosting Capacity Analysis: A Systematic Literature Review”
    by Md Tariqul Islam and M. J. Hossain
    Energies 2023, 16(4), 1864; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041864
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1864

1. “Prospect of Green Hydrogen Generation from Hybrid Renewable Energy Sources: A Review”
   by Asim Kumar Sarker, Abul Kalam Azad, Mohammad G. Rasul and Arun Teja Doppalapudi
   Energies 2023, 16(3), 1556; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031556
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1556

2. “Developing a Comprehensive Mathematical Model for Aluminium Production in a Soderberg Electrolyser”
   by Yury Valeryevich Ilyushin and Ekaterina Ivanovna Kapostey
   Energies 2023, 16(17), 6313; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16176313
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/17/6313

3. “Potential Use of Industrial Biomass Waste as a Sustainable Energy Source in the Future”
   by Tomasz Kalak
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1783; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041783
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1783

4. “Energy Storage Systems for Photovoltaic and Wind Systems: A Review”
   by Djamila Rekioua
   Energies 2023, 16(9), 3893; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093893
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/9/3893

5. “Virtual Power Plant with Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Storage Systems for Sustainable Power Grid-Formation, Control Techniques and Demand Response”
   by Jiaqi Liu, Hongji Hu, Samson S. Yu and Hieu Trinh
   Energies 2023, 16(9), 3705; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16093705
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/9/3705

6. “Multiple Microgrids: A Review of Architectures and Operation and Control Strategies”
   by Diptish Saha, Najmeh Bazmohammadi, Juan C. Vasquez and Josep M. Guerrero
   Energies 2023, 16(2), 600; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16020600
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/2/600

7. “Sustainable Energy Planning in a New Situation”
   by Michail Tsangas, Iliana Papamichael and Antonis A. Zorpas
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1626; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041626
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1626

8. “Sustainability of Building Materials: Embodied Energy and Embodied Carbon of Masonry”
   by Francesco Asdrubali, Gianluca Grazieschi, Marta Roncone, Francesca Thiebat and Corrado Carbonaro
   Energies 2023, 16(4), 1846; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041846
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1846

9. “The Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Process from a Circular Economy Perspective—A Review and Future Directions”
   by Rahil Parag Sheth, Narendra Singh Ranawat, Ayon Chakraborty, Rajesh Prasad Mishra and Manoj Khandelwal
   Energies 2023, 16(7), 3228; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16073228
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/7/3228

10. “Recent Advances on Alternative Aviation Fuels/Pathways: A Critical Review”
    by Nikolaos Detsios, Stella Theodoraki, Leda Maragoudaki, Konstantinos Atsonios, Panagiotis Grammelis and Nikolaos G. Orfanoudakis
    Energies 2023, 16(4), 1904; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16041904
    Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/4/1904

MDPI will attend the 14th International Conference on Ceramic Materials and Components for Energy and Environmental Systems (CMCEE14), which will take place from 18 to 22 August 2024 at the Budapest Congress Center, Budapest, Hungary.

This conference series began in 1980s and has established a strong reputation for innovative presentations and information exchange regarding emerging ceramic technologies and their wide-ranging applications. CMCEE-14 will contain more than 30 symposia covering a wide range of topics, which will facilitate global dialogue and discussions with leading world experts in ceramic technologies concerning the sustainable development of society.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Coatings;
• Energies;
• Ceramics;
• Materials;
• Membranes;
• Solids.

If you plan to attend this conference, we invite you to visit our booth and converse with our delegates at booth #11 of the conference venue. We are excited to meet you in person and answer any questions that you may have. For further details about the conference, please visit the following website: https://akcongress.com/cmcee14/.

The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2024 will be held from 11 to 15 August 2024 in Toronto, Canada. The conference will be hosted by the International Water Association (IWA).

The areas of focus for the conference include the following:

• Circular economy and resource recovery;
• Climate-smart approaches to water and wastewater;
• Digital transformation;
• Innovation in technology and policy;
• Wastewater surveillance;
• Inclusive urban sanitation;
• Nature-based solutions;
• Inclusivity and equality;
• Indigenous peoples;
• Partnerships and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Water;
• Limnological Review;
• Membranes;
• Geosciences;
• Hydrology;
• Infrastructures;
• Sustainability;
• Energies.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates also look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. Our booth number is #1204. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://worldwatercongress.org/.

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

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all the reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Energies’ peer-review process. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering valuable feedback, and contributing to academic rigor are truly commendable.

The Exceptional Reviewed List was first introduced in March 2024 to recognize and honor scholars who deliver consistently exceptional review reports to our journal. Each quarter, a group of outstanding reviewers will be selected and introduced here.

Q4

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

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

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

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

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

Q3

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q2

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q1

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

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

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

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

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

Last Updated: 21 January 2025

MDPI will be attending the 9th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC 2024) that will be held in Canada, Toronto, from 25 to 27 July 2024.

IBPC 2024 is the ninth edition of the official triennial conference of the International Association of Building Physics (IABP). The IBPC conferences unite researchers, practitioners, educators, and students from the building science and building physics sectors worldwide.

The committee meets to exchange new research and innovative technologies and to discuss current and future challenges and sustainable solutions within building physics, while we support innovative discoveries related to climate change challenges.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Buildings;
• Energies;
• Architecture;
• Sustainability;
• Urban Science;
• Applied Sciences;
• Smart Cities;
• Climate;
• Clean Technol.;
• Air;
• CivilEng.

Our representatives, Mr. David Hu and Mr. Zach Churcher, are eager to answer your questions and address any queries that you may have.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.ibpc2024.org/.

Five new journals covering multiple subjects have launched their inaugural issue in June 2024. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all the Editorial Board Members and each journal will ensure its high-quality output using excellent editorial and rigorous peer review processes, to ensure that the articles achieve high impact and visibility.

Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.

Journal	Founding Editor-in-Chief	Journal Topics (Selected)
	Prof. Dr. Marco Ranucci, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato, Italy | Editorial | view inaugural issue	anaesthetic medications; blood and fluid management; pain management; critical care; critical illness | view journal scope | submit an article
	Dr. Giovanni E. Cacciamani, University of Southern California, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	surgical/procedural complications; complications; perioperative adverse events; postoperative adverse events | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr.  Gassan Hodaifa, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Spain | Editorial | view inaugural issue	laboratory management; laboratory safety; protective equipment; laboratory problems and challenges; laboratory Innovation | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Jan S. Suchodolski, Texas A&M University, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	companion animals health and disease; veterinary care and nutrition; genetics and genomics; behavior and welfare; human-animal relations | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Pierfrancesco De Paola, University of Naples Federico II, Italy | Editorial | view inaugural issue	real estate appraisal; economic and financial valuation of real estate projects; sustainable real estate; housing and urban economics | view journal scope | submit an article

We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. You are welcome to send an application here, or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com) if you would like to create more new journals.

The editorial team of Energies (ISSN: 1996-1073) would like to congratulate the winners of the Energies 2023 Editor of Distinction Award, who were chosen by a selection committee chaired by the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Enrico Sciubba. Following a review process by the Award Evaluation Committee, six Editorial Board Members were selected as winners. The recipients are as follows.

Name: Prof. Dr. Attilio Converti
Affiliation: Dipartimento di Ingegneria Civile, Chimica e di Ambientale, Scuola Politecnica, Università degli Studi di Genova, via Opera Pia 15, 16145 Genova, Italy
Interests: green chemical products

Name: Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abu-Siada
Affiliation: Discipline of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, WA 6102, Australia
Interests: condition monitoring; fault diagnosis; asset management; power electronics; power system stability quality and control; renewable energy; smart grids

Name: Dr. Carlos Miguel Costa
Affiliation: Centre of Physics, University of Minho, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal
Interests: micro and nano polymer composites; energy storage; lithium-ion batteries; anode and cathode materials; separator membranes; sustainable batteries; printable batteries; dielectric properties

Name: Prof. Dr. David Borge-Diez
Affiliation: Department of Electrical, Systems and Automation Engineering, University of León, 24071 León, Spain
Interests: energy efficiency; energy economics; renewable energy; energy simulation; energy optimization

Name: Prof. Dr. Constantine D. Rakopoulos
Affiliation: Section of Thermal Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Heroon Polytechniou 9, 15780 Zografou, Athens, Greece
Interests: diesel engines; spark-ignition engines; combustion and emissions in engines; use of biofuels in engines

Name: Prof. Dr. Adolfo Dannier
Affiliation: Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies, University of Napoli Federico II, 80125 Napoli, Italy
Interests: high-performance dynamic drives with PM motors; power electronic converters; fault tolerance in multilevel converters; power electronic transformer (PET); energy storage for the integration of renewable energy sources and recharge station for electric vehicle