Announcements
4 March 2026
Meet Us Virtually at the 2nd International Online Conference on Functional Biomaterials, 8–10 July 2026
8 July 2026
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in June 2026
Our portfolio of journals available for publishing up-to-date research in immediate open access format has been further expanded. In June 2026, eleven new journals released their inaugural issues and two transferred journals released their first issue as part of MDPI, covering the subjects of environmental & earth sciences, chemistry & materials science, public health & healthcare, engineering, medicine & pharmacology, and biology & life sciences.
We extend our gratitude to the Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and Editorial Board Members who will shape the future course of these new journals. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, enabling impactful open access scholarship.
Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.
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Prof. Dr. Xiaochuan Pan, Peking University, China |
public health research, practice, policy, and education; eco-health equity | |
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Prof. Dr. Xin-Gao Gong Fudan University, China; Prof. Dr. Zhimei Sun Beihang University, China |
AI-enhanced theory & simulation; generative design & discovery; autonomous experimentation; AI for characterization; large language models and agents | |
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Prof. Dr. Yong Liu, Wuhan University, China |
hydropower technology; renewable energy; water resources; optimization; rock and soil mechanics; power system stability | |
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Prof. Dr. Giovanni Rezza, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Italy |
pandemic preparedness; public health; global outbreak dynamics and epidemiology; outbreak prediction and risk forecasting; one health approach; zoonotic and pre-pandemic vaccines | |
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Prof. Dr. Brian Horton, University of Texas at Austin, USA |
stratigraphy; sedimentology; earth surface processes; basin evolution and tectonics; climate and paleoclimate | |
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Prof. Dr. Yike Guo, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China |
artificial intelligence (AI); application of AI to engineering; Explainable AI (XAI); AI-driven design and optimization; AI for manufacturing and automation | view journal scope | submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Hei Wong, City University of Hong Kong, China |
novel semiconductor materials; advanced heterogeneous integration technologies; advanced characterization and testing techniques; heterogeneously integrated systems and applications; modeling and design automation| |
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Prof. Dr. Michail Panagiotidis, Mississippi State University, USA |
plant-based medicines; natural products-based drug discovery; plant-based bioactive compounds; pharmacognosy; phytochemicals; pharmacokinetics | |
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Prof. Dr. Khalid Meksem, Southern Illinois University, USA |
genome biotechnology; applied genomics; genetic engineering; agricultural biotechnology; medical biotechnology; data science and AI| |
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Dr. Chenxi Wu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |
environmental cleanup; ecological restoration; environmental management and governance; environmental modeling and monitoring | |
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Prof. Dr. Janusz Kozinski, Lakehead University, Canada |
renewable energy; sustainable agriculture; green innovation; climate change; artificial intelligence and environmental sustainability | |
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Prof. Dr. Thomas Frese, Martin-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Germany |
health services in primary care; integrated care models; quality and safety of care; coordination across primary and secondary care services; patient management; primary care clinical practice and interventions; clinical interventions delivered in primary care settings; |
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Prof. Dr. Paul Gerson Unschuld, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), Switzerland |
neurology, psychiatry, psychotherapy, and the neurosciences | |
We would like to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. If you would like to create a new journal, you are welcome to send an application here or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com).
8 July 2026
Honoring the Top 1000 Reviewers for 2025
2 July 2026
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO’s Letter #36 – Basel Anniversary Summit, 2025 Impact Factors & CiteScores, CSAL Partnership & ncRNA2026
Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.
In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.
Opening Thoughts
Reflections from the MDPI 30th Anniversary Summit in Basel
On 4 June, we welcomed 30 Editors-in-Chief (EiCs) from across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific to A 66, MDPI’s former headquarters in Basel, for our 30th Anniversary Summit.
In the middle of the year that we celebrate 30 years since MDPI’s founding in 1996, the Summit provided an opportunity to reflect on our journey and recognize the academic community that has helped shape MDPI over the past three decades.
Designed as a small invitation-only event, the Summit brought together long-standing editorial leaders whose experience and perspectives continue to shape our journals. Throughout the day, one message emerged consistently: strong journals are built together, through partnership between publishers, editors, reviewers, and researchers.
MDPI at 30
During my opening presentation, I reflected on MDPI’s evolution from a single journal (Molecules) to a global Open Access (OA) publisher supporting more than 500 peer-reviewed journals, thousands of editors, and millions of researchers worldwide.
While our growth has been significant, our purpose remains unchanged: to help researchers communicate their work openly, efficiently, and responsibly.
I also took the opportunity to recognize that MDPI’s success has never been achieved alone. It has been built alongside our EiCs, Editorial Board Members, reviewers, authors, institutional partners, and colleagues around the world.
Agenda
The agenda combined moments for reflection, discussion, and direct engagement with our guests. The event was moderated by Damaris Critchlow (Editorial Engagement Manager, MDPI) and the program focused on dialogue rather than presentations alone, combining expert talks, panel discussions, and open forums covering:
- MDPI at 30: reflections and the road ahead
- Research integrity and editorial responsibility
- Partnerships and collaboration in publishing
- Editorial leadership and journal development
- Artificial intelligence and the future of scholarly publishing
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Research Integrity and Editorial Responsibility
A key theme throughout the summit was the continued importance of research integrity and editorial independence. Tim Tait-Jamieson provided an overview of MDPI’s approach to publication ethics, emerging industry challenges, and ongoing investments in prevention, detection, and post-publication oversight. This was a key topic, as it created discussions on the evolving role of publishers, editors, and institutions in safeguarding the scientific record while maintaining transparency and trust.
Editors Panel: Building Journals and Communities
The EiC panel focused on the role of editorial leadership in developing journals and academic communities. Discussions highlighted the importance of active editorial boards, constructive peer review, community engagement, and maintaining quality as scholarly publishing continues to evolve. Thank you to our panelists: Dr. Ester Ballana (Viruses), Dr. Dilantha Fernando (Plants), and Dr. Ting Chi (Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research).
MDPI Panel: The Future of Scholarly Publishing
We also had a roundtable discussion on the future of scholarly publishing. Topics included:
- Artificial intelligence and its role in publishing workflows
- Technology and innovation in scholarly communication
- Research integrity and quality assurance
- The future of peer review
- Open Access and Open Science
- The evolving expectations of researchers, institutions, and funders
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Recognizing Editorial Leadership
A highlight of the Summit was recognizing EiCs whose long-term leadership has helped strengthen both their journals and their research communities.
Through the Decade of Editorial Leadership Award and the Outstanding Editorial Impact Award, we celebrated individuals whose dedication has made a lasting contribution to scientific publishing.
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As we look ahead to MDPI’s next chapter, partnerships with our editors and the wider academic community will remain central to everything we do.
Thank You
My sincere thanks to everyone who participated, and to the many colleagues whose planning and commitment made the Summit such a memorable event.
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Impactful Research
2025 Impact Factors Released
June marked another important milestone, with the release of the 2025 Journal Citation Reports (JCR).
Learn more: https://www.mdpi.com/about/announcements/17055
This year:
- 330 MDPI journals received a Journal Impact Factor
- 254 journals increased their Impact Factor
- 29 journals received their first Journal Impact Factor
- 71% of ranked journals are now positioned in Q1 or Q2
- MDPI publications have now accumulated 25 million citations
While journal metrics should never be viewed as the sole measure of research quality, they remain an important indicator of journal visibility, community engagement, and scientific influence.
These achievements reflect the collective work of our Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, reviewers, authors, Publishing teams, and everyone involved in developing our journals.
Congratulations to every journal team that contributed to these results.
Inside MDPI
MDPI Journals Receive 2025 CiteScores
In June, Scopus published the 2025 CiteScores, providing another positive indication of the continued development of MDPI journals.
You can find more details about the 2025 CiteScore release here: Open Access, Broadly Recognized: 363 MDPI Journals Receive CiteScores for 2025
This year’s highlights include:
- 363 journals received a CiteScore
- 41 journals received a CiteScore for the first time
- 314 journals (86%) rank in Q1 or Q2
- 42 journals are now within the top 10% of their subject categories
Although no single metric defines journal quality, these results demonstrate the continued recognition and visibility of our journals across many research disciplines.
Particularly encouraging is the growing number of journals receiving their first CiteScore, reflecting years of sustained editorial development, successful indexing, and close collaboration between our Publishing teams, Indexing team, editors, and academic communities.
Thank you to everyone across MDPI whose daily work contributes to these achievements.
Coming Together for Science
Supporting Open Access in Switzerland: MDPI Renews Agreement with CSAL
I am pleased to share that MDPI has renewed its Open Access (OA) publishing agreement with the Consortium of Swiss Academic Libraries (CSAL), extending support for researchers across 24 Swiss institutions through our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP).
As a Swiss-founded publisher, we are particularly proud to continue supporting Switzerland’s research community through long-term institutional partnerships that improve accessibility to Open Access publishing.
The renewal also coincides with the release of our 2025 Switzerland Country Report, highlighting continued national leadership in Open Science. Between 2021 and 2025, Switzerland maintained an OA publication rate of approximately 65–70%, while more than 14,000 Switzerland-affiliated papers have been published with MDPI since 2021.
“We are particularly proud to continue supporting Switzerland’s research community”
The announcement also received coverage across several leading international publishing and research news platforms, including STM, Research Information, EurekAlert!, Bytes Europe, and EdTech Innovation Hub, helping increase visibility for both the partnership and the broader discussion around OA.
My thanks to our IOAP, External Affairs, Communications, and Publishing teams, whose work continues to strengthen relationships with institutions around the world.
Closing Thoughts
Highlights from MDPI Conference ncRNA2026 in Leuven, Belgium (24–26 June)
From 24–26 June, MDPI hosted the ncRNA2026: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Impact Conference in Leuven, Belgium.
The conference welcomed 125 participants from 22 countries and territories, providing an international forum for exchange across molecular biology, medicine, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and translational research.
Bringing the Global Research Community Together
Over three days, participants exchanged ideas through:
- 4 Chair Talks
- 8 Invited Lectures
- 29 Selected Oral Presentations
- 51 Poster Presentations
Sessions covered topics including molecular biology, clinical applications, artificial intelligence, and emerging non-coding RNA research, creating a dynamic forum for scientific exchange.
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Beyond the scientific program, the conference created opportunities for researchers, journal teams, sponsors, and academic partners to exchange ideas, build existing relationships, and create new collaborations across the global research community.
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Our thanks to Conference Chairs Professors George Calin, Manuela Ferracin, Eleonora Leucci, and Isidore Rigoutsos, together with the invited speakers, for delivering an outstanding scientific program.
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“By creating opportunities for researchers to exchange ideas, we continue to support the advancement of research worldwide”
Recognizing the Team
The conference also took place during an exceptional heatwave in Belgium, with temperatures reaching 38°C. Thanks to the excellent planning by the Conference team and collaboration with the venue, additional cooling measures and attendee support ensured that the event ran safely and successfully despite challenging conditions.
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It is often these behind-the-scenes efforts that make the greatest difference to the participant experience. Thank you to everyone involved for your professionalism, flexibility, and commitment throughout the event.
Thank You
My sincere thanks to the Conference Chairs, invited speakers, sponsors, Editorial Office, Conference team, Marketing colleagues, volunteers, and everyone who contributed to making ncRNA2026 such a success.
As MDPI celebrates its 30th anniversary, events such as ncRNA2026 remind us that our contribution extends well beyond publishing journals. By creating opportunities for researchers to exchange ideas, establish collaborations, and build scientific communities, we continue to support the advancement of research worldwide.
Thank you for your continued dedication throughout another busy month, and I wish you all an enjoyable July!
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
1 July 2026
Journal of Functional Biomaterials Receives an Updated Impact Factor of 5.9
23 June 2026
MDPI Webinar | International Women in Engineering Day, 23 June 2026
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), observed annually on 23 June, is a global initiative that celebrates the outstanding achievements of women in engineering while inspiring more young women to pursue engineering careers. Aligned with the 2026 theme, "Engineering Intelligence", and Goal 5 (Gender Equality) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), MDPI highlights the innovative contributions of women engineers who are shaping the future through creativity, collaboration, and technological advancement. Together, we can foster a more inclusive engineering landscape and empower the next generation of women in STEM.
Join us in celebrating International Women in Engineering Day and supporting initiatives that empower women in STEM. This webinar will showcase not only the technical contributions of women engineers, but also the personal journeys, challenges, and achievements that have shaped their careers and inspired others to pursue paths in engineering and innovation.
Session 1:
Keywords: women in engineering; female engineers; innovation; STEM
Date: 12:00 p.m. CEST | 6:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 856 2639 9832
Webinar page: https://sciforum.net/event/INWED2026-1?subscribe
Register now for free!
| Speaker | Presentation | Time in CEST | Time in CST Asia |
| Introduction and Opening Remarks | 12:00–12:10 p.m. | 6:00–6:10 p.m. | |
| Dr. Maria Konstantaki | From Lab to Life: Application-Driven Optical Fiber Sensors | 12:10–12:30 p.m. | 6:10–6:30 p.m. |
| Prof. Gabriella Gaias | Multi-Satellite Missions for a Sustainable Use of Space | 12:30–12:50 p.m. | 6:30–6:50 p.m. |
| Prof. Sara Casaccia | Measuring Wellbeing: My Journey Through Engineering Research and Innovation in Measurement Applications | 12:50–1:10 p.m. | 6:50–7:10 p.m. |
| Assoc. Prof. Marilena De Simone | A Woman’s Perspective on the Human Factor in Energy Engineering | 1:10–1:30 p.m. | 7:10–7:30 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 1:30–1:55 p.m. | 7:30–7:55 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email on how to join the webinar.
Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to view.
Webinar Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Maria Konstantaki, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), Greece;
- Dr. Gabriella Gaias, Politecnico di Milano, Italy;
- Dr. Sara Casaccia, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy;
- Dr. Marilena De Simone, University of Calabria, Italy.
Session 2:
Keywords: women in engineering; female engineers; innovation; STEM
Date: 4:00 p.m. CEST | 10:00 a.m. EDT| 10:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 833 7384 9123
Webinar page: https://sciforum.net/event/INWED2026-2
Register now for free!
| Speaker | Presentation | Time in CEST | Time in EDT |
| MDPI Introduction | 4:00–4:10 p.m. | 10:00–10:10 a.m. | |
| Dr. Najmeh Bazmohammadi | Next-Generation Power Systems Resilience | 4:10–4:30 p.m. | 10:10–10:30 a.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Kristen Fichthorn | What Enhanced Free-Energy Sampling Techniques and Machine Learning Can Tell Us about Effective Catalysts | 4:30–4:50 p.m. | 10:30–10:50 a.m. |
| Dr. Encarna Micó-Amigo | Wearable Sensors for Real-World Health Monitoring: Algorithms and Applications | 4:50–5:10 p.m. | 10:50–11:10 a.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Yuliya Semenova | Optical Fiber Sensing Solutions From Macro- to Nanoscale | 5:10–5:30 p.m. | 11:10–11:30 a.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Sabina Merlo | TBC | 5:30–5:50 p.m. | 11:30–11:50 a.m. |
| Q&A Session | 5:50–6:15 p.m. | 11:50 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | |
| Closing Remarks | 6:15–6:20 p.m. | 12:15–12:20 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to view.
Webinar Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Najmeh Bazmohammadi, Aalborg University, Denmark;
- Prof. Dr. Kristen Fichthorn, Pennsylvania State University, USA;
- Dr. Encarna Micó-Amigo, Heriot-Watt University, UK;
- Prof. Dr. Yuliya Semenova, Technological University Dublin, Ireland;
- Prof. Dr. Sabina Merlo, University of Pavia, Italy.
23 June 2026
International Women in Engineering Day—“Engineering Intelligence”, 23 June 2026
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), led by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) and observed annually on 23 June, is a global initiative that celebrates the outstanding achievements of women in engineering while inspiring more young women to pursue engineering careers. Under the 2026 theme “Engineering Intelligence”, INWED celebrates its 13th anniversary, highlighting the expertise, creativity, and leadership that women bring to the engineering profession.
Echoing this mission, MDPI’s established engineering journals serve as platforms for scientific communication. Through webinars, award, Special Issues, and research articles, MDPI aims to celebrate the achievements of women engineers, inspire future generations, and help shape a more inclusive future for engineering worldwide.
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Engineering ● Actuators;● Aerospace; ● AgriEngineering; ● Applied Sciences; ● Automation; ● Bioengineering; ● Buildings; ● Drones; ● Electronics; ● Eng; |
● Inventions; ● Journal of Nuclear Engineering; ● Lubricants; ● Machines; ● Micromachines; ● Modelling; ● Powders; ● Processes; ● Sensors; ● Smart Cities; ● Telecom; |
● Vehicles; Chemistry & Materials Science ● Alloys; |
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Date: 23 June 2026, 12:00 pm (CEST) Webinar ID: 856 2639 9832 Free to register for this webinar here! |
Date: 23 June 2026, 04:00 pm (CEST) Webinar ID: 833 7384 9123 Free to register for this webinar here! |
We are pleased to announce that the 2nd edition of the Young Women in Engineering Award is now open for nominations. This award was established to recognize the achievements of young women researchers in the field of engineering and to inspire more young women to pursue research and careers in engineering.
Nomination deadline: 30 November 2026.
Prize:
- CHF 1000;
- An electronic certificate;
- A voucher to waive the article processing charges (APCs) for one submission to a journal within the field of engineering (subject to peer review)—valid for one year.
Number of winners: 4.
For more details about the award, please visit here. Please feel free to send the nomination letter to ywe-award@mdpi.com.
We are honored to interview several outstanding female scholars in engineering field to share their research journey and your insight into being a female engineer.
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Name: Dr. Miriam Filippi Affiliation: Soft Robotics Laboratory, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Winner of the inaugural Young Women in Engineering Award “The most transformative research often comes from integrating perspectives across fields and pushing beyond conventional boundaries.” Please read the full interview here. |
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Name: Prof. Dr. Yang Gao Affiliation: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China “I tell my students: use AI and automation aggressively but never outsource your reasoning or your conscience.” Please read the full interview here. |
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Name: Dr. Maria Graça Rasteiro Affiliation: CERES, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal “It is important to always analyse the potential negative consequences of relying on AI for engineering decisions.” Please read the full interview here. |
“Design and Analysis of a Compact Self-Tuning High-Voltage Controller for MFC”
by Qiong Zhu, Qiang Zhang, Hongli Ji and Jinhao Qiu
Actuators 2026, 15(3), 169; https://doi.org/10.3390/act15030169
“Nervous System-on-Chip: Innovative Microfluidic Platform to Compartmentalize hiPSC-Derived Neural Networks”
by Rahman Sabahi-Kaviani, Antigoni Gogolou, Celine Souilhol, Mark van der Kroeg, Steven A. Kushner, Femke M. S. de Vrij, Anestis Tsakiridis and Regina Luttge
Micromachines 2026, 17(2), 199; https://doi.org/10.3390/mi17020199
“Maximizing Efficiency in a Retrofitted Battery-Powered Material Handler by Novel Control Strategies”
by Marco Ferrari, Daniele Beltrami, Vinay Partap Singh, Tatiana Minav and Stefano Uberti
Actuators 2025, 14(11), 553; https://doi.org/10.3390/act14110553
“An Internet of Things Approach to Vision-Based Livestock Monitoring: PTZ Cameras for Dairy Cow Identification”
by Niken Prasasti Martono, Ryota Tsukamoto and Hayato Ohwada
Telecom 2025, 6(4), 82; https://doi.org/10.3390/telecom6040082
“Mechanisms and Control Strategies for Morphing Structures in Quadrotors: A Review and Future Prospects”
by Osman Acar, Eija Honkavaara, Ruxandra Mihaela Botez and Deniz Çınar Bayburt
Drones 2025, 9(9), 663; https://doi.org/10.3390/drones9090663
“Optimizing Local Explainability in Robotic Grasp Failure Prediction”
by Cagla Acun, Ali Ashary, Dan O. Popa and Olfa Nasraoui
Electronics 2025, 14(12), 2363; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14122363
“AI-Enabled IoT for Food Computing: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions”
by Zohra Dakhia, Mariateresa Russo and Massimo Merenda
Sensors 2025, 25(7), 2147; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25072147
“A Review of Time-Series Forecasting Algorithms for Industrial Manufacturing Systems”
by Syeda Sitara Wishal Fatima and Afshin Rahimi
Machines 2024, 12(6), 380; https://doi.org/10.3390/machines12060380
Special Issues:
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Guest Editor: Dr. Ines Domingues Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 |
“AI-Driven Intelligent Maintenance and Health Management for Complex Industrial Systems” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Dandan Peng, Dr. Xiaoxi Hu, Dr. Jipu Li and Prof. Dr. Chuanjiang Li Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 |
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“Vehicle Systems and Road Infrastructure Integration for Smarter Transportation Systems” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Anna Granà, Prof. Dr. Elżbieta Macioszek and Dr. Maria Luisa Tumminello Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 |
“Intelligent Automation: Bridging Artificial Intelligence and Automation” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. João Miguel da Costa Sousa and Dr. Susana Vieira Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 |
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Guest Editors: Dr. Xi Kuai, Prof. Dr. Biao He, Dr. Minmin Li and Dr. Haojia Lin Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 |
“Actuators and Robotic Devices for Rehabilitation and Assistance—2nd Edition” Guest Editors: Dr. Monica Tiboni, Dr. Monica Malvezzi and Dr. Maria Cristina Valigi Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2027 |
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“A Machine Learning Framework for Crop Productivity Classification and Risk Assessment”
by João Pedro de Moraes Xavier, Kelyn Schenatto, Glauco Vieira Miranda, Claudio Leones Bazzi, Ricardo Sobjak and Marlon Rodrigues
AgriEngineering 2026, 8(6), 203; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering8060203
“Mechanical Modeling of Grape Destemming in a Horizontal Centrifugal Destemmer”
by Piernicola Masella, Agnese Spadi, Ferdinando Corti, Alessandro Parenti and Giulia Angeloni
AgriEngineering 2026, 8(3), 94; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering8030094
“An Automated Modular Platform for Vascular Graft Assessment via Coronary-like Flow-Induced Stimulation”
by Elia Pederzani, Lucrezia Moro, Alessia Sofia Bolandrina, Sara Rega, Gianluca Lorenzo Perrucci, Gianfranco Beniamino Fiore and Monica Soncini
Bioengineering 2026, 13(2), 221; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering13020221
“Biomechanical Monitoring of Exercise Fatigue Using Wearable Devices: A Review”
by Yang Chen, Siqi Li, Jian Kuang, Xu Zhang, Zhijie Zhou, En-Jing Li, Xiaoli Chen and Xianmei Meng
Bioengineering 2026, 13(1), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering13010013
“Applying Machine Learning Algorithms to Classify Digitized Special Nuclear Material Obtained from Scintillation Detectors”
by Sai Kiran Kokkiligadda, Cathleen Barker, Emily Gunger, Jalen Johnson, Brice Turner and Andreas Enqvist
J. Nucl. Eng. 2025, 6(3), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/jne6030031
“Reliability Analysis of Interface Oxidation for Thermal Barrier Coating Based on Proxy Model”
by Juan Ma, Anyi Wang, Philipp Junker, Anas W. Alshawawreh, Qingya Li, Haoqi Xu and Runzhuo Xue
Modelling 2025, 6(3), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/modelling6030061
“Classification of Metallic Powder Morphology Using Traditional and Automated Static Image Analysis: A Comparative Study”
by Cindy Charbonneau, Fabrice Bernier, Étienne Perrault, Roger Pelletier and Louis-Philippe Lefebvre
Powders 2025, 4(2), 15; https://doi.org/10.3390/powders4020015
“Advancing Brain Tumor Analysis: Current Trends, Key Challenges, and Perspectives in Deep Learning-Based Brain MRI Tumor Diagnosis”
By Namya Musthafa, Qurban A. Memon and Mohammad M. Masud
Eng 2025, 6(5), 82; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng6050082
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“AI and Data Analysis in Neurological Disease Management” Guest Editors: Dr. Bess Lam and Dr. Ka-Chun Wong Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 |
“Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Modelling” Guest Editors: Dr. Margarita Terziyska and Dr. Miroslava Ivanova Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 |
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“Advanced Simulation and Digital Technologies in Women’s Health and Medical Training” Guest Editor: Dr. Aida Petca Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 |
Guest Editors: Dr. Juan Ren and Dr. Xuan Ma Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 |
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“Machine Learning Applications in Healthcare and Disease Prediction” Guest Editor: Dr. Chiara Iacovelli Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 |
“Smart Technologies for Agricultural Product Processing and Quality Detection” Guest Editors: Dr. Huertas María Díaz-Mula, Dr. Salvador Castillo-Gironés and Dr. María Nicolás-Almansa |
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17 June 2026
2025 Impact Factors Released
8 June 2026
Welcoming New Early Career Editorial Board Members of Journal of Functional Biomaterials
Journal of Functional Biomaterials (JFB, ISSN: 2079-4983) is pleased to add the following 44 researchers to the 2026 Early Career Editorial Board and congratulates them on becoming part of the JFB community!
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Name: Dr. Jinke Chang Affiliation: Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, Oxford OX1 3PJ, UK Research interests: medical devices; biomimetic engineering; biomaterials and 3D printing; machine learning; AI for healthcare |
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Name: Dr. Uros Josic Affiliation: Department for Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy Research interests: resin cements; push-out bond strength; root dentin; adhesive dentistry; cross-linkers; systematic reviews |
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Name: Dr. Panoraia Siafaka Affiliation: Program of Pharmacy, Department of Life Sciences, School of Sciences, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus Research interests: formulations; drug delivery; biomaterials; nanocarriers; hydrogels; nanotechnology; polymers |
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Name: Dr. Huilong Luo Affiliation: School of Pharmacy, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China Research interests: In vivo biopharmaceuticals; microecological therapy; clinical pharmacy; quantitative pharmacology; microbial pharmacy and its in vivo processes |
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Name: Dr. Zhenhua Tian Affiliation: College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, China Research interests: collagen; nanomaterials; hydrogel; structure–property relationships |
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Name: Dr. Junfeng Zhang Affiliation: Medical School, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China Research interests: screening for novel tumor targets; developing integrated diagnostic and therapeutic intelligent targeted nanoparticles |
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Name: Dr. Nicholas Fischer Affiliation: Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA Research interests: dentistry; antimicrobial peptides; implants; surfaces; hemidesmosomes; epithelium; bioinstruction; extracellular matrix |
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Name: Dr. Ajita Jindal Affiliation: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA Research interests: nanotechnology; biotechnology and tissue engineering based biointerface research |
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Name: Dr. Liangbin Zhou Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Research interests: tissue engineering; biomaterials; 3D-(bio)printing; organs-on-chips (OoCs) |
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Name: Dr. Yiling Zhong Affiliation: College of Pharmacy, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China Research interests: nanomedicine delivery systems; nanobiomaterials; nanomedicine; immunotherapy |
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Name: Dr. Yinjia Cheng Affiliation: School of Chemistry and Materials Science, South-Central Minzu University, Wuhan, China Research interests: biomedical polymer materials |
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Name: Dr. Dominik Schauenburg Affiliation: 1. Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine (MERLN), Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER Maastricht, the Netherlands; 2. Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany Research interests: dynamic-covalent chemistry; biomaterials; regenerative medicine; drug delivery |
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Name: Dr. Magdalena Sycińska-Dziarnowska Affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70111 Szczecin, Poland Research interests: dental biomaterials; orthodontics; implantology |
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Name: Dr. Martina Lenzuni Affiliation: Institute of Electronics, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering (IEIIT)—National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 16163 Genoa, Italy Research interests: biomaterials; nanotechnology; tissue regeneration; EMF for health; cell–material interactions; stimuli-responsive materials; computational material science; hydrogel |
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Name: Dr. Wenhao Wang Affiliation: School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China Research interests: drug delivery; microneedles; hydrogels; pulmonary delivery |
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Name: Dr. Mohammed Zahedul Islam Affiliation: ADA Forsyth Institute, Somerville, MA 02143, USA Research interests: biomaterials; cariology; restorative dentistry; translational research |
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Name: Dr. Mohammadali Sahebalzamani Affiliation: 1. Centre for Medical Engineering Research, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland; 2. Biodesign Europe, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland Research interests: biomedical materials; tissue engineering; bone scaffolds; preclinical research; regenerative medicine |
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Name: Dr. Santosh Kumar Parupelli Affiliation: College of Engineering, North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA Research interests: additive manufacturing; biomaterials; artificial intelligence; tissue engineering; 3D printing; integrated micro-/biomanufacturing |
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Name: Dr. Swathi Naidu Vakamulla Raghu Affiliation: Chemistry and Structure of Novel Materials, University of Siegen, Paul-Bonatz-Str. 9-11, 57076 Siegen, Germany Research interests: functional materials; drug-delivery; nanostructures; nanomaterials; implants; surface modifications; biomechanics; organic molecules; coatings; vesicles |
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Name: Dr. Antonio Laganà Affiliation: Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy Research interests: epidemiology of infectious diseases; vaccinations; public health; environmental health; climate change and infectious diseases |
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Name: Dr. Samira Farjaminejad Affiliation: Department of Health Services Research and Management, School of Health and Psychological Sciences, City, University of London, London WC1E 7HU, UK Research interests: biomaterial; tissue engineering; drug delivery; nanoparticles |
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Name: Dr. Marija S. Milić Affiliation: Department of General and Oral Physiology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia Research interests: bone regeneration; dental medicine |
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Name: Dr. Lorenzo Vannozzi Affiliation: The BioRobotics Institute, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127 Pisa, Italy Research interests: design and the development of biomaterials for tissue engineering; muscle cell-based actuators; platforms for advanced medical therapies |
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Name: Dr. Krishan Kumar Affiliation: POLYMAT, Applied Chemistry Department, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Paseo Manuel de Lardizábal, 3, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain Research interests: polymer biomaterials |
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Name: Dr. Girum Getachew Demissie Affiliation: Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei 106335, Taiwan Research interests: nanobiotechnology; quantum dots; cancer therapy |
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Name: Dr. Nunzia Gallo Affiliation: Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy Research interests: biomaterials; regenerative medicine; collagen |
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Name: Dr. Ismat Ullah Affiliation: Suzhou Institute of Naonotech and Nanobionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, China Research interests: nanomedicine; tissue engineering; electrospinning; biomaterials science |
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Name: Dr. Nithyadevi Duraisamy Affiliation: Department of Digital Engineering, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, School of Engineering, College of Science, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA Research interests: functional biomaterials; targeted drug therapy; tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; nano-biomaterials |
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Name: Dr. Haitao Yuan Affiliation: Center for Drug Research and Development, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Preparations, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510006, China Research interests: targeted drug delivery; tumor immunotherapy; antibacterial; diabetic wound infection; visceral inflammation; plant-derived exosomes; Chinese herbal medicine; self-assembled drugs; liver and kidney diseases; natural products; drug target; anti-inflammatory mechanism |
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Name: Dr. Hyun-Jung Kim Affiliation: College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Research interests: clinical dentistry; esthetic dentistry; restorative dentistry; dental regeneration; endodontics; composite resins; dental biomaterials; teeth whitening; biomechanics |
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Name: Dr. Probal Basu Affiliation: 1. CÚRAM Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices, Dublin, Ireland; 2. School of Mechanical Engineering, Technological University Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; 3. Tissue Engineering Research Group (TERG), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, D02 YN77 Dublin, Ireland Research interests: biomaterials; polymers; tissue engineering |
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Name: Dr. Chen Zong Affiliation: College of Dental Medicine, Irving Medical Center, Columbia University, New York, NY 10032, USA Research interests: dentistry; nanoparticles; stem cells; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; orthodontics |
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Name: Dr. Hao Sun Affiliation: Molecular Biology, University College London, London, UK Research interests: nanomaterials; cancer therapy; drug delivery; photocatalytic degradation; 3D tumor cultures; chitosan; immunotherapy; nanocomposite |
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Name: Dr. Marcin Wekwejt Affiliation: 1 Department of Biomaterials Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Ship Technology, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland; 2 Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering (CRC-Tier I), Department of Min-Met-Materials Eng & Regenerative Medicine, CHU de Québec, Laval University, Québec City, QC, Canada Research interests: biomaterials; bioactivity; biofunctionality; bone cement; dual-setting materials; magnesium phosphate; natural hydrogels; biocomposite; antibacterial properties |
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Name: Dr. Yuanyuan Han Affiliation: Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119085, Singapore Research interests: dental stem cells; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; biomaterial |
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Name: Dr. Elisa Batoni Affiliation: 1 Research Center E. Piaggio, University of Pisa, 56125 Pisa, Italy; 2 Department of Information Engineering, University of Pisa, 56125 Pisa, Italy Research interests: tissue engineering; biofabrication; 3D printing; biomaterials; scaffolds; bone in vitro models |
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Name: Dr. Sharun Khan Affiliation: Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Gistrup, Denmark Research interests: regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; bone tissue engineering; wound healing; stem; cell therapy; mesenchymal stem cells; animal models; hydrogel; cartilage regeneration; stromal vascular fraction; platelet-rich plasma |
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Name: Dr. Cheng Ma Affiliation: State Key Laboratory of Advanced Medical Materials and Devices, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Neuromodulation and Neurorepair, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Tianjin Institutes of Health Science, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, China Research interests: mechanisms, therapeutic strategies, and repair of central nervous system disorders; development of advanced smart biomaterials; functional and mechanistic studies on external field stimulation techniques |
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Name: Dr. Andreea Mariana Negrescu Affiliation: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania Research interests: functional biomaterials; biocompatibility; tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; cell biology; biomedical materials |
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Name: Dr. Thiago Domingues Stocco Affiliation: Bioengineering Program, Scientific and Technological Institute, Brazil University, São Paulo, SP, Brazil Research interests: tissue engineering; biomaterials; bioprinting; nanotechnology; regenerative medicine; rehabilitation; orthopedic disorders |
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Name: Dr. Jayaramudu Tippabattini Affiliation: Civil and Environmental Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA Research interests: polymer-based biomedical smart nanomaterials; biomedical nanotechnology; biopolymers and smart hydrogels; nanomaterials and nanocomposites; polymer-based drug delivery systems; antimicrobial and wound healing materials sustainable and functional materials |
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Name: Dr. Kevin Arnke Affiliation: Center for Preclinical Development, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Research interests: ECM; cutaneous wound healing; bone regeneration; MSCs |
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Name: Dr. Cheng Wang Affiliation: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China Research interests: probing interfacial corrosion processes of biodegradable metals in physiological microenvironment |
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Name: Dr. Yuan Gao Affiliation: 1. Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; 2. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China Research interests: nano-adjuvant; vaccine delivery system; natural product extraction; functional biomicrospheres |
8 June 2026
Journal of Functional Biomaterials Receives an Increased CiteScore of 9.7
