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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.

2024 Tu Youyou Award Laureates

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
   

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:

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.

23 April 2025
Meet Us at the World Conference on Carbon 2025, 29 June–4 July 2025, Saint-Malo, France


Conference:
The World Conference on Carbon 2025
Organization: Société Francophone d’Étude des Carbones and European Carbon Association
Date: 29 June–4 July 2025
Place: Saint-Malo, France

MDPI will be attending the World Conference on Carbon 2025 as an exhibitor, which will be held from 29 June to 4 July 2025. We welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

This conference is jointly organized by the Société Francophone d’Étude des Carbones (SFEC) and the University of Rennes, on behalf of the European Carbon Association (ECA).

Topics include the following:

  • Carbon and biology, medicine, safety;
  • Carbon and environment;
  • Carbon and electrochemical processes and technologies;
  • Carbon and catalysis;
  • Carbon and electronics;
  • Innovations in synthesis, processing, characterization, and modeling;
  • Innovative materials;
  • Carbon for structural applications and thermal management;
  • Carbon nanoforms;
  • Kerogens, coals, cokes, graphite, carbonization/graphitization processes;
  • sp³ C-rich carbons;
  • Perspectives on raw materials sourcing for carbon and graphite and industrial processes.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you plan to attend this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://premc.org/carbon2025/.

11 April 2025
Meet Us at the 16th European Congress on Catalysis (EuropaCat 2025), 31 August–5 September 2025, Trondheim, Norway


Conference: The 16th European Congress on Catalysis (EuropaCat 2025)
Date: 31 August–5 September 2025
Location: Trondheim, Norway

MDPI will be attending the 16th European Congress on Catalysis (EuropaCat 2025) as an exhibitor, welcoming researchers from diverse backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas.

This will be the 16th European Congress on Catalysis under the auspices of the European Federation of Catalysis Societies (EFCATS) and organized as a joint effort of the Nordic Catalysis Societies. The target groups for EuropaCat 2025 are academia and industry, focusing on fundamental research, applied research and development within catalysis.

EuropaCat 2025 urges you to join and bring excellent science, hard work, bright ideas, successful catalyst development, innovative solutions and an open mind. It is clear that mastering “the force” of catalysis will be vital for overcoming the resource and environmental challenges that lie ahead for humanity.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information, please visit https://www.ntnu.edu/europacat2025.

8 April 2025
Materials | Highly Cited Papers in 2024 in the “Biomaterials” Section


The “Biomaterials” Section of Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) covers all aspects of the biomaterials field with a highly interdisciplinary scope, from the synthesis, processing, characterization, and testing of biomaterials to their applications.

As all of the articles published in our journal are of an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full texts. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers published in 2024, which are listed below:

1. “Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Human Applications”
by Paolo Trucillo
Materials 2024, 17(2), 456; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17020456
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/2/456

2. “Material Design of Porous Hydroxyapatite Ceramics via Inverse Analysis of an Estimation Model for Bone-Forming Ability Based on Machine Learning and Experimental Validation of Biological Hard Tissue Responses”
by Shota Horikawa, Kitaru Suzuki, Kohei Motojima, Kazuaki Nakano, Masaki Nagaya, Hiroshi Nagashima, Hiromasa Kaneko and Mamoru Aizawa
Materials 2024, 17(3), 571; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030571
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/3/571

3. “Cemented vs. Cementless Fixation in Primary Knee Replacement: A Narrative Review”
by Mikołaj Wilczyński, Michał Bieniek, Przemysław Krakowski and Robert Karpiński
Materials 2024, 17(5), 1136; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17051136
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/5/1136

4. “Influence of Different Powder Conditioning Strategies on Metal Binder Jetting with Ti-6Al-4V”
by Kevin Janzen, Kim Julia Kallies, Lennart Waalkes, Philipp Imgrund and Claus Emmelmann
Materials 2024, 17(3), 750; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030750
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/3/750

5. “A Review on Additive Manufacturing Methods for NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Production”
by Kristýna Kubášová, Veronika Drátovská, Monika Losertová, Pavel Salvetr, Michal Kopelent, Filip Kořínek, Vojtěch Havlas, Ján Džugan and Matej Daniel
Materials 2024, 17(6), 1248; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17061248
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/6/1248

6. “FEA Comparison of the Mechanical Behavior of Three Dental Crown Materials: Enamel, Ceramic, and Zirconia”
by Mario Ceddia, Luciano Lamberti and Bartolomeo Trentadue
Materials 2024, 17(3), 673; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030673
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/3/673

7. “The Hydrostatic Pressure Distribution in the Periodontal Ligament and the Risk of Root Resorption—A Finite Element Method (FEM) Study on the Nonlinear Innovative Model”
by Anna Ewa Kuc, Kamil Sybilski, Jacek Kotuła, Grzegorz Piątkowski, Beata Kowala, Joanna Lis, Szymon Saternus and Michał Sarul
Materials 2024, 17(7), 1661; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17071661
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/7/1661

8. “Characterization of Tannic Acid-Coated AZ31 Mg Alloy for Biomedical Application and Comparison with AZ91”
by Jacopo Barberi, Muhammad Saqib, Anna Dmitruk, Jörg Opitz, Krzysztof Naplocha, Natalia Beshchasna, Silvia Spriano and Sara Ferraris
Materials 2024, 17(2), 343; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17020343
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/2/343

9. “TPMS Microarchitectures for Vertical Bone Augmentation and Osteoconduction: An In Vivo Study”
by Ekaterina Maevskaia, Chafik Ghayor, Indranil Bhattacharya, Julien Guerrero and Franz E. Weber
Materials 2024, 17(11), 2533; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112533
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/11/2533

10. “Hydroxyapatite-Based Natural Biopolymer Composite for Tissue Regeneration”
by Wasan Alkaron, Alaa Almansoori, Katalin Balázsi and Csaba Balázsi
Materials 2024, 17(16), 4117; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17164117
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/16/4117

8 April 2025
Recruiting Volunteer Reviewers for Materials


Peer reviewing is an essential part of the publication process, ensuring that Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) maintains its high standards for the quality of published papers. We wish to recruit expert reviewers to help uphold the quality and efficiency of Materials.

To qualify as a reviewer, applicants must have published several papers related to the topics covered by Materials in the last 5 years and hold a Ph.D. degree. You may check the “Peer Review” element in the MDPI Editorial Process for details related to reviewers by using the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/editorial_process. For example, reviewers should hold no conflicts of interest with any of the authors, reviewers should work for an official and recognized academic institution, etc.

We will extend the following benefits to reviewers:

For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/reviewers.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application at https://susy.mdpi.com/volunteer/journals/review.

We hope that you will join our team of reviewers. After your registration is approved, you will see a list of manuscripts that require reviewers.

If you have any other questions, please contact the Materials Editorial Office (materials@mdpi.com). We look forward to hearing from you.

8 April 2025
Materials | Highly Cited Papers from 2024 in the “Energy Materials” Section


The Section “Energy Materials” is a platform for the publication of original articles and comprehensive reviews relating to all aspects of fundamental science and applied research on materials used for harvesting, conversion, storage, transmission, and the utilization of energy.

As all of the articles published in our journal are of an open access format, you have free and unlimited access to the full texts. We welcome you to read our most highly cited papers that were published in 2024, as listed below.

1. “Technological Advances and Market Developments of Solid-State Batteries: A Review”
by Felix Thomas, Lauren Mahdi, Julien Lemaire and Diogo M. F. Santos
Materials 2024, 17(1), 239; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17010239
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/1/239

2. “Capacitance Determination for the Evaluation of Electrochemically Active Surface Area in a Catalyst Layer of NiFe-Layered Double Hydroxides for Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyser”
by Zhong Xie, Wei Qu, Elizabeth A. Fisher, Jason Fahlman, Koichiro Asazawa, Takao Hayashi, Hiroshi Shirataki and Hideaki Murase
Materials 2024, 17(3), 556; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030556
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/3/556

3. “Corrosion Mitigation in Molten Salt Environments”
by Sylvie Delpech, Charly Carrière, Alexandre Chmakoff, Alexandre Chmakoff, Laure Martinelli, Davide Rodrigues and Céline Cannes
Materials 2024, 17(3), 581; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030581
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/3/581

4. “Recent Developments in Materials for Physical Hydrogen Storage: A Review”
by Thi Hoa Le, Minsoo P. Kim, Chan Ho Park and Quang Nhat Tran
Materials 2024, 17(3), 666; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030666
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/3/666

5. “Multifunctionality Analysis of Structural Supercapacitors—A Review”
by Willi Zschiebsch, Yannick Sturm, Michael Kucher, Davood Peyrow Hedayati, Thomas Behnisch, Niels Modler and Robert Böhm
Materials 2024, 17(3), 739; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030739
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/3/739

6. “Advancements and Challenges in High-Capacity Ni-Rich Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries”
by Mehdi Ahangari, Benedek Szalai, Josue Lujan, Meng Zhou and Hongmei Luo
Materials 2024, 17(4), 801; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17040801
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/4/801

7. “Smart Textile Flexible MnCo2O4 Electrodes: Urea Surface Modification for Improved Electrochemical Functionality”
by Manesh A. Yewale, Aviraj M. Teli, Sonali A. Beknalkar, Vineet Kumar and Dong-Kil Shin
Materials 2024, 17(8), 1866; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17081866
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/8/1866

8. “Thermal Energy Storage Using Phase Change Materials in High-Temperature Industrial Applications: Multi-Criteria Selection of the Adequate Material”
by Luisa F. Cabeza, Franklin R. Martínez, Franklin R. Martínez, Emiliano Borri, Svetlana Ushak and Cristina Prieto
Materials 2024, 17(8), 1878; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17081878
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/8/1878

9. “Printing and Coating Techniques for Scalable Organic Photovoltaic Fabrication”
by Bradley P. Kirk, Jonas M. Bjuggren, Gunther G. Andersson, Paul Dastoor and Mats R. Andersson
Materials 2024, 17(11), 2511; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17112511
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/11/2511

10. “Thermal Stability of Encapsulated Carbon-Based Multiporous-Layered-Electrode Perovskite Solar Cells Extended to Over 5000 h at 85 °C”
by Ryuki Tsuji, Ryuki Tsuji, Yuuma Nagano, Kota Oishi, Eiji Kobayashi and Seigo Ito
Materials 2024, 17(12), 3002; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17123002
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/12/3002

2 April 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #21 - Annual Report, Swiss Consortium, IWD, ICARS, Serbia

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

MDPI Releases 2024 Annual Achievements Report

I’m pleased to share the release of MDPI’s 2024 Annual Achievements Report, which reflects our commitment to efficiency, transparency, and excellence in scholarly communication. The report showcases key themes related to our growth (highlighting our workforce expansion, new offices, journal milestones), excellence (editorial and publishing advancements), people (talent development and training), and community (partnerships, conferences, and outreach).

MDPI continues to build connections and drive scientific progress

Our mission remains clear: to support researchers worldwide by delivering an efficient, high-quality publishing experience while strengthening the global Open Access (OA) movement.

Advancing Open Access: A Global Knowledge Hub

In 2024, we published 238,000 peer-reviewed OA articles, reaching over 25 million downloads. This reinforces MDPI’s role as a global knowledge hub, breaking down barriers to access and ensuring that high-quality research is freely available to everyone. As part of the OA movement, we are actively democratizing knowledge, making scientific advancements accessible to researchers, policymakers, educators, and the public, without the restrictions of traditional paywalls.

Expanding our Workforce and Strengthening Research Integrity

Our global presence grew in 2024 with the opening of a new Seoul office, and our workforce expanded to 6,650 staff across 21 offices. This reflects our continued growth mindset and investment in global accessibility. We also continued to take a proactive stance on our commitment to research integrity, tripling our team in this area and joining STM’s Integrity Hub and United2Act. This means more rigorous quality control, stronger safeguards, and collaboration with global initiatives to detect and combat unethical publishing practices at an industry level. Our growth is about reinforcing our role as a trusted, ethical, and accessible publishing platform for researchers worldwide.

Growing Partnerships and Impact in Scholarly Communication

MDPI’s partnerships continue to thrive, with over 900 institutional collaborations, including a landmark agreement with ZB MED in Germany, covering more than 100 universities. Additionally, more than 90% of evaluated MDPI journals have been accepted into Web of Science, including 60 new acceptances in 2024, with nearly 300 journals expected to receive a Journal Impact Factor in 2025. In the same period, 37 MDPI journals were accepted into Scopus, bringing our total indexed titles to 306. Most importantly, 95% of authors rate their experience with MDPI as excellent or good – an achievement that underscores our dedication to serving the research community.

I encourage you to read through our Annual Report, which highlights these milestones and our vision for the future. Thank you for being part of MDPI’s journey in advancing open science.

Impactful Research

MDPI Renews Partnership with CSAL to Support Swiss Universities

I am pleased to announce the renewal of our partnership with the Consortium of Swiss Academic Libraries (CSAL) for 2025. This extension reinforces MDPI's dedication to advancing open science through transparency, efficiency, and collaboration.

Our renewed agreement with CSAL strengthens support for Swiss universities, ensuring that gold open access publishing remains both accessible and affordable for researchers across Switzerland. Among the institutions participating in this agreement are ETH Zurich and EPFL Lausanne, along with 20 other leading institutions, further expanding the reach and impact of our collaborative efforts.

To date, over 3.9 million researchers have published their findings in MDPI journals, a testament to our role in enhancing Switzerland's position as a hub for university education and research.

Inside MDPI

Celebrating International Women's Day: Accelerating Action

In honour of International Women's Day, MDPI embraced the theme “Accelerate Action,” a global call to advance women's progress by implementing effective strategies and resources. As part of our commitment, we highlighted how open access publishing empowers female voices in research and academia.

Throughout March, we featured original blogs authored by MDPI’s female contributors, showcasing the successes of our journals and employees, and addressing pressing topics such as women's health.

“Open Access supports women in education”

Women Accelerating Action Outside of MDPI

MDPI employee Ana Zdravkovic is accelerating action outside of her MDPI role as a Production Assistant. Working with like-minded women at the award-winning Belgrade-based organization UZOR OsnaŽene (meaning ‘empowered women’), they identify serious flaws in cybersecurity, and help protect women and children against online predators by providing evidence to improve legislation and laws around cyber-attacks.

In this article, we interview Ana, celebrating the important and inspiring work that she and the organisation do.

How Open Access Supports Women in Education

Every day, women and girls face barriers in education or career progression. This is caused by a range of factors, including social expectations, poverty, and poor infrastructure.

Quality opportunities and participation in the education system by women is essential to achieving equality and fulfilling their human rights.

Here, we examine how Open Access supports women in education by removing barriers and ensuring that vital research is accessible.

Recent Advancements in Research on Endometriosis

March is Endometriosis Action Month. Endometriosis is a medical condition affecting women and young girls of reproductive age, often causing symptoms such as severe pelvic pain, irregular periods, and infertility.

More research on endometriosis is still urgently needed.

This research will help develop efficient diagnoses and better treatment for those struggling with the condition.

In this article, we explore what endometriosis is and discuss the latest research advancements on the disease.

We also curated a selection of MDPI journals, articles, and Special Issues focusing on gender equity, women in the workplace, and women’s health.​ Find out more about these by visiting our IWD – Accelerate Action landing page.

As I reflect on the month of March and International Women’s Day, I would like to take a moment to recognize and thank all of the incredible women at MDPI for your dedication to democratizing knowledge and shaping open access. Your contributions are invaluable, and they continue to shape the future of MDPI.

Coming Together for Science

The International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing (ICARS 2025)

The International Conference on Advanced Remote Sensing (ICARS 2025) took place from 26–28 March 2025, in Barcelona, Spain. It was chaired by Prof. Dr. Fabio Tosti from the Faringdon Research Centre for Non-Destructive Testing and Remote Sensing (UK), Prof. Dr. Andrea Benedetto from University Roma Tre (Italy), and Prof. Dr. Luis Ángel Ruiz from Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV, Spain).

Over three days, the conference explored innovations in Earth and environmental sciences, engineering advancements, and practical applications in biological and agricultural fields.

I am pleased to share that the 1st edition of ICARS 2025 was a great success, with 133 attendees out of 146 registrations. The event featured 43 short talks, 64 posters, and 103 accepted abstracts, along with nine keynote speakers and a major panel with five expert panellists.

Over 60 attendees joined the conference dinner, and the event received outstanding feedback.

The main goal of ICARS2025 was to cover how advanced remote sensing technologies are transforming our approach to global challenges.

Awards

Four awards were presented at the conclusion of the conference, sponsored by the journal Remote Sensing: Best Poster Award (€400), Best Oral Presentation Award (€400), and two Early Career Researcher Awards (1st prize: €600 and 2nd prize: €200).

Thank you to our Partnering Societies

We are grateful for the support of our four partnering societies and nine media partners, who played an important role in promoting the conference. Special thanks to our partnering societies: the European Federation of Geologists (EFG), Geoscience Energy Society of Great Britain (GESGB), Asociación Española de Teledetección (AET) – the Spanish Association of Remote Sensing, and the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE).

Upcoming In-Person Event

31 March–2 April 2025
Plants 2025: From Seeds to Food Security
Location: Barcelona, Spain

This event will gather plant scientists to discuss the latest research on how to feed a growing population while maintaining a sustainable agro-ecosystem.

Find more upcoming MDPI events here.

Closing Thoughts

MDPI Serbia Salon 2025: A Gathering of Academic Excellence

On Tuesday, 18 March, we successfully concluded our first MDPI Serbia Salon in Belgrade. This event provided a great opportunity to showcase MDPI’s achievements, strengthen connections with the Serbian academic community, and highlight our role as the largest publisher in Serbia. We were honoured to welcome Prof. Dr. Sergej M. Ostojić, Editor-in-Chief of MDPI journal Clinical Bioenergetics, as a guest speaker.

Over the past five years, MDPI has experienced continuous growth in Serbia, with an increasing number of publications, an expansion of Editorial Board memberships, and a greater number of active peer reviewers. The Salon allowed us to express our thanks to the Serbian research community while gathering feedback from attendees representing several major universities.

Discussion topics

As part of the event, I delivered an opening speech highlighting MDPI’s achievements and direction.

The event featured presentations from MDPI colleagues, including discussions on open science, publishing ethics, and our achievements in Serbia.

A special thank-you to all our MDPI presenters, panellists, and organizers who made his event a success. I hope the MDPI Serbia Salon becomes a tradition for years to come, creating connections within the Serbian research community.

Visit to the Science Fund of Serbia and The Ministry of Science

During my visit to Belgrade, I had the opportunity to join my colleagues Emir Ramadani (Operations Manager) and Nevena Blagojev (Journal Relations Manager) in meetings with the Science Fund of Serbia and the Ministry of Science, where we received strong support for our work in Serbia.

Both organizations highly value our presence in and commitment to Serbia, where we employ over 640 staff across our two offices in Belgrade and Novi Sad. We take great pride in creating job opportunities and supporting the community in Serbia.

“There’s a lot of exciting activity happening in MDPI Serbia”

Speaking with our Serbian Colleagues

Finally, I had the opportunity to speak with our Serbian colleagues about our initiatives to expand and to improve our marketing & communication and public relations activities.

It was great to have an open discussion with colleagues – both in person and with the hundreds who joined online.

This visit to Belgrade had been a long time coming for me. Serbia is our largest operation in Europe and there’s a lot of exciting activity happening in MDPI Serbia, including the launch of a new office floor in Novi Sad and the growth and expansion of our teams.

I look forward to returning soon and continuing to support our colleagues across our Serbian offices.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

1 April 2025
Materials 2025 Best Paper Awards—Winners Announcement

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Materials 2025 Best Paper Award. All papers published in Materials from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 were considered for this award. After a thorough evaluation by the journal’s Award Committee, led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Dr. Maryam Tabrizian, of the originality and significance of the papers, citations, and downloads, 18 winning papers were selected, with further details presented below:

Reviews:

Nanoparticles in Plants: Uptake, Transport and Physiological Activity in Leaf and Root
by Xueran Wang, Hongguo Xie, Pei Wang and Heng Yin
Materials 2023, 16(8), 3097; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16083097

A Review of Characterization and Modelling Approaches for Sheet Metal Forming of Lightweight Metallic Materials
by Yong Hou, Dongjoon Myung, Jong Kyu Park, Junying Min, Hyung-Rim Lee, Ali Abd El-Aty and Myoung-Gyu Lee
Materials 2023, 16(2), 836; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16020836

Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Materials Design
by Silvia Badini, Stefano Regondi and Raffaele Pugliese
Materials 2023, 16(17), 5927; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16175927

Overview of the Current State of Flexible Solar Panels and Photovoltaic Materials
by Rashid Dallaev, Tatiana Pisarenko, Nikola Papež and Vladimír Holcman
Materials 2023, 16(17), 5839; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16175839

Microplastics Derived from Food Packaging Waste—Their Origin and Health Risks
by Kornelia Kadac-Czapska, Eliza Knez, Magdalena Gierszewska, Ewa Olewnik-Kruszkowska and Małgorzata Grembecka
Materials 2023, 16(2), 674; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16020674

The Role of Lithium-Ion Batteries in the Growing Trend of Electric Vehicles
by Alessandro M. Ralls, Kaitlin Leong, Jennifer Clayton, Phillip Fuelling, Cody Mercer, Vincent Navarro and Pradeep L. Menezes
Materials 2023, 16(17), 6063; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16176063

An Overview of Challenges for the Future of Hydrogen
by Md Tanvir Ahad, Md Monjur Hossain Bhuiyan, Ahmed Nazmus Sakib, Alfredo Becerril Corral and Zahed Siddique
Materials 2023, 16(20), 6680; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16206680

Thermal Conductivity of Aluminum Alloys—A Review
by Ailing Zhang and Yanxiang Li
Materials 2023, 16(8), 2972; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16082972

Recent Advances on 3D-Printed Zirconia-Based Dental Materials: A Review
by Ana Catarina Branco, Rogério Colaço, Célio Gabriel Figueiredo-Pina and Ana Paula Serro
Materials 2023, 16(5), 1860; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16051860

Articles:

The Effect of the Addition of Coal Fly Ash (CFA) on the Control of Water Movement within the Structure of the Concrete
by Grzegorz Ludwik Golewski
Materials 2023, 16(15), 5218; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16155218

Hydrothermal Synthesis of ZnO Superstructures with Controlled Morphology via Temperature and pH Optimization
by Aleksander Ejsmont and Joanna Goscianska
Materials 2023, 16(4), 1641; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16041641

Effect of Dipole Interactions on Blocking Temperature and Relaxation Dynamics of Superparamagnetic Iron-Oxide (Fe3O4) Nanoparticle Systems
by Md Ehsan Sadat, Sergey L. Bud’ko, Rodney C. Ewing, Hong Xu, Giovanni M. Pauletti, David B. Mast and Donglu Shi
Materials 2023, 16(2), 496; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16020496

Influence of Surface Chemistry of Fiber and Lignocellulosic Materials on Adhesion Properties with Polybutylene Succinate at Nanoscale
by Carlos Marcuello, Brigitte Chabbert, Françoise Berzin, Nicolas B. Bercu, Michael Molinari and Véronique Aguié-Béghin
Materials 2023, 16(6), 2440; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16062440

ZGSO Spinel Nanoparticles with Dual Emission of NIR Persistent Luminescence for Anti-Counterfeiting Applications
by Guanyu Cai, Teresa Delgado, Cyrille Richard and Bruno Viana
Materials 2023, 16(3), 1132; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16031132

Advanced Composite Materials Utilized in FDM/FFF 3D Printing Manufacturing Processes: The Case of Filled Filaments
by Antreas Kantaros, Evangelos Soulis, Florian Ion Tiberiu Petrescu and Theodore Ganetsos
Materials 2023, 16(18), 6210; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16186210

Broadband Metasurface Absorber Based on an Optimal Combination of Copper Tiles and Chip Resistors
by Yongjune Kim and Jeong-Hae Lee
Materials 2023, 16(7), 2692; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16072692

Fabrication of ZnWO4/Carbon Black Nanocomposites Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode for Enhanced Electrochemical Determination of Ciprofloxacin in Environmental Water Samples
by Kiruthika Mariappan, Saranvignesh Alagarsamy, Shen-Ming Chen and Subramanian Sakthinathan
Materials 2023, 16(2), 741; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16020741

Modified Orange Peel Waste as a Sustainable Material for Adsorption of Contaminants
by Uloaku Michael-Igolima, Samuel J. Abbey, Augustine O. Ifelebuegu and Eyo U. Eyo
Materials 2023, 16(3), 1092; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16031092

Each winner (corresponding author) will receive a respective prize of CHF 200–500, an electronic certificate, and the opportunity to publish one paper free of charge in Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) following peer review before the end of December 2025.

Please join us in congratulating the winners of the Materials 2025 Best Paper Award on their accomplishments. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our authors for their continued support of Materials and the Award Committee for voting and helping with this award.

Materials Editorial Office

28 March 2025
Materials 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, Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944) recognizes the significant role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to the latest surveys conducted in 2024, 92% of our authors rate their peer review 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 the peer review process for Materials. 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 January 2025. Each month, we will select a group of outstanding reviewers and introduce them here.

October

Name: Dr. Abraham Gomez Vidales
Affiliation: Université McGill, Canada

Name: Dr. Alessio Castagnoli
Affiliation: Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA), Italy

Name: Dr. Alexander Fomin
Affiliation: Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

Name: Dr. Amir Shayegan
Affiliation: Free University of Brussels, Belgium

Name: Dr. Andrés Arango-Restrepo
Affiliation: University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Name: Dr. Andriy Burbelko
Affiliation: AGH University of Krakow, Poland

Name: Dr. Bartosz Bondzior
Affiliation: Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research PAS, Poland

Name: Dr. Chengxi Wang
Affiliation: Kunming University of Science and Technology, China

Name: Dr. Chuang He
Affiliation: Taizhou University, China

Name: Dr. Cristian Vacacela Gomez
Affiliation: INFN—Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, Italy

Name: Dr. Cristie Luis Kugelmeier
Affiliation: Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Brazil

Name: Dr. David Alique
Affiliation: Rey Juan Carlos University, Spain

Name: Dr. George Taranu
Affiliation: Technical University “Gheorghe Asachi” of Iasi, Romania

Name: Dr. Guoshuang Shui
Affiliation: Beijing Jiaotong University, China

Name: Dr. Hamid Shahsavari
Affiliation: Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Germany

Name: Dr. Hubert Rahier
Affiliation: Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium

Name: Dr. Ieva Misiūnaitė
Affiliation: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH), Lithuania

Name: Dr. Ioana Maior
Affiliation: University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania

Name: Dr. István Sztankovics
Affiliation: University of Miskolc, Hungary

Name: Dr. Jiří Matejíček
Affiliation: Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Josep Ramon Lliso-Ferrando
Affiliation: Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain

Name: Dr. Kamil Urbanowicz
Affiliation: West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Poland

Name: Dr. Kishore Chand
Affiliation: Harbin Engineering University, China

Name: Dr. László Jicsinszky
Affiliation: Università degli Studi di Torino, Italy

Name: Dr. Marijo Buzuk
Affiliation: University of Split, Croatia

Name: Dr. Michał Łobacz
Affiliation: Medical University of Lublin, Poland

Name: Dr. Milena Marinović-Cincović
Affiliation: Institut za Nuklearne Nauke Vinca, Serbia

Name: Dr. Mircea Nasui
Affiliation: European University of Technology, Belgium

Name: Dr. Mirosław Gałązka
Affiliation: Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland

Name: Dr. Monika Sarvašová Kvietková
Affiliation: Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Motoki Okamoto
Affiliation: The University of Osaka, Japan

Name: Dr. Muayad Habashneh
Affiliation: Széchenyi István University, Hungary

Name: Dr. Muhammad Naveed
Affiliation: Michigan State University, USA

Name: Dr. Rendi Wu
Affiliation: Wuhan University of Technology, China

Name: Dr. Saravanan Kandasamy
Affiliation: University of Warsaw, Poland

Name: Dr. Tiana Milović
Affiliation: University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Name: Dr. Toshiyuki Kawai
Affiliation: Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan

Name: Dr. Yolanda Sánchez-Vicente
Affiliation: University of Northumbria, United Kingdom

Name: Prof. Dr. Carlos Leiva
Affiliation: University of Seville, Spain

Name: Prof. Dr. Viktor Gribniak
Affiliation: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH), Lithuania

Name: Prof. Flavio Stochino
Affiliation: University of Cagliari, Italy

Name: Prof. Giorgio Sonnino
Affiliation: Universite' Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium

Name: Prof. Il-Ho Kim
Affiliation: Korea National University of Transportation, Republic of Korea

Name: Prof. Jianhua Qu
Affiliation: Northeast Agricultural University, China

Name: Prof. José Ramiro Afonso Fernandes
Affiliation: Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal

Name: Prof. Dr. Chih-Feng Huang
Affiliation: National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan

Name: Prof. Dr. Ildiko Peter
Affiliation: George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Romania

Name: Prof. Dr. Paulo M. S. T. De Castro
Affiliation: Universidade do Porto, Portugal

See what our reviewers have to say about the review process of Materials:

Being a reviewer and contributing to the advancement of scientific literature has always been one of the most satisfying activities of my career as a researcher and academic. This process is exceptionally smooth and rewarding in Materials, as the review process is clear and streamlined. I expect that together with other reviewers we continue to contribute to the betterment of the journal's quality.”—Dr. Bartosz Bondzior

Constructive and thorough peer review is fundamental to ensuring the integrity and progress of scientific research.”—Prof. José Ramiro Afonso Fernandes

It is always a pleasure to contribute to the peer-review process and help maintain the high scientific quality of Materials. Reviewing manuscripts is a truly enriching experience, as it allows me to support fellow researchers in improving their work, stay updated with the latest advances in the field, and engage in constructive scientific dialogue that ultimately strengthens our research community.”—Dr. Josep Ramon Lliso-Ferrando

My reviews in waste recycling, remediation, and environmental engineering emphasized methodological soundness, transparent reporting, and actionable insights for sustainable innovation.”—Dr. Alessio Castagnoli

Peer review is a cornerstone of scientific progress. Through fair, constructive, and rigorous evaluation, reviewers help ensure the quality, integrity, and advancement of materials science research.”—Prof. Dr. Il-Ho Kim

Peer review is a cornerstone of scientific progress—a collaborative effort that ensures rigor, transparency, and meaningful advancement in science.”—Prof. Flavio Stochino

Prioritize scientific rigor and innovation. I focus on whether the research is novel, the methods are reasonable, and the conclusions are supported by data. For authors, I provide specific suggestions to strengthen their work rather than mere criticisms.

Collaboration between reviewers and authors drives academic progress. I’d like to thank the editorial team for their trust and all authors for their dedication. Let’s continue fostering high-quality, impactful research together.”—Prof. Dr. Jianhua Qu

Reviewing for Materials has been a rewarding experience that allows me to contribute to maintaining high scientific standards and advancing materials research.”—Dr. Saravanan Kandasamy

Reviewing for Materials has been a rewarding experience, offering the opportunity to contribute to maintaining high scientific standards by ensuring the robustness and quality of published research while also keeping myself updated with the latest research developments in materials science.”—Dr. Muhammad Naveed

Reviewing is not only about evaluating research, it’s about inspiring excellence and shaping the scientific dialogue that drives innovation forward.”—Dr. Muayad Habashneh

Thank you very much for this great honor. I am truly delighted to be included in the Materials 2025 Exceptional Reviewers List. I will continue to do my best and provide careful and constructive reviews.”—Dr. Chuang He

Reviewing for Materials allows me to explore innovative work, remain motivated by originality, and interact with authors who respond thoughtfully and respectfully.”—Dr. István Sztankovics

September

Name: Dr. Guoyu Zhang
Affiliation: Rutgers University-New Brunswick, USA

Name: Dr. Mounarik Mondal
Affiliation: University of Warwick, UK

Name: Dr. Ruogu Tang
Affiliation: University of Delaware, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Dimosthenis Stamopoulos
Affiliation: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

Name: Dr. Ivana Mitrović
Affiliation: University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Name: Dr. Agnieszka A. Gola
Affiliation: Wroclaw Medical University, Poland

Name: Dr. Alireza Ostadrahimi
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, USA

Name: Dr. Benedikt Engel
Affiliation: University of Nottingham, UK

Name: Dr. Bruno Ameduri
Affiliation: Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier (UMR5253-CNRS), France

Name: Dr. Chunlei He
Affiliation: Tianjin University, China

Name: Dr. Elina Margarida Ribeiro Marinho
Affiliation: University of Minho, Campus, Portugal

Name: Dr. Jonas Matijosius
Affiliation: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania

Name: Dr. Mohammad R. Thalji
Affiliation: Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), Republic of Korea

Name: Dr. Pietro Mazzuca,
Affiliation: University of Calabria, Italy

Name: Dr. Saeideh Pahlavan
Affiliation: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Spain

Name: Dr. Sayan Sarkar
Affiliation: University of Utah, USA
Intel Corporation, USA

Name: Dr. Stefanos Kourtis
Affiliation: University of Athens, Greece

Name: Prof. Dr. Alexey Beskopylny
Affiliation: Don State Technical University, Russian Federation

Name: Prof. Dr. Ariel Nonato Almeida de Abreu Silva
Affiliation: Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA), Brazil

Name: Prof. Dr. Arturas Jukna
Affiliation: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania

Name: Prof. Dr. João Victor Staub de Melo
Affiliation: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil

Name: Prof. Dr. Marcin Graba
Affiliation: Kielce University of Technology, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Markssuel Teixeira Marvila
Affiliation: Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil

Name: Prof. Dr. Andry Sedelnikov
Affiliation: Samara National Research University, Russian Federation

Name: Dr. Marcin Małek
Affiliation: Military University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Beom-Gon Cho
Affiliation: Kumoh National Institute of Technology, South Korea

Name: Dr. Maja Lezaja Zebic
Affiliation: University of Belgrade, Serbia

Name: Dr. Valerii Pavlovich Matveenko
Affiliation: Institute of Continuous Media Mechanics, Russia

Name: Dr. Tomislav Jarak
Affiliation: Universidad de Valladolid, Spain

Name: Dr. Claver Pinheiro
Affiliation: Federal University of Ceará, Brazil

Name: Dr. Vasudeva Reddy Netala
Affiliation: North University of China, China

Name: Dr. Anelia Kakanakova-Georgieva
Affiliation: Linköping University, Sweden

Name: Dr. Eric Lang
Affiliation: University of New Mexico, USA

Name: Dr. Panagis Foteinopoulos
Affiliation: University of Patras, Greece

Name: Dr. Ioan Petean
Affiliation: Babes-Bolyai University, Romania

Name: Dr. Nikolaos Maniotis
Affiliation: Aristotle University, Greece

Name: Dr. Mohammadreza Jandaghi
Affiliation: Linköping University, Sweden

Name: Dr. Angelo Filonzi
Affiliation: The University of Texas at Austin, United States

Name: Dr. Jakub Kowalczyk
Affiliation: Politechnika Poznanska, Poland

Name: Dr. Jincheng Wang
Affiliation: The University of Western Australia, Australia

Name: Dr. Miroslav Sokić
Affiliation: Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials Serbia, Serbia

Name: Dr. Seungki Jo
Affiliation: Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), Republic of Korea

Name: Dr. Jeonghong Ha
Affiliation: Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, South Korea

Name: Dr. Meysam Keshavarz
Affiliation: Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Name: Prof. Dr. Dan Mihai Constantinescu
Affiliation: University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania

Name: Prof. Dr. Guang Xu
Affiliation: Wuhan University of Science and Technology, China

Name: Prof. Dr. Knut Marthinsen
Affiliation: Norges Teknisk-Naturvitenskapelige Universitet, Norway

Name: Dr. Eugenia Teodora Iacob Tudose
Affiliation: Universitatea Tehnica Gh. Asachi din IasI, Romania

Name: Dr. Aishee Dey
Affiliation: Colorado School of Mines, United States

 

See what our reviewers have to say about the review process at Materials:

I enjoy reviewing papers for MDPI journals—in particular, for the journal Materials. The high level of submitted papers allows me to become familiar with cutting-edge developments in various fields of knowledge. To date, I have reviewed 113 papers for 27 MDPI journals. These are generally very high-quality papers that include interesting and new scientific developments. I enjoy helping improve the quality of these papers so that they become clearer and more understandable. Therefore, I am happy to continue reviewing articles for MDPI”. —Prof.Dr. Andry Sedelnikov

Being selected as one of the Exceptional Reviewers 2025 for Materials is a great honor. Peer reviewing is a meaningful way to give back to the scientific community and serves as a cornerstone of academic contribution, offering opportunities to apply professional expertise and enhance the quality of research”. —Dr. Jincheng Wang

It is a great pleasure and privilege to serve as a reviewer for Materials. The journal’s commitment to selecting highly qualified reviewers reflects its seriousness and dedication to the scientific community. I look forward to contributing to the review of new articles in the near future”. —Prof. Dr. Ariel Nonato Almeida de Abreu Silva

My approach to peer review has always been guided by the following principle: as a reviewer, we should strive to act as a collaborator in helping the author improve the quality of their manuscript to meet publication standards, rather than merely functioning as a judge deciding whether the work should be accepted”. —Dr. Chunlei He

My experience as a reviewer has been very rewarding, contributing to the advancement of science and the improvement of submitted manuscripts”. —Dr. Elina Margarida Ribeiro Marinho

Reviewing articles for Materials is a privilege, allowing me to support ethical research while expanding my knowledge of Materials Science”. —Prof. Dr. Markssuel Teixeira Marvila

Reviewing for Materials has been a rewarding experience, allowing me to contribute to advancing high-quality research in materials science. —Dr. Mohammad R. Thalji

The review process adopted by a scientific journal is the one and only tool for the identification and promotion of sound and impactful research. When this is streamed through a tight schedule, it accelerates science. This is what happens in Materials”. —Prof. Dr. Dimosthenis Stamopoulos

My experience as a reviewer for MDPI journals has been highly positive and professionally rewarding. The review process is clearly structured, transparent, and supported by efficient editorial communication. Each manuscript I have reviewed was handled with professionalism and respect toward both authors and reviewers, which contributes to maintaining scientific quality.

I particularly value the rapid editorial responses, the user-friendly submission system, and the recognition MDPI provides to reviewers through certificates and acknowledgments. Such practices encourage a sense of responsibility and motivation to contribute to the advancement of science”. —Dr. Ivana Mitrović

Peer review is fundamental to maintaining the rigor, transparency, and trust that scientific progress depends on. I view reviewing not only as an academic duty but also as a chance to learn from diverse perspectives, sharpen critical thinking, and strengthen the research community. I will continue providing careful, constructive feedback to help authors improve their work”. —Dr. Ruogu Tang

August

Name: Dr. Ravi Teja Addanki Tirumala
Affiliation: The University of Kansas, USA

Name: Dr. Rana Faryad Ali
Affiliation: Texas A&M University, USA

Name: Dr. Emilio Bassini
Affiliation: Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Name: Dr. Valerio Belardi
Affiliation: University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy

Name: Dr. I. Yu Buravlev
Affiliation: Far Eastern Federal University, Russian Federation

Name: Dr. Rostislav Chotěborský
Affiliation: Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Ana Ćirić
Affiliation: University of Belgrade, Serbia

Name: Dr. Antonio Concilio
Affiliation: The Italian Aerospace Research Centre, Italy

Name: Dr. Juliana Silva Ribeiro De Andrade
Affiliation: Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Brazil

Name: Dr. Ayman El-Zohairy
Affiliation: Texas A&M University-Commerce, USA

Name: Dr. Johannes Fehrmann
Affiliation: The University of Melbourne, Australia

Name: Prof. Dr. Domingo Gimeno-Torrente
Affiliation: The University of Barcelona, Spain

Name: Dr. Lázaro Adrián González-Fernández
Affiliation: University of Granada, Spain

Name: Dr. Jiandong Huang
Affiliation: Guangzhou University, China

Name: Dr. Gleb Ivanushkin
Affiliation: Center for Sustainable Catalysis and Engineering (CSCE), Belgium

Name: Dr. Tonye Alaso Jack
Affiliation: University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Name: Dr. Anand Prakash Jaiswal
Affiliation: Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), South Korea

Name: Dr. Sung Jae Jeon
Affiliation: Konkuk University, Republic of Korea

Name: Dr. Karthik Kannan
Affiliation: National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

Name: Prof. Dr. Moses Karakouzian
Affiliation: University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Matjaž Kristl
Affiliation: Univerza v Mariboru, Slovenia

Name: Dr. Mariusz Król
Affiliation: Silesian University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Dominika Kuźma
Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland

Name: Dr. Michael Leitner
Affiliation: Technical University of Munich, Germany

Name: Dr. Pan LIU
Affiliation: Tohoku University, Japan

Name: Dr. Biao Luo
Affiliation: Hunan University, China

Name: Dr. Jakub Łuszczek
Affiliation: Military University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Samuel J. McMaster
Affiliation: Coventry University, UK

Name: Prof. Dr. Oriana Palma Calabokis
Affiliation: Fundación Universitaria Los Libertadores, Colombia

Name: Dr. Marcela Pekarčíková
Affiliation: Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia

Name: Dr. Patrik Petroušek
Affiliation: Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia

Name: Dr. Teodora Popova
Affiliation: Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria

Name: Dr. Rajendran Prabakaran
Affiliation: Yeungnam University, South Korea

Name: Dr. Dragan Rajnovic
Affiliation: University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Name: Dr. Zbigniew Raszewski
Affiliation: SpofaDental, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Sven Rutkowski
Affiliation: Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russian

Name: Prof. Dr. Alireza Sadr
Affiliation: University of Washington, USA

Name: Dr. Prashant Saini
Affiliation: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA

Name: Dr. Wael Abdel Samad
Affiliation: Rochester Institute of Technology—Dubai Campus, United Arab Emirates

Name: Dr. Maryna Shevtsova
Affiliation: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania

Name: Dr. Maciej Siekierski
Affiliation: Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Laurentiu Slatineanu
Affiliation: Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iaşi, Romania

Name: Dr. Danijela Smiljanic
Affiliation: Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials, Serbia

Name: Dr. Johanna Uhe
Affiliation: Leibniz University Hannover, Germany

Name: Dr. Changqing Wang
Affiliation: Shanghai University, China

Name: Dr. Song Xu
Affiliation: Fuzhou University, China

Name: Prof. Dr. Chengxing Yang
Affiliation: Central South University, China

Name: Dr. Wenyu Ye
Affiliation: China University of Mining and Technology, China.

Name: Dr. Stanislav Zak
Affiliation: Erich Schmid Institute of Materials Science, Austria

Name: Prof. Dr. Irena Žmak
Affiliation: University of Zagreb, Croatia

See what our reviewers have to say about the review process of Materials:

“In my opinion, reviewer activity allows a unique opportunity to have an updated perception of the worldwide state of the art, understanding challenges, successes, and difficulties of colleagues dealing with problems contiguous to my expertise.”—Dr. Antonio Concilio

“By reviewing the latest papers submitted to Materials, I can continuously improve my understanding of the materials field and obtain the latest scientific research results. I enjoy helping authors improve the quality of their papers and successfully publish them.”—Dr. Song Xu

“I’ve been fortunate to work with MDPI’s dedicated and professional staff. Serving as a reviewer has been a deeply rewarding experience—one that not only keeps me engaged with the latest breakthroughs but also makes me feel part of a global community advancing science together.”—Prof. Dr. Moses Karakouzian

“It has been a privilege to review for Materials, contributing to the integrity of published research and deepening my understanding of emerging frontiers in materials science.”—Dr. Patrik Petroušek

“Peer reviewing for Materials has been an incredibly valuable experience as it has helped me improve my own scientific writing, and it is deeply rewarding to contribute to the academic community.”—Dr. Samuel J. McMaster

“Providing rigorous, constructive, and timely peer reviews not only improves manuscript quality but also advances the integrity, innovation, and global communication of materials science.”—Dr. Biao Luo

“Peer review strengthens our field: I aim to deliver timely, constructive, reproducible feedback that sharpens methods, clarifies claims, and improves impact.”—Dr. Prashant Saini

“Reviewing for Materials is always a rewarding experience that helps me stay updated and contribute to advancing research in the field.”—Dr. Anand Prakash Jaiswal

“Reviewing has been a meaningful way to support rigorous scholarship, uphold high scientific standards, and help authors strengthen their work for the benefit of our field.”—Dr. Teodora Popova

“Reviewing is an important extension of my research. It allows me to engage critically with new work in bio-based composites and sustainable materials, provide constructive feedback, and help maintain clarity and rigour in published science. The process sharpens my own communication and keeps me connected with advances that directly inform my projects.”—Dr. Johannes Fehrmann

“Reviewing manuscripts has been a valuable experience that broadened my perspective and helped me grow as a scientist. It is a great opportunity to stay connected with new ideas and developments while contributing in a small way to the scientific community.”—Dr. Danijela Smiljanic

July

Prof. Dr. Yonghua Su
Hunan University, China

Prof. Dr. Vedran Mrzljak
University of Rijeka, Croatia

Prof. Dr. Tomasz M. Majka
Cracow University of Technology, Poland

Prof. Dr. Ružica Nikolić
University of Žilina, Slovakia

Prof. Dr. Radoslaw Jasinski
Silesian University of Technology, Poland

Prof. Dr. Pradeep R. Varadwaj
Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland

Prof. Dr. Hugo Alexander Rondón-Quintana
Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Colombia

Prof. Dr. Fabrício Longhi Bolina
Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil

Prof. Dr. Asaad Almssad
Karlstad University, Sweden

Prof. Dr Jorge Luis Braz Medeiros
Federal University of Rio Grande - FURG, Brazil

Prof . Dr. Wislei Riuper Osório
University of Campinas, Brazil

Dr. Vikas Mehta
Chonnam National University, South Korea

Dr. Victor G. Gisbert
Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium

Dr. Vedran Mrzljak
University of Rijeka, Croatia

Dr. Vadim Skeeba
Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russia

Dr. Umberto De Maio
University of Calabria, Italy

Dr. Tetsuo Takayama
Yamagata University, Japan

Dr. Sławomir Czarnecki
Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland

Dr. Sina Zinatlou Ajabshir
University of Salerno, Italy

Dr. Simona Greculeasa
National Institute of Materials Physics, Romania

Dr. Sergei Piskunov
University of Latvia, Latvia

Dr. Qiangguo Chen
Wuhan University of Technology, China

Dr. Prince Sharma
Johns Hopkins University, USA

Dr. Petr Lehner
VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic

Dr. Paolo Trucillo
University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Dr. Nay Win Khun
Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Dr. Min Ook Kim
Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea

Dr. Milica Vasic
Institute for testing of materials IMS, Serbia

Dr. Marija M. Vuksanović
University of Belgrade, Serbia

Dr. Marian Palcut
Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia

Dr. Małgorzata Gołaszewska
Silesian University of Technology, Poland

Dr. Luis Filipe Almeida Bernardo
University of Beira Interior, Portugal

Dr. Louay Yousuf
San Diego State University, USA

Dr. Kinga Korniejenko
Cracow University of Technology, Poland

Dr. Kais Iben Nassar
University of Aveiro, Portugal

Dr. Ionut Ovidiu Toma
The “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Romania

Dr. Gianluca Parodo
Universitas Mercatorum, Italy

Dr. Eugeniusz Koda
Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland

Dr. Emilian Florin Moşneguţu
Vasile Alecsandri University of Bacau, Romania

Dr. Denis Valuev
Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russia

Dr. Daniele Almonti
Università degli Studi di Roma "Tor Vergata", Italy

Dr. Christian Iandiorio
University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy

Dr. Bindu Antil
The Pennsylvania State University, USA

Dr. Aziz Ul Hassan Mohsan
Ningbo University, China

Dr. Athanasios
Sfikas Northumbria University, UK

Dr. Arash Kardani
Department of Mechanical Engineering of Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Dr. Andrei Chernil'nik
Don State Technical University, Russia

Dr. Anatoli Popov
University of Latvia, Latvia

Dr. Ahmed El-Harairy
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA

Dr. Adriana-Gabriela Schiopu
National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania

See what our reviewers have to say about the review process of Materials:

I consider reviewing scientific papers to be an important complement to my research and teaching experience. I have become familiar with the work of many researchers with whom I have already established contacts and am developing collaborations.”—Prof. Dr. Radoslaw Jasinski

Serving as a reviewer for Materials has been a highly rewarding experience. It has allowed me to engage with high-quality manuscripts, support fellow researchers in improving the scientific quality of their work, and remain actively involved in the advancement of materials science. I deeply value the journal’s commitment to scientific integrity, open access publishing, and the timely dissemination of research findings, which are crucial for accelerating scientific progress. The efficient handling of the review process and the professionalism of the editorial team make it a pleasure to collaborate with Materials. I look forward to continuing this meaningful engagement and contributing further to the journal’s mission of fostering excellence in materials research.”—Prof. Dr. Pradeep R. Varadwaj

Through peer review for Materials, I help maintain high scholarly standards, promote scientific excellence, and support the global materials science community.”—Prof. Dr. Asaad Almssad

Peer review is a tool of fundamental importance for the qualification of scientific research, universal interaction among researchers, and advances in state-of-the-art knowledge. Its judicious application provides a broad view of the paths taken in different areas, considering constant updating.”—Prof. Dr Jorge Luis Braz Medeiros

Reviewing for Materials has been a rewarding experience, allowing me to contribute to advancing research quality and stay engaged with cutting-edge developments in the field.”—Dr. Vikas Mehta

I am pleased to serve as a reviewer for Materials (MDPI), where I contribute to the advancement of high-quality research. My reviewing journey spans over 10 reputable journals, including 5 from MDPI and 5 from Elsevier. This experience allows me to share my expertise and actively support the scientific community through constructive and rigorous peer review. It is a rewarding process that keeps me engaged with cutting-edge developments in materials science.”—Dr. Sina Zinatlou Ajabshir

Reviewing for Materials was a rewarding experience, helping me stay current in the field and contribute to the clarity and quality of published research.”—Dr. Prince Sharma

Peer reviewing has enriched my scientific perspective and inspired new ideas for my own research, while contributing to the advancement of quality in materials science.”—Dr. Paolo Trucillo

Reviewing for Materials (MDPI) has been a rewarding way to engage with groundbreaking research in materials science. The editorial team's professionalism—clear guidelines, prompt communication, and respect for reviewers' time—makes the process seamless. I appreciate being included in the Materials 2025 Exceptional Reviewers List as a form of practical recognition, but the true value lies in contributing to a journal that balances speed, rigor, and openness. It is fulfilling to focus on experimental soundness, novelty, and clarity and help authors strengthen their contributions while advancing materials innovation.”—Dr. Nay Win Khun

It has been an intellectually rewarding and professionally enriching experience. Engaging with diverse, innovative, and high-quality research has allowed me to stay at the forefront of developments in my field while also critically evaluating methodologies, results, and implications. It was also a great honor to contribute constructive and thoughtful comments that could help authors improve the clarity, rigor, and impact of their work. I particularly appreciated the opportunity to assess studies with strong academic value and real-world application, and to play a small but meaningful role in supporting the advancement of science and technology. This ongoing experience has also deepened my understanding of scholarly communication and peer review ethics, reinforcing my commitment to academic integrity and excellence. Lastly, I would be delighted to continue contributing to this kind of meaningful reviewing work in the future.”—Dr. Min Ook Kim

Since 2021, I have been a member of the Reviewer Board for Materials and Minerals. With MDPI, everything moves fast—the review invitation pops up, and before I finish my coffee, the deadline is already looming. Quick response, quick delivery, no excuses. As an author, it is the same story: reviewer comments arrive swiftly (and they are not easy to satisfy!), but once revisions are done, the paper sees the light of day in record time. That is one of MDPI’s biggest strengths—speed without sacrificing quality. It is a publishing sprint, and somehow, I have learned to enjoy the race.”—Dr. Milica Vasic

My experience in reviewing numerous academic texts and scientific articles has greatly enhanced my ability to write higher-quality articles, as it has sharpened my skills in clarity, accuracy, and coherent presentation of ideas.”—Dr. Kinga Korniejenko

Reviewing for Materials has been a valuable experience, with well-structured submissions covering key topics in material mechanics and structural analysis.”—Dr. Christian Iandiorio

Serving as a reviewer for Materials has been an intellectually enriching experience. It has allowed me to stay closely connected with the latest advancements in materials science while contributing to the integrity and quality of published research. I deeply value the opportunity to critically assess innovative studies and provide constructive feedback to support authors in improving their work. The review process has also enhanced my own scientific perspective and rigor, reinforcing the importance of clarity, reproducibility, and innovation in scholarly communication. I consider it both a responsibility and a privilege to contribute to the academic community in this capacity, and I commend Materials for maintaining a high standard in peer review.”—Dr. Bindu Antil

Peer reviewing for Materials is a chance to advance science and ensure top-quality published research. For me, it is a valuable contribution to the scientific community.”—Dr. Andrei Chernil'nik

As a reviewer for Materials, I learnt a lot about the peer review process, which helps make sure that materials science publications are of excellent quality. This job has helped me learn more about new research and current trends, which has allowed me to make a real difference in the scientific community's knowledge. I have enjoyed being a part of this and look forward to continuing to help shape the future of materials research.”—Dr. Ahmed El-Harairy

June

Name: Prof. Dr. Anna Krztoń-Maziopa

Affiliation: Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Charul Chadha

Affiliation: Washington State University, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Joaquin Abellan-Garcia

Affiliation: Universidad del Norte, Colombia

Name: Prof. Dr. Jorge Luis Costafreda

Affiliation: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain

Name: Prof. Dr. Lozica Ivanovic

Affiliation: University of Kragujevac, Serbia

Name: Prof. Dr. Malgorzata Ulewicz

Affiliation: Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Marco Lezzerini

Affiliation: University of Pisa, Italy

Name: Prof. Dr. Milan Milivojević

Affiliation: Belgrade University, Serbia

Name: Prof. Dr. Ruby Mejía

Affiliation: Universidad del Valle, Colombia

Name: Prof. Dr. Zhuanghao Zheng

Affiliation: Shenzhen University, China

Name: Dr. Abraham Paul

Affiliation: Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Name: Dr. Agapi Vasileiadou

Affiliation: University of Thessaly, Greece

Name: Dr. Ahmed M. Soliman

Affiliation: Concordia University, Canada

Name: Dr. Amir Behravan

Affiliation: Virginia Transportation Research Council, USA

Name: Dr. Andris Anspoks

Affiliation: University of Latvia, Latvia

Name: Dr. Babak Jamhiri

Affiliation: Loughborough University, UK

Name: Dr. Benoit Vieille

Affiliation: Normandie Univ, France

Name: Dr. Daniele Gaetano

Affiliation: University of Calabria, Italy

Name: Dr. Francesco Marchione

Affiliation: Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy

Name: Dr. Giuseppe Ciaburro

Affiliation: Pegaso University, Italy

Name: Dr. Jan Pinc

Affiliation: FZU - Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Jun Xia

Affiliation: Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China

Name: Dr. Kaiqi Zheng

Affiliation: Nanjing Forestry University, China

Name: Dr. Katarina Dimić-Mišić

Affiliation: Aalto University, Finland

Name: Dr. Katarzyna Peta

Affiliation: Poznan University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Lamprini Malletzidou

Affiliation: Athena—Research and Innovation Center in Information, Communication and Knowledge Technologies, Greece

Name: Dr. Luca Raimondi

Affiliation: Università di Bologna, Italy

Name: Dr. Maciej Kalinowski

Affiliation: Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Manuel Ahumada

Affiliation: Universidad Mayor, Chile

Name: Dr. Manuel Saba

Affiliation: Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia

Name: Dr. Mária Csete

Affiliation: Szegedi Tudományegyetem, Hungary

Name: Dr. Marijana Hadzima-Nyarko

Affiliation: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Croatia

Name: Dr. Milad Roostaei

Affiliation: Austrian Academy of Sciences, Austria

Name: Dr. Mohammad Ali Nasiri

Affiliation: Universidad de Valencia, Spain

Name: Dr. Mohammad Taghinejad

Affiliation: Stanford University, USA

Name: Dr. Naoyuki Matsumoto

Affiliation: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan

Name: Dr. Nicolas Delpouve

Affiliation: Institut National des Sciences Appliquées Rouen Normandie, France

Name: Dr. Nima Razavi

Affiliation: Norges Teknisk-Naturvitenskapelige Universitet, Norway

Name: Dr. Nizar Faisal Alkayem

Affiliation: Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China

Name: Dr. Pei Wei

Affiliation: Hefei University of Technology, China

Name: Dr. Qiang Jiang

Affiliation: University of Notre Dame, USA

Name: Dr. Rasa Vaiškūnaitė

Affiliation: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania

Name: Dr. Rostand B. Tayong

Affiliation: University of Bedfordshire, UK

Name: Dr. Rui Xiao

Affiliation: University of California, USA

Name: Dr. Sanghee Kim

Affiliation: Kyonggi University, Republic of Korea

Name: Dr. Tahir Muhmood

Affiliation: INL—International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal

Name: Dr. Tore Kvande

Affiliation: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

Name: Dr. Wahab Abdul Ghafar

Affiliation: Kunming University of Science and Technology, China

Name: Dr. Waldemar Matysiak

Affiliation: Poznan University of Technology, Poland

 

See what our reviewers have to say about the review process of Materials:

Materials (MDPI) is a top-tier journal! It publishes innovative, high-quality research. Reliable reviews and a broad scope make it an invaluable resource for materials science.Prof. Dr. Malgorzata Ulewicz

As an Associate Editor for the ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering and a reviewer for nine journals—including four published by MDPI—I have had the opportunity to evaluate a wide range of manuscripts in the field of materials science and civil engineering. My review philosophy centers on providing constructive, timely, and balanced feedback that not only helps editors make informed decisions but also supports authors in improving their work. I take special care to assess technical soundness, clarity of presentation, and the relevance of findings to the broader research community. I see peer review as a professional responsibility and a valuable opportunity to stay engaged with emerging research while upholding the integrity and quality of scholarly publishing.”—Dr. Amir Behravan

As both an author and reviewer, I prioritize constructive feedback that balances rigor with encouragement. Every paper represents significant effort; my goal is to help authors refine their work while preserving their motivation to contribute meaningfully to our field.”—Dr. Wahab Abdul Ghafar

I am also happy to share a brief comment about my review experience: Reviewing for Materials has been a fulfilling way to support high-quality research and engage with the latest developments in materials science.”—Dr. Maciej Kalinowski

I hope I can always provide high-level review reports as well as high-quality papers to the community.”—Dr. Nizar Faisal Alkayem

It is a pleasure to contribute to the peer review process and support the advancement of high-quality research.”—Dr. Marijana Hadzima-Nyarko

It is an honor and a rewarding process to contribute and support high-quality research through constructive peer review.”—Dr. Lamprini Malletzidou

It is rewarding to contribute to scientific rigor and help authors strengthen their research for the global community.”—Dr. Manuel Saba

My review experience was smooth. I received all the proper documentation, and the platform is user-friendly for uploading all the revisions I made. Communication with editors and assistants is quick.”—Dr. Manuel Ahumada

Looking at the work of others helps us critically review our work. It is a privilege to judge the work of others, which should not be taken lightly.”—Prof. Dr. Charul Chadha

Reviewing for the Materials journal has been a highly rewarding and intellectually enriching experience. It offered a valuable opportunity to remain engaged with recent advancements in the field while contributing to the integrity and excellence of scientific publishing. I appreciated the chance to critically assess research that is both relevant and potentially impactful, and to assist authors in refining and strengthening their work. The peer-review process is well-organized, with clear editorial communication and timely correspondence throughout. Participating in the review process not only enhanced my understanding of the subject matter but also allowed me to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of scholarly standards. I view this role as both a responsibility and a privilege, and I am grateful for the opportunity to support the academic community. I look forward to continuing my involvement with the journal and appreciate the recognition and professional growth it fosters.”—Dr. Tahir Muhmood

 May

Name: Dr. Alonso Albalate-Ramírez
Affiliation: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, México

Name: Dr. Justina Gaidukevic
Affiliation: Vilnius University, Lithuania

Name: Dr. Antonietta Taurino
Affiliation: Instutute for Microelectronics and Microsystems - National Research Council (IMM-CNR), Italy

Name: Dr. Andre Barros
Affiliation: University of Campinas, Brazil

Name: Dr. Aniello Pelella

Affiliations: 1 University of Salerno, Italy;

2 Università di Roma “Tor Vergata”, Italy

Name: Dr. Anna Nikodem
Affiliation: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Arunprabhu Arunachalam Sugumaran
Affiliation: Sheffield Hallam University, UK

Name: Dr. Celia García-Hernandez
Affiliation: Universidad de Valladolid, Spain

Name: Dr. Dorian Skrobek
Affiliation: Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Poland

Name: Dr. Emmanuel Georgiou
Affiliation: Hellenic Air Force Academy, Greece

Name: Dr. Ergo Rikmann
Affiliation: University of Tartu, Estonia

Name: Dr. Ján Moravec
Affiliation: University of Zilina, Slovakia

Name: Dr. Jinyang Chen
Affiliation: Fujian Normal University, China

Name: Dr. Jovan Ciganovic
Affiliation: University of Belgrade, Serbia

Name: Dr. Joyce B. Matsoso
Affiliations: 1 University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, Czech Republic;
2 Université Claude Bernard Lyon, France

Name: Dr. Leno Mascia
Affiliation: Loughborough University, UK

Name: Dr. Łukasz Rakoczy
Affiliation: AGH University of Krakow, Poland

Name: Dr. Mario Luna-del Risco
Affiliation: University of Medellin, Colombia

Name: Dr. Matúš Molčan
Affiliation: Slovak Academy of Sciences, Slovakia

Name: Dr. Michal Krbaťa
Affiliation: Alexander Dubček University of Trenčin, Slovakia

Name: Dr. Michele Mirra
Affiliation: Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands

Name: Dr. Min Wang
Affiliation: Wuhan University, China

Name: Dr. Mirjana Comor
Affiliation: University of Belgrade, Serbia

Name: Dr. Miroslav Gombár
Affiliation: University of West Bohemia Pilsen, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Narendra Kumar
Affiliation: Åbo Akademi University, Finland

Name: Dr. Paweł Maćkowiak
Affiliation: Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Paweł Romanowicz
Affiliation: Cracow University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Pengfei Ma
Affiliation: Missouri University Science and Technology, USA

Name: Dr. Rafael Luciano Dalcin
Affiliation: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil

Name: Dr. Róbert Janík
Affiliation: Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Slovakia

Name: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Devendhar Singh
Affiliation: University of Memphis, USA

Name: Dr. Sushant Rawal
Affiliations: 1 McMaster University, Canada;
2 CHARUSAT University, India

Name: Dr. Weiwen Quan
Affiliation: Central South University of Forestry and Technology, China

Name: Dr. Xiaolong Yang
Affiliation: Qingdao University, China

Name: Dr. Yao Ni
Affiliation: Guangdong University of Technology, China

Name: Dr. York Castillo Santiago
Affiliation: Fluminense Federal University, Brazil

Name: Dr. Yujun Zhao
Affiliation: Tianjin University, China

Name: Prof. Dr. André Rocha Pimenta
Affiliation: Laboratório de Instrumentação e Simulação Computacional LISCOMP, Brazil

Name: Prof. Dr. Andrei Bavaresco Rezende
Affiliation: University of Campinas, Brazil

Name: Prof. Dr. Bernd Pinzer
Affiliation: University of Applied Sciences Kempten, Germany

Name: Prof. Dr. Hanna Koshlak
Affiliation: Kielce University of Technology, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Katarina Monkova
Affiliation: Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia

Name: Prof. Dr. Martin Decky
Affiliation: University of Žilina, Slovakia

Name: Prof. Dr. Peter Groche
Affiliation: Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany

Name: Prof. Dr. Ricardo Faria Ribeiro
Affiliation: University of São Paulo, Brazil

Name: Prof. Dr. Sandro Griza
Affiliation: Federal University of Sergipe, Brazil

Name: Prof.Dr. Luca Goglio
Affiliation: Politecnico di Torino, Italy

 

See what our reviewers have to say about the review process of Materials:

“I believe any task, including reviewing, should be carried out thoroughly and responsibly. The peer-review process is not only an opportunity to critically evaluate scientific work but also a means to contribute to the improvement of research quality and integrity in the field.”—Dr. Justina Gaidukevic

“The review process represents the key element that guarantees the quality of the published research. It is based on two interconnected pillars: the choice of the reviewers and the accuracy of the revision. The former relies on the ability of the journal to select competent reviewers, and the latter on scientific rigor but also the intellectual honesty of the reviewer in the revision work.
The first aspect that, as reviewer, I evaluate is the overall quality of the submitted research, in terms of consecutio logica, clarity and rigor of the reported results. Then, I check each single part of the work, providing deep insight into the parts of my specific competence where I can be more incisive and effective. My idea is that reviewers with complementary expertise can in this way guarantee a deep and complete evaluation of the submitted research. I think that the aim of the revision process is not only to evaluate whether a scientific work is eligible for publication or not, but also to improve the quality of the published research.”—
Dr Antonietta Taurino

“Reviewing sharpens critical thinking and keeps me engaged with the latest research. It's a rewarding way to give back to the scientific community. It is also a privilege to support the peer-review process and help maintain the quality and integrity of published research.”—Dr. Aniello Pelella

“Reviewing for Materials has always been a great experience because of the quality of the manuscripts submitted to this journal.
There is always something new to learn from other researchers, whilst also helping them to perfect their work for a wider readership.”
—Dr. Joyce B. Matsoso

“With expertise in metallurgy and manufacturing, I provide rigorous and constructive reviews focused on materials selection, welding, coatings, and mechanical properties.”—Dr. Rafael Luciano Dalcin

“It has been an enriching experience to be part of the Materials journal as a reviewer, due to its quality content on latest developments from across the globe with a quick and streamlined review process.”—Dr. Sushant Rawal

“During my tenure as a reviewer for Materials, each review offers a chance to delve into cutting-edge research, acquire new knowledge, and engage in academic exchange with authors, which not only facilitates the continuous improvement of research in relevant fields but also sharpens my own academic thinking. I am well aware of the critical role peer review plays in ensuring academic quality and fostering the dissemination of research findings, and I am honored to play a part in this vital process.”—Dr. Yao Ni

April

Name: Dr. Adriano Verna
Affiliation: NUC-IRAD-GAM Laboratory, Italy

Name: Dr. Armin Gharibi
Affiliation: University of Pisa, Italy

Name: Dr. Awais Ikram
Affiliation: University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Name: Dr. Bozhidar Stefanov
Affiliation: Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria

Name: Dr. Can Rüstü Yörük
Affiliation: Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia

Name: Dr. Carmen Ioana Fort
Affiliation: Babes-Bolyai University, Romania

Name: Dr. Chenhui Yang
Affiliation: Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

Name: Dr. Danilo Zola
Affiliation: Casaccia Research Center, Italy

Name: Dr. Dario Babić
Affiliation: University of Zagreb, Croatia

Name: Dr. Dariusz Pyka
Affiliation: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Giuseppe Dell'Avvocato
Affiliation: University of L’Aquila, Italy

Name: Dr. Hiroyuki Ueda
Affiliation: Deakin University, Australia

Name: Dr. Hoda Hammad
Affiliation: Washington University in St. Louis, USA

Name: Dr. Ireneusz Zagórski
Affiliation: Lublin University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Janko Kreikemeier
Affiliation: Institute of Lightweight Systems, Germany

Name: Dr. Janne T.A. Mäkelä
Affiliation: University of Eastern Finland, Finland

Name: Dr. Jelena Jadzic
Affiliation: University of Belgrade, Serbia

Name: Dr. Jessica Veliscek-Carolan
Affiliation: Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization, Australia

Name: Dr. Jibo Huang
Affiliation: South China University of Technology, China

Name: Dr. Jose Luis Diaz-Hernandez
Affiliation: Junta de Andalucía, Spain

Name: Dr. Kavita Kumari
Affiliation: Mody University of Science and Technology, India

Name: Dr. Lei Gao
Affiliation: Hohai University, China

Name: Dr. Lenka Kubíčková
Affiliations: 1 Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic; 2 FZU - Institute of Physics of Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Lubinda F. Walubita
Affiliation: The Texas A&M University System, USA

Name: Dr. Mark Auslender
Affiliation: Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

Name: Dr. Michael Hubbard
Affiliation: The Open University, UK

Name: Dr. Mohammad Saadati
Affiliation: École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Canada

Name: Dr. Pedro Sánchez-Soto
Affiliation: Spanish National Research Council, Spain

Name: Dr. Raffaele De Palo
Affiliations: 1 Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy;
2 Institute for Photonics and Nanotechnologies (IFN), Italy

Name: Dr. Randy Jalem
Affiliation: National Institute for Materials Science, Japan

Name: Dr. Rosen Mitrev
Affiliation: Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria

Name: Dr. Sayan Ganguly
Affiliation: University of Waterloo, Canada

Name: Dr. Stanisław Pietrzyk
Affiliation: AGH University of Krakow, Poland

Name: Dr. Vlastimil Matejec
Affiliation: The Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Wojciech Pakos
Affiliation: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Željko Skoko
Affiliation: University of Zagreb, Croatia

Name: Dr. Zhen Liu
Affiliation: Pennsylvania State University, USA

Name: Dr. Žiga Gosar
Affiliation: Jožef Stefan Institute, Slovenia

Name: Prof. Alexander S. Brand
Affiliation: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Arno Schindlmayr
Affiliation: Universität Paderborn, Germany

Name: Prof. Dr. Bogdan Alexandru Chirita
Affiliation: “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau, Romania

Name: Prof. Dr. Fabrizio Cei
Affiliation: Universita di Pisa, Italy

Name: Prof. Dr. Georgios Savaidis
Affiliation: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Name: Prof. Dr. Jianting Guo
Affiliation: Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Name: Prof. Dr. Jorg Wiezorek
Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Marek Wasiucionek
Affiliation: Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Marta Oliveira
Affiliation: University of Coimbra, Portugal

Name: Prof. Dr. Peipeng Li
Affiliation: Wuhan University of Technology, China

Name: Prof. Dr. Razvan Udroiu
Affiliation: Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

 

 See what our reviewers have to say about the review process of Materials:

“Reviewing for Materials has been a rewarding experience that deepens my engagement with cutting-edge research and supports the advancement of scientific quality.”—Dr. Armin Gharibi

“Peer review is the cornerstone of scientific integrity, ensuring methodological rigor and reproducibility in materials research. My review prioritized critical evaluation of experimental design, data validity, and alignment with field advancements, while balancing constructive critique to foster innovation. Rigorous scrutiny safeguards the journal’s standards and accelerates impactful discoveries for both academia and industry.”—Dr. Chenhui Yang

“Providing constructive comments as a reviewer helps rapidly disseminate the latest knowledge for science development. I was fortunate to be a part of making this crucial contribution to Materials.”—Dr. Hiroyuki Ueda

“The instructions and communication with the editorial team of Materials were always on point and very user-friendly, providing quick and reliable scientific peer review to reach high-quality publishing standards.”—Dr. Jelena Jadzic

“First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude to those who have promoted this recognition. But I would also like to go further: I want to encourage all those involved in the task of review. We should approach this activity in the spirit of good sportsmanship, considering ourselves athletes who compete with ourselves in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. For us, the simple principles that are familiar to anyone who has nobly practised a sport apply: "citius, fortius, altius"-faster, stronger, higher.
Those of us dedicated to this task are not only seeking excellence and personal growth, but we also hope that our efforts and knowledge will contribute to the dissemination of knowledge for the benefit of all.”—
Dr. Jose Luis Diaz-Hernandez

“As a peer reviewer, my responsibility is not only to uphold research quality in the growing number of scientific articles, but to provide guidance and support for promising, less experienced authors.”—Prof. Dr. Arno Schindlmayr

March

Name: Dr. Aires Camoes
Affiliation: University of Minho, Portugal

Name: Dr. Michał Łobacz
Affiliation: Medical University of Lublin, Poland

Name: Dr. Ajay Jayswal
Affiliation: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA

Name: Dr. Miran Merhar
Affiliation: University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Name: Dr. Andras Lengyel
Affiliation: Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

Name: Dr. Morwenna Spear
Affiliation: Bangor University, UK

Name: Dr. Andrei Mihalache
Affiliation: “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Romania

Name: Dr. Oleksandr Tkach
Affiliation: University of Aveiro, Portugal

Name: Dr. Antonio Panico
Affiliation: University of Campania L. Vanvitelli, Italy

Name: Dr. Pierre Fau
Affiliation: INSA/CNRS/Université de Toulouse, France

Name: Dr. Asif Ali Haider
Affiliation: Yunnan University, China

Name: Dr. Przemyslaw Strzelecki
Affiliation: Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Elisabeth Thronsen
Affiliation: SINTEF Industry, Norway

Name: Dr. Susil Baral
Affiliation: Illinois State University, USA

Name: Dr. Felix Donat
Affiliation: ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Name: Dr. Toshimitsu Tetsui
Affiliation: National Institute for Materials Science, Japan

Name: Dr. Fernando Maccari
Affiliation: Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany

Name: Dr. Victor Sanfins Cecon
Affiliation: Iowa State University, USA

Name: Dr. Hang Su
Affiliation: 1 Jilin University, China;
2 Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Name: Dr. Violeta Ramos
Affiliation: University of Exeter, UK

Name: Dr. Hannes Rijckaert
Affiliation: Ghent University, Belgium

Name: Dr. Xianwen Hu
Affiliation: Guangdong University of Technology, China

Name: Dr. Hussein O. Badr
Affiliation: Stanford University, USA

Name: Dr. Yi Yao
Affiliation: University of Wyoming, USA

Name: Dr. Jan Loskot
Affiliation: University of Hradec Králové, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Yuanjie Deng
Affiliation: Sichuan University of Science & Engineering, China

Name: Dr. Jarosław Żmudzki
Affiliation: Silesian University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Yufan Zhou
Affiliation: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA

Name: Dr. João Crucho
Affiliation: Belgian Road Research Centre (BRRC), Belgium

Name: Dr. Zahoor Hussain
Affiliation: North Dakota State University, USA.

Name: Dr. Joseph Govan
Affiliation: Universidad de Chile, Chile

Name: Prof. Bevis Hutchinson
Affiliation: Swerim AB, Sweden

Name: Dr. Karol Chilmon
Affiliation: Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Daniel Levacher
Affiliation: ComUE Normandie University, France

Name: Kun Viviana Tian
Affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Name: Dr. Jasmina Lukinac
Affiliation: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Croatia

Name: Dr. Leonardo Vivarelli
Affiliation: Musculoskeletal Tissue Bank – IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy

Name: Prof. Dr. Jingxuan Wang
Affiliation: Lanzhou University of Technology, China

Name: Dr. Lorenzo Stella
Affiliation: Queen’s University Belfast, UK

Name: Prof. Dr. Juan C. Vielma Pérez
Affiliation: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile

Name: Dr. Maciej Jarzebski
Affiliation: Medical University of Lublin, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Jun Huang
Affiliation: Wenzhou University, China

Name: Dr. Marcella Balordi
Affiliation: RSE—Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico, Italy

Name: Prof. Dr. Toyohisa Fujita
Affiliation: Guangxi University, China

Name: Dr. Marco Race
Affiliation: University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy

Name: Dr. Xiaojun Wang
Affiliation: Beihang University, China

Name: Dr. Mateusz Fijalkowski
Affiliation: Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic

Name: Prof. Dr. Zorica Mojović
Affiliation: University of Belgrade, Serbia

 See what our reviewers have to say about the review process of Materials:

Name: Asif Ali Haider
Affiliation: Yunnan University, China
I greatly appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the peer-review process. It is rewarding to assist in maintaining the high standards of scientific publishing.

Name: Prof. Dr. Jasmina Lukinac
Affiliation: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Croatia
It is always a pleasure to contribute to the peer-review process and support the dissemination of high-quality research through Materials.

Name: Dr. Leonardo Vivarelli
Affiliation: Musculoskeletal Tissue Bank–IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, Italy
As a meticulous and critical reviewer who is committed to scientific rigor, clarity, and novelty, I view peer-review as a tool to enhance research and contribute to the progress of science and society.

Name: Dr. Ajay Jayswal
Affiliation: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA
Reviewing for Materials allows me to support the scholarly community while staying engaged with cutting-edge research—truly an enriching and rewarding experience.

Name: Dr. Karol Chilmon
Affiliation: Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Reviewing for Materials has been a rewarding academic experience that has deepened my engagement with innovative research in materials science.

 You can read more testimonials at the following website:
https://www.mdpi.com/testimonials?type=all&journal_id=14&page_count=50.

January and February

Name: Dr. Adrian Chajec
Affiliation: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Aidas Jokūbaitis
Affiliation: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania

Name: Dr. Aidin Bordbar-Khiabani
Affiliation: Aalto University, Finland

Name: Dr. Alexander Heiss
Affiliation: FEM Research Institute, Germany

Name: Dr. Alireza Tabrizikahou
Affiliation: Poznań University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Andreia Ruivo
Affiliation: NOVA School of Science and Technology, Portugal

Name: Dr. Andrew Barr
Affiliation: The University of Sheffield, UK

Name: Dr. Andrzej Sienkiewicz
Affiliation: Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Poland

Name: Dr. Anna Młynarczykowska
Affiliation: AGH University of Krakow, Poland

Name: Dr. Ayodele Olofinjana
Affiliation: University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia

Name: Dr. Bing Ren
Affiliation: Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, USA

Name: Dr. Bogdan Tutunaru
Affiliation: University of Craiova, Romania

Name: Dr. Bruno Godinho
Affiliation: University of Aveiro—Campus Santiago, Portugal

Name: Dr. Chao Zhang
Affiliation: Shanxi University, China

Name: Dr. Chenggao Li
Affiliation: Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), China

Name: Dr. Debdeep Sarkar
Affiliation: Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany

Name: Dr. Denis Mihaela Panaitescu
Affiliation: National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry—ICECHIM, Romania

Name: Dr. Dipobrato Sarbapalli
Affiliation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA

Name: Dr. Dowon Bae
Affiliations: Loughborough University, UK

Name: Dr. Ehsan Hosseini
Affiliation: University of Ottawa, Canada

Name: Dr. Eleonora Balliana
Affiliation: Ca’ Foscari University Venice, Italy

Name: Prof. Dr. Eliseu Aldrighi Münchow
Affiliation: Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Brazil

Name: Dr. Faguo Li
Affiliation: Xiangtan University, China

Name: Dr. Felipe Viela
Affiliation: Universidad de Madrid, Spain

Name: Dr. Felix Donat
Affiliation: Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Name: Dr. Francisco Javier Trujillo
Affiliation: University of Malaga, Spain

Name: Dr. Gaetano Palumbo
Affiliation: AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Gaetano Paolone
Affiliation: Vita-Salute University, Italy

Name: Prof. Dr. Giovanni Consolati|
Affiliation: Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Name: Dr. Granzow Torsten
Affiliation: Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg

Name: Dr. Hayder H. Abdullah
Affiliation: Curtin University, Australia

Name: Prof. Dr. Hui Wang
Affiliation: University of Science and Technology Beijing, China

Name: Dr. Isaac Macwan
Affiliation: Fairfield University, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Isabel Pestana Paixão Cansado
Affiliation: Universidade de Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Portugal

Name: Dr. Iva Milisavljevic
Affiliation: Alfred University, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Jae-Sung Lee
Affiliation: Uiduk University, South Korea

Name: Prof. Dr. Jayme S. Keist
Affiliation: Pennsylvania State University, USA

Name: Dr. Joan Femenía
Affiliation: Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain

Name: Prof. Dr. John Webb
Affiliation: La Trobe University, Australia

Name: Dr. José Antonio Suárez-Navarro
Affiliation: Research Center of Energy, Environmental and Technology, Spain

Name: Dr. José Clabel Huamán
Affiliation: University of São Paulo, Brazil

Name: Dr. Klaus Heckmann
Affiliation: Gesellschaft für Anlagen und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) gGmbH, Germany

Name: Prof. Dr. Karthik Kannan
Affiliation: National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan

Name: Prof. Dr. Katia Vutova
Affiliation: Institute of Electronics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria

Name: Dr. Kazi Zahir Uddin
Affiliation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Laurentiu Slatineanu
Affiliation: “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Romania

Name: Dr. Lei Yang
Affiliation: Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Name: Dr. Ljubica Kazi
Affiliation: University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Name: Prof. Dr. Longchao Zhuo
Affiliation: Kyoto University, Japan

Name: Dr. Loucas Papadakis
Affiliations: 1 Frederick University, Cyprus
2 Frederick Research Center, Cyprus

Name: Dr. Łukasz Szeleszczuk
Affiliation: Medical University of Warsaw, Poland

Name: Dr. Malgorzata Kac
Affiliation: Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland

Name: Dr. Marco Race
Affiliation: Università di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale, Italy

Name: Dr. Marek Chalecki
Affiliation: Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland

Name: Dr. Marijo Buzuk
Affiliation: University of Split, Croatia

Name: Dr. Mariusz Tichoniuk
Affiliation: Poznań University of Economics and Business, Poland

Name: Dr. Marta Razum
Affiliation: Ruđer Bošković Institute, Croatia

Name: Dr. Marta Roig-Flores
Affiliation: Universitat Jaume I, Spain

Name: Dr. Miće Jakić
Affiliation: University of Split, Croatia

Name: Dr. Mohammad Rezayat
Affiliation: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Spain

Name: Dr. Muhammad Tahir Lakhiar
Affiliations: 1 Monash University Malaysia, Malaysia
2 Monash University, Australia

Name: Dr. Natsuko Murakami
Affiliation: Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan

Name: Dr. Nick Hudyma
Affiliation: Boise State University, USA

Name: Dr. Oleksandr Tkach
Affiliation: University of Aveiro, Portugal

Name: Dr. Patryk Ziółkowski
Affiliation: Gdansk University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Paweł Hyjek
Affiliation: Pedagogical University of Krakow, Poland

Name: Dr. Paweł J. Romanowicz
Affiliation: Cracow University of Technology, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Petros Koutsoukos
Affiliations: 1 Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences, Greece
2 University of Patras, Greece

Name: Dr. Qi Gao
Affiliation: The University of Western Australia, Australia

Name: Dr. Rafael Resende Assis Silva
Affiliations: 1 New University of Lisbon (NOVA), Portugal
2 Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil

Name: Dr. Renata Żyłła
Affiliation: Łukasiewicz Research Network—Textile Research Institute, Poland

Name: Dr. Riccardo Monterubbianesi
Affiliation: Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy

Name: Dr. Rihards Gailitis
Affiliation: Riga Technical University, Latvia

Name: Dr. Stephen Young
Affiliation: University of Tennessee, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Tomasz Stręk
Affiliation: Poznan University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Vijayavarman Chakkravarthy
Affiliation: Cranfield University, UK

Name: Dr. Vladimír Mára
Affiliation: Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Xin Tong
Affiliation: Guizhou Normal University, China

Name: Dr. Xuefeng Liao
Affiliation: Guangdong Academy of Sciences, China

Name: Dr. Zacharias G. Fthenakis
Affiliations: 1 Istituto Nanoscienze, Italy
2 Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute, Greece
3 National Enterprise for nanoScience and nanoTechnology (NEST), Italy

Name: Dr. Zbigniew Pozorski
Affiliation: Poznan University of Technology, Poland

 

See what our reviewers say about the review process of Materials:

Name: Dr. Adina Oana Armencia
Affiliation: Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania
The review process has helped me not only contribute to the development of the scientific community but also accumulate vast experience and evolve as a researcher. Each review I have completed has challenged me to delve deeper into new topics and become familiar with the latest research in the relevant fields. In addition, collaborating with various journals within MDPI has broadened my perspective on current research and improved my skills in analysis and critical evaluation.

Name: Prof. Dr. Alex Micael Dantas de Sousa
Affiliation: São Paulo State University (Unesp), Brazil
It has been a great pleasure to contribute to publishing high-quality papers on materials and their applications, in addition to promoting open access to science.

Name: Prof. Dr. Ana Pilipović
Affiliation: University of Zagreb, Croatia
In general, reviewing papers for journals enhances our knowledge as reviewers. I usually perform reviews for the journal Materials in the field of polymers and polymer processing, but I can also delve into other fields such as the additive manufacturing of metals. I suggest that the system be returned to the way it was before so we can view comments from other reviewers, which are always worth seeing.

Name: Dr. Arunkumar Shanmugasundaram
Affiliation: Chonnam National University, South Korea
Peer review is an essential process that ensures the integrity and advancement of scientific research. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute and collaborate with the Materials journal in maintaining high publication standards.

Name: Dr. Claudio Testani
Affiliation: CALEF C/O ENEA CR Casaccia, Italy
The review experience with Materials is always a challenge and an opportunity to learn more as a continuous process of professional growth.

Name: Dr. Giedrė Streckienė
Affiliation: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
The peer review process gives researchers/me access to the most current scientific and technological trends and methods, allowing us to grow and improve as researchers and as a community.

Name: Prof. Dr. Ing. Ignacio Rintoul
Affiliation: Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnicas, Argentina
Reviewing is very important to me. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute proactively and humbly to the quality of work produced by colleagues around the world.

Name: Dr. Ioan Petean
Affiliation: Babes-Bolyai University, Romania
Materials is one of the leading journals covering multidisciplinary aspects of materials science, characterization, and processing. It follows a rigorous peer review process focused on ensuring the quality of the manuscripts meets high scientific standards. The combination of novel elements and scientific soundness oriented for practical and technological applications within is fundamental in ensuring the published articles are of great interest to researchers worldwide.

Name: Dr. Jacek Krawczyk
Affiliation: University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland
In my opinion, the peer review process at Materials is exceptionally clear and transparent. The intuitive peer review system allows reviewers to easily leave comments, partially by marking answers.

Name: Prof. Dr. Piero Zecca
Affiliation: University of Insubria, Italy
As a clinician dedicated to research, I approach each review seeking valuable insights in every article. A rigorous yet constructive peer review process ensures meaningful contributions to scientific progress.

Name: Dr. Prashant Kumar
Affiliation: Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR), Japan
Peer review is a vital process that ensures scientific integrity, fosters innovation, and refines research for a broader impact. It is always rewarding to engage in this collaborative effort.

Name: Dr. S. M. Iqbal S. Zainal
Affiliation: Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
I see peer review as a way to give back to the research community. It is rewarding to help others improve their work and I love that I learn something new with every review.

Name: Dr. Shiraz Mujahid
Affiliation: Mississippi State University, USA
Reviewing has been a wonderful way of keeping up with the latest advancements in the field while also contributing to the wider materials community worldwide.

Name: Prof. Dr. Viktor Gribniak
Affiliation: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
Reviewers are crucial in ensuring publications’ transparency and quality control. No journal can operate without this voluntary support. Thus, I encourage professionals to participate in this process, which is vital for the journal’s success and essential for authors.

Name: Prof. Dr. Vilmar Steffen
Affiliation: Federal University of Technology - Paraná (UTFPR), Brazil
I would like to share that the peer review process always provides me with great learning opportunities for improving my own manuscript writing.

Name: Dr. Violetta K. Kytinou
Affiliation: Democritus University of Thrace, Greece
Providing insightful and constructive reviews is essential for fostering high-quality research and innovation.

Name: Prof. Dr. Guo Wei
Affiliation: China University of Mining and Technology, China
Engaging in peer review allows me to contribute to academic rigor. I focus on providing constructive feedback, aiming to enhance the quality of manuscripts, especially in aligning research with practical applications in the field of green materials. This process not only promotes academic exchange but also drives the progress of scientific research.

You can read more testimonials at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/testimonials?type=all&journal_id=14&page_count=50.

28 March 2025
Meet Us at the 12th International Conference on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites in Civil Engineering, 14–16 July 2025, Lisboa, Portugal


The 12th International Conference on Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites in Civil Engineering (CICE 2025) will be held in the Conference Centre of Técnico, University of Lisbon, in the city center of Lisbon, from 14 to 16 July 2025. It is a national joint initiative organized by the University of Lisbon, the National Laboratory for Civil Engineering, and the University of Minho. CICE is the main official conference of the International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC). It brings together the FRP research community and industry to share relevant achievements and discuss challenges and opportunities in the field. This will be the 12th edition of a series of prestigious conferences on composites for Civil Engineering applications that was initiated in 2001 and has already taken place in most continents.

MDPI will be attending the conference as an exhibitor; we welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the symposium:

  • J. Compos. Sci.;
  • Buildings;
  • CivilEng;
  • Materials;
  • Textiles;
  • Construction Materials;
  • Fibers;
  • Eng;
  • Infrastructures;
  • Designs;
  • Technologies.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, we encourage you to visit our booth and speak to our representatives. We are eager to meet you in person and assist you with any queries that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the official website at https://cice2025.org.

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