Announcements

18 March 2025
Prof. Dr. Zhiyong Gao Appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of the Section “Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy” in Minerals


We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Zhiyong Gao has been appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of the “Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy” Section of Minerals (ISSN: 2075-163X) as of March 2025.

Prof. Dr. Zhiyong Gao received his Ph.D. degree in minerals processing engineering from Central South University (CSU), China, in 2013, and has been a Professor and Vice Dean in the School of minerals processing and bioengineering at CSU since 2019. His research interests embrace mineral crystal chemistry, flotation reagent design, and grinding media technology. The surface broken bond density (Db) index proposed by Prof. Dr. Zhiyong Gao has been widely accepted as a rapid way to study mineral surfaces and to assess their surface reactivity. This Db index has interestingly become widely recognized and applied in different areas such as material science, crystal growth, geochemistry, mineralogy, etc. Prof. Dr. Zhiyong’s research activities have also included extensive use of AFM and DFT on molecular recognition for the development of a series of novel collectors and reagent mixtures for improving the separation selectivity when treating different minerals. Prof. Dr. Zhiyong has developed a method to regulate the crystal surface exposure and hence particle reactivity of different minerals by optimizing the grinding media parameters. Based on these fundamental studies, various new reagent schemes and grind technologies have been developed and utilized to optimize the currently used separation process and address key environmental and energy-related challenges in mineral processing.

Prof. Dr. Gao has published 90+ papers with an H-index of 44 and 6000+ citations (Google Scholar). He also holds 30+ authorized patents. He has received numerous awards and honors including the MEI Young Person’s Award (2019), IJMMM Young Scientist Award (2024), the China-Australia Young Scientist Exchange Award (2020), the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University, and the Young Elite Scientists Award by China Association for Science and Technology (2017). Prof. Dr. Gao has contributed significantly to the scientific community by serving, for example, on the editorial boards of several journals (including Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing since 2016, Minerals since 2017, Minerals Engineering since 2021, IJMMM since 2023) and committee memberships. In 2017, Prof. Dr. Gao initiated and chaired the 1st China International Conference of Young Scholars in Mineral Processing, which is now a well-known annual event in mineral processing community. He has been invited to give plenary/keynote/invited presentations and chair sessions in International Mineral Processing Congress, International Flotation Conferences, International Mineral Processing and Recycling Conference, SME, TMS, etc. He and his international collaborators also established the China–Australia/China–South Africa Joint Research Centre for Mineral Flotation Chemistry.

We wish Prof. Dr. Zhiyong Gao every success in his new position, and we look forward to his contributions to the journal.

17 March 2025
Meet Us at the 11th National Congress of the Chinese Society for Mineralogy Petrology and Geochemistry, 18–21 April 2025, Wuhan, China


MDPI will be attending the 11th National Congress of the Chinese Society for Mineralogy Petrology and Geochemistry (CSMPG), which will be held in Wuhan, China, from 18 to 20 April 2025. The CSMPG 2025 is organized by the Chinese Society for Mineralogy, Petrology, and Geochemistry and co-organized by the School of Earth Sciences, China University of Geosciences, State Key Laboratory of Geological Processes and Mineral Resources, and Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences. The conference aims to facilitate academic exchanges in mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, and related research fields.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you plan to attend the conference, please pay a visit to our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://csmpg.meeting666.com/.

13 March 2025
Meet Us at the XVI International Mineral Processing and Recycling Conference, 28–30 May 2025, Belgrade, Serbia

 

MDPI will be attending the XVI International Mineral Processing and Recycling Conference, which will be held in Belgrade, Serbia, from 28 to 30 May 2025. IMPRC 2025 is organized every two years by the Technical Faculty in Bor, a member of the University of Belgrade, and co-organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia. The conference aims to create an international forum for academics, researchers, and scientists from around the world to present their latest research results, ideas, and developments regarding issues related to mineral processing and recycling technologies and related areas.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

If you are attending the conference, please visit our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://imprc.tfbor.bg.ac.rs/.

11 March 2025
Dr. Pura Alfonso Appointed Associate Editor of Section “Mineral Deposits” in Minerals

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Pura Alfonso has been appointed Associate Editor of the “Mineral Deposits” Section of Minerals (ISSN: 2075-163X) as of March 2025.

Dr. Pura Alfonso is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mining, Industrial and ICT Engineering at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Spain, where she teaches mineralogy, mineral deposits, and environmental geology. She is also the Director of the Valentí Masachs Geology Museum at the UPC, which is dedicated to promoting the field of geology and educating the public on the applications of minerals. In 1984, she completed her degree in geology at the University of Barcelona. Subsequently, she worked on gold deposits in Nicaragua, and once again at the University of Barcelona she presented her doctoral thesis on the petrogenesis of the rare-element pegmatites of Cap de Creus. She has extensive experience in modeling mineral deposits. In this sense, thanks to a grant, she worked for two years at the Scottish Research and Environmental Centre, carrying out isotopic studies on volcanic-hosted massive deposits and sedimentary exhalative deposits. She has actively participated in multiple EU-funded, competitive research projects focused on the processing of critical raw materials.

She is currently conducting research on a diverse range of mineral deposit types together with researchers from other countries, mainly Iran, Mexico, and Bolivia. She has an ongoing collaboration on rare-element projects. She also has a research interest in artisanal mining and actively collaborates on projects aimed at making this activity more efficient and environmentally sustainable.

She has published 98 peer-reviewed articles, 30 of them as a first author, and more than 100 conference presentations. She has supervised numerous bachelor's, master's, and doctoral theses.

The following is a short Q&A with Dr. Pura Alfonso, who shared her vision for the Section with us as well as her views on the research area and Open Access publishing:

1. What appealed to you about the journal that made you want to take on the role as Associate Editor?
Nowadays there is a need to publish in open access and rapidly; one cannot wait for half a year to a year, as is often the case. This is especially important for Ph.D. students who must publish a certain number of articles before submitting their thesis. Also, in the case of project justification this aspect is very important. Minerals is one of the journals indexed within the SCIE, which best meets this need.
2. What is your plan and vision for the journal?
To improve the quality of published articles through strict control of the final manuscripts and reviews carried out by experts in the subject matter of the article, and also to promote the prestige of the journal and transparency of peer review.
3. What do you think of the development of open access in the publishing field?
Research findings, particularly those derived from publicly funded studies, should be accessible to all researchers. Requiring payment for access to publications imposes barriers and creates inequities among researchers. At present, numerous publicly funded initiatives, including all projects within the European Union, mandate the dissemination of at least a portion of their findings through open access platforms.
4. Do you have any advice for young researchers?
Especially in the beginning stage of research, it is more attractive to conduct experiments than to write articles to present the results. However, this part is also necessary. Research costs a considerable amount of money, and it is therefore important that we disseminate our results and that they reach the widest possible audience. I would also tell them not to be discouraged when, especially in their first articles, a number of corrections appear. This has happened to all of us and corrections will contribute to the improvement of the article. Over time it will become easier and easier for you to write your articles, and you will do it better.
We wish Dr. Pura Alfonso every success in her new position, and we look forward to her contributions to the journal.

27 February 2025
More than 300 MDPI Journals Indexed in Web of Science

MDPI is pleased to share a significant milestone in its mission to advance scholarly research and promote the dissemination of knowledge—300+ MDPI journals are now indexed in Web of Science (WoS). This milestone highlights the global recognition, interdisciplinary impact and enhanced visibility of our journals. It also reflects our adherence to rigorous editorial standards, scientific integrity, and our mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. 

To explore the full list of our journals indexed in WoS, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/about/journals/wos. Beyond expanding the coverage of our publications in the leading academic databases, we are dedicated to ensuring that our journals are included in as many scope-specific databases as possible. This increases the visibility of our authors’ work and extends the reach of their significant data. 

This milestone would not have been possible without the efforts and expertise of our academic editors, reviewers and authors. Their commitment and collaboration have been instrumental in creating an inclusive, accessible, and impactful publishing platform. We also extend our gratitude to the global research community for their trust as we continue to break new ground in academic publishing. This milestone is not just a celebration of MDPI’s progress but also recognition of the collective strides made by researchers worldwide. 

As we celebrate this remarkable accomplishment, MDPI remains steadfast in its commitment to open access publishing and ensuring that high-quality research reaches and inspires a global audience.

17 February 2025
MDPI Celebrates Excellence in Medical Research with Early Career Researcher Awards


MDPI, a pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, and the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), Singapore, proudly announce the successful conclusion of the first edition the MDPI Early Career Researcher Awards. The awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to medical and biomedical research, were presented to six exceptional researchers during an awards ceremony held at LKCMedicine HQ Building on 28 November 2024.

Honoring Excellence in Research

The awards recognize exceptional postdoctoral researchers and Ph.D. students who have demonstrated outstanding originality, innovation, and impact in their respective fields. We are honored to announce the winners of the 2024 edition:

Early Career Researcher (Postdoc) Award:

  • Dr. Theresia Handayani Mina, “Adiposity and Metabolic Health in Asian Populations: An Epidemiological Study Using Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry in Singapore”;
  • Dr. Erfan Rezvani Ghomi, “Wound Healing Improvement by Novel Aligned Antimicrobial Nanofibrous 3D Scaffolds”;
  • Dr. Yadollah Ranjbar Slamloo, “Functional Alterations of The Prefrontal Circuit Underlying Cognitive Aging in Mice”.

Early Career Researcher (Ph.D.) Award:

  • Pritisha Rozario, “Mechanistic Basis for Potassium Efflux-Driven Activation of the Human NLRP1 Inflammasome”;
  • Michelle Law Cheok Yien, “Chikungunya Virus Nonstructural Protein 1 is a Versatile RNA Capping and Decapping Enzyme”;
  • Yin Ruoyu, “The Use of Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Tools in Older Adults: A Mixed Method Study”.

Our collaboration highlights a shared commitment to recognizing exceptional talent and research within the academic community, addressing today’s healthcare challenges, and inspiring continued innovation.

Looking Ahead to 2025

Building on the success of the first edition, MDPI and LKCMedicine are excited to announce that the 2025 MDPI Early Researcher Awards will continue to celebrate excellence and innovation in medical research. The next edition promises to expand its scope, introducing new categories and providing even greater recognition for impactful research.

Further details on the 2025 awards, including nomination criteria and timelines, will be shared in the coming months. We remain committed to fostering a culture of research excellence and collaboration within the global scientific community.

5 February 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #20 - Beijing, Singapore, Bangkok, JAMS, Jisc

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

2024 Annual Meeting – Beijing (15 January 2025)

You haven’t truly experienced a New Year’s celebration until you’ve attended one of MDPI’s Chinese Annual Meeting festivities. This year I visited our annual meeting in Beijing, held on the 15th of January.

Imagine this: stepping into a banquet hall filled with 140 tables and about 1,400 colleagues from our Beijing offices, all gathered to share in a six-hour event. The agenda included year-end speeches and presentations, a variety of performances by our colleagues, a selection of awards honouring local employees for their work, group photos for the memories, and a dinner.

This may have been one of the largest events I have attended. For those unaccustomed to such an event, it might seem overwhelming, but it was quite the opposite. The atmosphere was one of celebration as everyone came together to support their peers and celebrate the achievements of 2024.

I was honoured to deliver the opening speech and a presentation highlighting our growth and investment in MDPI’s most valuable asset: our people.

“Our editorial teams represent MDPI at its finest”

I want to give special recognition to the editorial department, across all of our offices, which forms the heart of our business. These teams are the frontline communicators with our authors, reviewers, and guest editors, creating a smooth experience of processing our manuscripts. Their professionalism and kindness are often highlighted as key drivers of satisfaction with MDPI. For this, I extend my deepest gratitude to all our editorial staff, across every office. They truly represent MDPI at its finest.

Beijing is home to two of our offices, with just over 800 employees in Tongzhou and over 600 in Haidian. Thank you to our administrative teams and everyone involved in organizing these New Year’s celebrations across all offices. These events provide a moment to reflect on our shared accomplishments and appreciate the positive impact each of you has on our culture.

MDPI Offices in China

While the history of MDPI begins in Basel, Switzerland, the story of MDPI is very much rooted in China. Below is a list of MDPI’s current offices in China and their respective dates of inauguration:

  • 2008: Beijing (Tongzhou, Haidian)
  • 2013: Wuhan (Hankou, Guanggu)
  • 2019: Tianjin
  • 2021: Dalian
  • 2021: Nanjing

To date, over 381,000 MDPI research articles have been published by authors affiliated with Chinese institutions, making China our largest market. This is reflected not only in the volume of publications but also in the scale of our workforce supporting local operations and contributing to global success.

While no new offices in China were launched between 2022 and 2024 due to the pandemic and strategic planning, we remain committed to future growth here. Our plans include expanding operations as we continue to build our global workforce.

We look forward to a year filled with continued collaboration, growth, and shared success.

“We remain committed to future growth in China”

Impactful Research

MDPI and Jisc Consortium Extend Open Access Agreement for 2025

I’m pleased to share that MDPI has extended its agreement with the Jisc consortium in the UK for 2025. This renewal strengthens our partnership with UK institutions and reaffirms our shared commitment to advancing open access publishing.

Jisc is the UK’s not-for-profit digital, data, and technology agency supporting tertiary education, research, and innovation. Through initiatives such as our agreement, Jisc helps institutions access essential digital resources and infrastructure to support researchers. Currently, 62 UK institutions are part of our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) through this partnership.

Authors from participating institutions benefit from discounts on article processing charges (APCs), with even greater support for institutions that centrally fund APCs. This helps researchers focus on their work while simplifying the publishing process.

A full list of participating institutions can be found here.

As Becky Castellon, our Institutional Partnerships Manager, puts it: “Extending our agreement with Jisc is a reward for the strong partnership we’ve built with research institutions throughout the UK.”

At MDPI, we are dedicated to making research more accessible while reducing administrative burdens for institutions and authors. Open access publishing is at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud to expand its reach in the UK and beyond.

Inside MDPI

Visit to MDPI's Singapore office

During my January trip to some of our APAC offices, I also had the pleasure of visiting our Singapore office for the first time. It’s exciting to see how much the team has grown, now numbering over 55 staff members, with more joining us in February.

Welcoming and Supporting New Team Members

“Experienced staff play an important role in mentoring new hires”

I had the opportunity to connect with both experienced colleagues and new team members who are currently embarking on their careers. This visit reminded me of what it was like when I was in their shoes. I encourage all of us to engage new colleagues with empathy, as we have all been in their position. By creating a welcoming and supportive environment, we can help them settle in and learn about the corporate world, MDPI and our mission.

Experienced staff play an important role in mentoring and guiding new hires, most of whom are transitioning from academia to their first job. I’m especially grateful to colleagues such as Colin Chen, Alicia Ren, Yu Nwe Soe, Colin Wee, Amy Cham and other senior members who have contributed to shaping the culture and work environment in Singapore.

Building MDPI’s Positive Reputation

During my visit, I spoke with the office staff about the importance of their roles in building a positive reputation that helps create trust in MDPI. I shared how every interaction and communication point contributes to the marketing of MDPI and our journals. I also highlighted the career development opportunities available as MDPI continues to grow.

Connecting with the Singapore Marketing Team

I also spent time connecting directly with the Singapore Marketing team, which has quickly grown to 15 young and ambitious members. They are eager to learn and are actively contributing to our journal and corporate marketing activities. I shared insights into our corporate marketing structure and strategy and look forward to supporting them as they grow. 

During the visit, I was joined by my colleague Dr. Constanze Schelhorn, Head of Indexing, who provided training on indexing. This training was greatly appreciated by the local staff.

Meeting with Prof. Dr. Manoj Gupta

Lastly, we had the privilege of meeting Prof. Dr. Manoj Gupta, Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of Technologies since 2016 and Section EiC of Metals.

Prof. Gupta is an active decision-maker for the journal and a great brand ambassador for MDPI.

Prof. Gupta has helped sustainably scale Technologies, which now has a 4.2 Impact Factor and a 6.7 CiteScore, ranking Q1 in the JCR category of Engineering and Q1 in the CiteScore category of Computer Science.

During our meeting, we discussed strategies for Institutional Open Access Partnership agreements and ways to promote MDPI journals in Singapore.

PS. During the visit, we also had the chance to participate in Lo Hei, also known as Yee Sang or the “prosperity toss.” This is a raw fish salad traditionally enjoyed during Chinese New Year and is particularly popular among Chinese communities in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Everyone gathers around the table as the ingredients are added one by one, and then the salad is mixed together. It was a fun experience to take part in this New Year tradition!

 

Coming Together for Science

JAMS – Journal & Article Management System

I am excited to announce the official relaunch of JAMS (Journal & Article Management System), one of MDPI’s key initiatives to support academic publishers worldwide.

With this relaunch, JAMS now offers new pricing models and flexible solutions for small-scale journals, commercial publishers, and university presses. We have also redesigned the JAMS website to enhance the user experience.

“JAMS is a testament to our commitment to simplifying the publishing process”

Explore the new website here: jams.pub

It’s also great to see the JAMS team expanding our presence at conferences and on social media to engage more effectively with the academic community.

Recently, Facundo Santomé (Senior Marketing Manager) and Alex Ramos (Senior Marketing Specialist) represented JAMS at the APE 2025 conference in Berlin, highlighting how our platform empowers small and independent publishers to streamline and scale their journal management.

JAMS was built to change that by adapting to the unique requirements of each publisher.

At MDPI, we continually invest in our growth – not only by expanding our operations and staff but also by developing innovative products that serve the academic and publishing community at large. JAMS, with its comprehensive suite of journal management tools, is a testament to our commitment to simplifying the publishing process for our partners.

Imagine a submission system that frees up your time for strategy, innovation, and impactful publishing.

Under the leadership of Silvano Bonfatti (Product Manager, MDPI), the JAMS team has conducted in-depth market research to understand the challenges publishers face: endless administrative tasks, inefficient workflows, and systems that don’t always meet their needs.

If you believe JAMS could benefit any of your network contacts, please share our website. Contact the JAMS team. They are always ready to assist with your publishing needs.

What Sets JAMS Apart?

  • Scalability – Whether you're a niche journal or managing thousands of submissions, JAMS grows with you.
  • End-to-End Workflow – From submission to peer review and final publication, everything is in one place.
  • Automation That Works for You – Say goodbye to chasing reviewers and formatting issues, so that you can focus on quality instead.
  • Built by Publishers, for Publishers – JAMS is backed by MDPI’s expertise; we know exactly what it takes to run a journal smoothly.
  • Flexible & Fair Pricing – Supporting journals of all sizes, with special rates for non-profits and publishers in the Global South.

Partners Who Already Trust JAMS

If you believe JAMS could benefit any of your network contacts, please share our website. Contact the JAMS team. They are always ready to assist with your publishing needs.

Closing Thoughts

Visit to MDPI's Bangkok office

To conclude my APAC trip, I had the pleasure of visiting our Bangkok office from 22 to 24 January. The office has grown significantly, closing 2024 with a total of 445 colleagues across various departments, including Editorial, Production, Conference, Training, Journal Relationship Specialists (JRS), Managing Editors, and supporting teams in HR, Admin, IT, and Finance.

I would like to praise our Bangkok management team for their excellent work in supporting our growth and creating a positive work environment. Our colleagues here are humble, talented, hardworking, and appreciative of MDPI’s mission.

Thailand was among MDPI’s top 30 markets in 2024 for total publications. With our office in Bangkok, we have an opportunity to further promote open access while supporting local researchers and institutions. This includes open access discounts, author training sessions, conference sponsorships, and other initiatives. We currently have 25 Editorial Board Members (EBMs) from Thailand and will work on expanding this network.

Engaging with Group Leads

“Group leads play an important role in creating a safe, positive environment”

During my visit, I met with our group leads to highlight their crucial role in managing journal performance and mentoring new employees, especially given our increased hiring targets. Many new hires are early in their careers and require training, development, and support. Group leads play an important role in creating a safe, positive environment that fosters professional growth while maintaining MDPI’s reputation for service quality.

To wrap up the session, I added a personal touch by holding the door and giving everyone high-fives – a small gesture to show appreciation, boost morale, and strengthen team spirit. It’s important for our colleagues to feel seen, heard, and valued.

University Visit: King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB)

We also visited King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) to explore collaboration opportunities.

Our discussions focused on: Institutional Open Access Partnership (IOAP), Author training sessions, Conference sponsorships, Student employment initiatives, and more.

This visit reinforced the importance of building strong relationships with local universities, ensuring we continue to support and engage with the academic community in Thailand.

“My time in Bangkok was productive and inspiring”

My time in Bangkok was productive and inspiring. The senior team has done a great job in growing the office and creating a supportive, high-performing environment. I look forward to seeing continued success from our colleagues in Thailand.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

22 January 2025
Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Minerals in 2024


The editorial team at Minerals extends our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated reviewers whose expertise and commitment have been key to the journal’s success in 2024. Last year, Minerals received 6578 review reports from 3078 reviewers representing 81 countries and regions worldwide.

To recognize the invaluable time, effort, and attention to detail that each reviewer dedicates, Minerals expresses its sincere gratitude through an annual acknowledgment of reviewers.

We are honored to recognize the reviewers who allowed us to publish their names each year. The names of these reviewers are listed below in alphabetical order by first name:

Abbas Abbaszadeh Shahri Giovani Cioccari Nejib Jemmali
Abdel-Aal M. Abdel-Karim Giovanna Agrosì Nicholas Van Buer
Abdelfattah A. Dababat Girma Woldetinsae Nickolaj Rulyov
Abdessalem Badri Giulia Bosio Nicola Precisvalle
Abdul Haque Tunio Gönenç Göçmengil Nikolay Matushkin
Abu Sadat Md. Sayem Gonzalo R. Quezada Nilesh Kumar Rai
Adalgisa Scotti Govindarajan Narayanan Ning Li
Adam Cwudziński Guangfu Xing Ningning Liao
Adel Abdullah Surour Guangming Fu Noé Cheung
Adel Shirazy Guangzeng Wang Noel Moreira
Adeshina Adewale Adewale Adewumi Guilherme José Ramos Oliveira Norman R. Moles
Adolfo Fernádez Fernández Guilherme Loriato Potratz Nur Izzi Md. Yusoff
Agustín Laveglia Guiyong Liu Obiora Boniface Ezeudu
Ahlam Maremi Gülcan Bozkaya Octavian G. Duliu
Ahmad Alvandi Guo Chen Okay Altun
Ahmad Jamshidi-Zanjani Guochen Dong Olajide Jonathan Adamolekun
Ahmed E. Abdel Gawad Gustavo P. Zago Olena Artiushenko
Ahmed K. Sakr Hadi Nourizadeh Olga Gileva
Ahmed Serag Faried Hafidz Noor Fikri Olga Rodríguez
Ahmer Bilal Haikun Zhang Olga Sharonova
Ai Wang Haim Cikurel Oliwia Krauze
Aikaterini Toli Haiwei Zhang Omer Isik Ece
Ailton S. Brito Hamid Nasrellah Ömer Kamaci
Aiman Kopobayeva Hanin Samara Orevaoghene Eterigho-Ikelegbe
Ajit Kumar Sahoo Hanna Koshlak Oscar G. De Lucio
Åke Johansson Hans Konrad Johnsen Osvaldo Pavez
Ákos Kereszturi Hao Li Oya Cengiz
Alan Lolaev Hao Zang Pablo Caldevilla Domínguez
Alanielson Ferreira Harald Dill Patrícia Moreira Santos
Alberto Collareta Håvard Gautneb Patrick H. J. Mercier
Aleksandra Rybak Helena Sant’Ovaia Paul Alexandre
Aleksey Mekhonoshin Hengfeng Liu Paula Alexandra Gonçalves
Alessandra Altieri Henryk Otwinowski Paula F. Da Silva
Alessandra Costanzo Hexin Huang Paulo Alves Netto
Alessandro Blasi Himali Madushani Kanchanamala Delanka-Pedige Pavel A. Serov
Alessandro Luiz Rocha Oliveira Hiroshi Sasamoto Pavel Anatolyevich Nikolaychuk
Alessandro Petroccia Hongbo Li Pavel Grudinsky
Alexander A. Nikolaev Honglu Fei Pavel Kepezhinskas
Alexander G. Sokol Hossein Azizi Pavel Pushkarev
Alexander Iosifovich Voloshin Hossein Molayemat Pavel Sergeevich Nekhoroshkov
Alexander Marfin Hoyoung Jeong Pavle Tančić
Alexandre Ribeiro Cardoso Huaiming Li Pavlina Kousi
Alexandre Zaccaron Hussam Alghamdi Paweł Murzyn
Alexey Kotov Hussein Ali Saleem Paweł Tomach
Alexey Safonov Hussein Jaafar Kanbar Pedro Morais
Alexey Travin Hussein Marey Mahmoud Pedro Nogueira
Ali Aghajanian Sabbagh Hussin Ahmed Peixin Du
Ali Chenari Bouket İbrahim Çavuşoğlu Peng Li
Ali Shebl Ida Chojnacka Peter Voice
Alican Ozturk Ignez De Pinho Guimarães Petlovanyi Mykhailo
Alice Dal Fovo Igor Bunin Petr Belousov
Alicja Bakalarz Igor S. Peretyazhko Phillip Stothard
Aliya Safiulina Ildiko Gyollai Pia Hernandez
Alla Shogenova Ildikó Móczár Ping Gao
Allan Gomez-Flores İlyas Şavkliyildiz Ping Zhu
Alphonce Wikedzi Inna Derbeko Pooria Ebrahimi
Amanda Z. Calle Ioannis Kapageridis Prasad Pothana
Ambikapathi Nivetha Irena Lyubenova Grigorova Pura Alfonso
Amin Beiranvand Pour Irina Bayuk Purbajyoti Phukon
Amira Merchichi Irina Kircheva Marinova Purna Sulastya Putra
Amirabbas Karbalaeiramezanali Irshad Kammakakam Qi Chen
Amirhossein Mohammadi Isabelle Moretti Qingxiang Du
Amr Abd El-Raouf Isidro Alvarez Qinlian Wei
Amr Abdelnasser Ismail Ince Quentin P. Campbell
Amrita Dutt Itzel Sigala Rabah Kechiched
Amrita Kundu Ivan Troisi Rabah Laouar
Ana Claudia Queiroz Ladeira Ivan V. Kapyrin Rafael Navarro
Ana María Fernández Jacob B. Setera Raham Jalil
Ana Maria Mendez James Conder Ram Chandra Chaurasia
Ana Maria Silva James Macnae Ramin Soltanmohammadi
Anas Aleksandrovich Karimov Jan Golonka Raphael Gottardi
Anastasiya Afanasova Ján Štubňa Raphael Vicq
Anatoliy Galamay Jan Vilhelm Raúl Fernández
Anatoly Germanovich Nikolaev Janine Richter Raúl Miranda Avilés
Anđela Pustak Janine Rodrigues Figueiredo Remya P. Narayanan
André Sampaio Mexias Jarred Cain Lloyd Renato Sol Medeiros
Andrea Bloise Jaume Buxeda I. Garrigós Resham B. Thapa
Andrea Di Capua Javier Fernandez Reynes Rıza Görkem Oskay
Andrea Lazo Javier Fernández-Lozano Róbert Findorák
Andrea Schito Javier Flores-Badillo Robert Fitzpatrick
Andrei Apopei Jean Louis Vigneresse Robert Hewson
Andrei Kosterov Jean-Jacques Royer Robin J. Batterham
Andrey Dmitriev Jean-Michel Lafon Rodrigo Andrés Ortiz-Soto
Andrey Kazak Jelena D. Petrović Rodrigo F. M. Souza
Andrey Leonidovich Samusev Jesse Thornburg Rodrigo M. De Carvalho
Andrey Maslov Jesus Adrian Baldenebro-Lopez Roman Skala
Andrey Victorovich Osipov Jiang-Hai Wang Ronghua Peng
Andrie Mariana Garbers-Craig Jianliang Zhang Rongkui Su
Andris Anspoks Jianping Zhou Rosa Marques
Andrzej Urbaniec Jianwen Yu Rui Liu
Andy Hsitien Shen Jianxun Song Rumu Halder Banerjee
Andy Wilde Jim Buckman Ruxin Ding
Anette Regelous Jing Xu Sabari Arul Narayanasamy
Anna Luiza Marques Ayres Da Silva Jingya Cao Saeed Parnow
Anna Valerievna Spivak Jinhe Pan Saeid Esmaeiloghli
Anna W. Sobańska Jinlin Wang Saeid Karimi
Anton Ivanovich Volkov Jiří Hendrych Sahand Sarbishei
Antonina Karlina Jiří Mizera Saïd Ilmen
Antonio Alonso-Jiménez Jiten Pattnaik Salah Al Khirbash
Antonio Di Feo Joanna Kończyk Samuel Tetteh
Arda Akyel Joanne Gamage McEvoy Sanjeev Kumar
Aref Shirazi João Gameira Carvalho Santiago David Santamaría
Arevik Vardanyan John Alan Luczaj Saulo De Oliveira
Arianit Reka John Allan Webb Saumitra Misra
Ariela Mazoz John Dominic Smith Sayed M. Abo-Dahab
Arifudin Idrus John Kabuba Tshilenge Sebastiano Ettore Spoto
Arnaud Le Bris John Kinuthia Sergey A. Kovachev
Artem Romashev John Puffer Sergey B. Turuntaev
Artem V. Moiseev Jonathan Castillo Sergey Kvyatkovskiy
Artin Hatzikioseyian Jorge Cesar Masini Serkan Tuylu
Artur Banach Jorge Luis Costafreda Mustelier Seyed Kourosh Mahjour
Asal Hosseini Hosseini Monazzah Jose Antonio Linares-Catela Shah Faisal
Augusto Gonçalves Nobre Jose Batista Rodríguez Shahab Varkouhi
Aurora Petan Jose Gregorio Prato Shahe Shnorhokian
Ayoub Aziz Jose Joaquin Hernandez Torres Shahriar Abubakri
Bangjun Liu Josep M. Parés Shahrouz Babazadeh
Baolin Liu Joshua Nicholas Rasera Shaila Sharmin
Baolin Wang Juan Antonio Moreno Shaker M. A. Qaidi
Bartosz Puzio Juan Carlos Salas Sheng Zeng
Basilios Tsikouras Juan Cruz Larrasoaña Sherry Bremner
Batulzii Dash Juan Luis Jiménez Arias Shiba Shankar Acharya
Beatriz Garcia-Banos Juan M. Menendez-Aguado Shiyu Zhang
Behshad Jodeiri Shokri Juan Pablo Gevaudan Shohreh Hassanpour
Benjamin Musuku Juan R. Gomez Sibele Pergher
Bernhard Schulz Juhua Zhang Silvio Roberto Farias Vlach
Bernhardt Saini-Eidukat Junhuai Yang Simona Ferrando
Bhagirath Joshi Junhui Xiao Simonpietro Di Pierro
Bhrenno Marangoanha Junmo Ahn Sivasankaran Sivanandam
Bijan Taheri Justyna Topolska Sławomir Kędzior
Bin Zhang Juzhi Deng Sławomir Szymczyk
Bisse Salomon Betrant Kamal Kishore Sobhi Mahmoud Ghoneim
Blanca Bauluz Karabelo Macmillan Moloantoa Sofiane Djezzar
Bo Liu Katarzyna Górniak Sohrab Zendehboudi
Branimir Farkaš Katarzyna Machowiak Somaieh Akbar
Caio Carvalho Dos Santos Katarzyna Ochromowicz Songtao Ji
Cameron Manche Katarzyna Pasiut Soroush Rahmati
Camila Areias Kateryna Shmeltser Spyridon Bellas
Camille Rossignol Katrin Wendt-Potthoff Spyridon Dilalos
Can Gungoren Ke Hu Sreenivasa Rao Islavath
Can Serkan Keskin Ke Wu Stanisław Z. Mikulski
Carlo Cormio Kentaro Oishi Stanko Ružičić
Carlos Hoffmann Sampaio Khalid S. Essa Stavros Triantafyllidis
Carlos Pérez-Garrido Kira E. Vostrikova Stefan Seidlmayer
Carlos Sierra Kristin Carter Stefano Naitza
Carolina Keim Krzysztof Dudek Stefano Salvi
Cédric Roosz Krzysztof Starzec Stefano Urbani
Cezary Polakowski Kun Xiao Stella F. Valle
Chang-Hao Xiao Kürşad Asan Stéphane Brochot
Changle Wang Landry Soh Tamehe Stoyan Ivanov Karakashev
Chao Liu Larbi Rddad Suiyi Zhu
Chao Ni Laura Bulgariu Sulsiene Machado De Souza Gaia
Charalampos Vasilatos Laura Guidorzi Sunki Kwon
Charikleia Prochaska Laura Sanna Svetlana A. Kulikova
Charitha Thambiliyagodage Laurent Jerome Jouffret Sylvina Georgieva
Cheikh Elwali Malainine Lawrence Bbosa Tadeusz Peryt
Chengyu Liu Lázár Károly Takako Dekura Satsukawa
Chenyang Sun Lei Sun Takaomi Arai
Chenyu Wu Leif Cox Tang Ligang
Chenyue Liang Lena Kölbel Tao Song
Chiara Elmi Leonardo Negrao Tao Sun
Chiara Pelosi Leonardo Tomas Da Rocha Tapos Kumar Goswami
Chimwani Ngonidzashe Leonides Guireli Netto Taras Leonidovich Panikorovskii
Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe Leslaw Teper Tatiana Kochetkova
Chong Liu Levie Mweene Tatiana Setkova
Christiane Wagner Liang Qiu Tawanda Zvarivadza
Christina Stouraiti Lingan Bai Teresa Pi-Puig
Christina Vasiliki Lazaratou Lisandro Simão Terrence Mernagh
Christopher Greet Lisha Dong Thair Al-Ani
Christos L. Stergiou Liudmila Demina Theerayut Phengsaart
Chun Lv Longyi Shao Theresa Coetsee
Chunfu Liu Lu Zheng Thyego Silva
Chunguan Zhang Luca Aldega Tian Zhendong
Chunlin He Lucjan Sajkowski Timothy Oliver
Cihan Yalçin Luigi Jovane Tomasz Gawenda
Ciprian Chelariu Luigi Tito Marinoni Tomasz Matuła
Ciprian Constantina Luís Albardeiro Tongjun Chen
Claude Bazin Luis Tavares Túlio Moreira Campos
Claudio Oggeri Luis Vinnett Turan Uysal
Crina Bucur Łukasz Szeleszczuk Ufuk Malayoglu
Cristian Guacaneme Luminita Bejenaru Umut Kar
Cun Zhang Luyu Wang Upendra Baral
Dacian-Paul Marian Luzheng Chen Uroš Barudžija
Dandy Calla Choque Maaz A. Ali Urs Klötzli
Daniel Albero Santacreu Maedeh Amiri Vadim Parfenov
Daniel Kowol Mafalda Costa Vahid Ahadnejad
Daniel Kurt Unruh Magdalena Duchnowska Vahid Tavakoli
Daniel Muller Magdalena Kowalska Vaibhav Kumar Srivastava
Daniel Triboli Vieira Magdalena Zielińska Valeria Di Renzo
Daowei Wang Maja Poznanović Spahić Valter De Souza Felix
Daria Kiseleva Majid Ghaderi Vanderson Eney De Matos
Dariusz Obracaj Maksim Kuznetsov Vasiliy Belyaev
David Dotse Wemegah Malayath Aravindakshan Atmanand Vasily Dmitrievich Shcherbakov
David Gordon Robertson Malgorzata Labus Vedat Deniz
David M. Chambers Malibongwe Manono Veronika D. Grigorieva
David Orejana Manish Kumar Sinha Vesna Zalar Serjun
Denis Pankratov Manuel Moncada Victor Alfonso Rodriguez
Dennis O. Terry Manuel Nopeia Victor M. Chubarov
Despina Pentari Manuel Toscano Victor Nechaev
Deyun Ma Marcela Achimovičová Victor Quezada
Deyun Zhong Marcelo Avena Victor Roberto Parra Sanchez
Diana V. Manukovskaya Marco Benvenuti Victoria Corregidor
Diego Quintero Balbas Marek Jendryś Vikas C. Baranwal
Difei Zhao Marek Józef Borowski Viktorija Grigaitienė
Dimitar A. Dimov Maria Atanassova Vincenzo Stagno
Diogo Cordova Maria Filipa Gama Viviana Fonti
Diquan Li Maria J. Herrero Vladimir Berezovsky
Dmitry Pushcharovsky Maria Teresa Santos Vladimir Brigida
Dmitry Valeev Maria V. Ryazantseva Vladimir Frid
Dmitry Yu. Vlasov Marianella Talevi Vladimir Ivanovich Golik
Dolores Julia Yusá-Marco Marianna Kulkova Vladimir Nikolaevich Kuleshov
Domenico Montanari Marianna Tomašková Vladimir Tauson
Donald Hermann Fossi Marie Graff Vladislav Kostov-Kytin
Donatien Gomes Rodrigues Marija Ivanovic Volodymyr Falshtynskyi
Dongna Liu Marija Markovic Vu Huy Dao
Dongqing Li Marina Koether Wael Saied Matter
Dornadula Chandrasekharam Mario Tribaudino Waldemar Kępys
Douaa Fathy Maris Sinka Walid Oueslati
Douglas Mazzinghy Mariusz Bialecki Walter Gill
Dragana Radovanović Mark Dunn Walter L. Pohl
Duk-Min Kim Mark McMenamin Wanzhong Yin
Edgar Juárez-Arriaga Markus Olin Warren Day
Edoardo Barbero Marta Skaf Wei Gao
Eduadr Tokar Marta Valášková Wei Zhang
Edward Limin Lo Marthias Silwamba Weiyao Yan
Edyta Nartowska Martin Pengou Wenjun Yong
Ehab Awad Al-Emam Martina Zucchi Wenqing Huang
Ehsan Hosseiny Maryam Khosravi Wenxue Wang
Elena Pulidori Massimo D'Antonio Wenyuan Gao
Elena Salernitano Mathieu Firmin Henry Wenyue Qi
Elena Shaparenko Matija Perne Wenzhou Xiao
Eleni Gianni Matthias López Correa Xavier Emery
Elisa Laita Maura Fugazzotto Xiang Zhang
Elizaveta A. Pankrushina Mauricio Acosta Grinok Xianglei Zheng
Elizaveta Konstantinova Maurizio Aceto Xiangping Gu
Elsa Amsellem Maxim Muravyov Xiang-Yang Lou
Elvis Baffoe Mayara Fraeda Barbosa Teixeira Xiao Long
Emilia Le Pera Maziar E. Sauber Xiaodong Yu
Emmanuel Oke Mehdi Safari Xiaohong Liu
Erika Barison Mehmet Emin Şeker Xiaohua Li
Eugenio Fazio Melida Gutierrez Xiaojun (Jon) Liu
Eun Young Lee Merlin Gountie Dedzo Xiaoshi Li
Evgenia Maria Papaslioti Mianmo Meng Xiaoyuan Cao
Evgeniy Kislov Michael J. Abrams Xiaoyun Yan
Evgeniya Svetova Michael Montenari Xijuan Tan
Evgeny Karshakov Michele Dondi Xin Tan
Ezgi Ünal-İmer Miguel Angel Caja Xing Ding
Fabio Marco Miotti Miguel Angel Vicente Xishihui Du
Fabrice Giusti Miguel Antonio Barbero-Álvarez Xue-Ming Yang
Fanmao Wang Mikhail Statkus Yakup Umucu
Fan-Wei Liu Mikolaj Bernasowski Yanfeng Li
Farhad Faramarzi Milen Kadiyski Yang Zhang
Farhan Nabi Milena Rosić Yanhui Dong
Farzaneh Mami Khalifani Milica Vidak Vasić Yasser A. El-Nadi
Fatai Kolawole Ikumapayi Ming Liu Yassine Mouhib
Fazilat Yousefi Mingkun Li Ye Liu
Felipe Eduardo Olea Chandía Mohamad Sabsabi Yewuhalashet Fissha
Felipe Emerson André Alves Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Yi-Fang Cao
Felix Firsbach Mohamed F. Cheira Yihang Zhou
Feng Liang Mohamed Faisal Yike Li
Fengshuo Xi Mohamed Fouad Aly Yılmaz Demir
Feridun Boylu Mohamed Gobashy Yingchun Wei
Fernanda Andreola Mohammad Hossein Kadkhodaei Yisheng Zhang
Fernando Barrio-Parra Mohammad Sharifi Yoann Gréau
Fernando Nieto García Mohammadbagher Fathi Yonggang Feng
Filipe Telmo Jeremias Mohammadreza Heydartaemeh Yongqiang Yang
Fırat Atalay Mohammed Albaroot Yongsheng He
Flávia Cristina Silveira Braga Mohammed Rihan Maaze Younes Mamouch
Flavio Da Silva-Júnior Mohsen Taghavijeloudar Youness Benjalal
Florin Faur Mona A. Abdel-Fatah Yu Song
Francesca Volpi Monica Piochi Yuanyuan Zheng
Francisca San Martín Mouhamadou Amar Yuanzhong Zhang
Francisco Martín Labajos Mrityunjay Singh Yuliya Petrova
Francisco Ruiz Muammer Kaya Yun-Sheng Ren
František Kukurugya Muhammad Jamil Yuye Tan
Frederic J. Doucet Muhammed Ulucan Zadkov Denis
Frederick Roelofse Murat Olgaç Kangal Zhang Fan
Gabriel Kamilo Barrios Nadezhda Krivolutskaya Zhelun Ma
Gabriel Ruiz De Almodovar Sel Nadezhda Shchipalkina Zhelyazko Damyanov
Gan Cheng Nadia Mery Zheming Zhang
Gensheng Li Namam Salih Zhengle Chen
George Kontakiotis Napoleon Quaye Hammond Zhenjiang Liu
Georgia Pe-Piper Nargess Shirdashtzadeh Zhigang Song
Georgios Saratsis Narine Vardanyan Zhikai Liang
Gerel Ochir Nasrrddine Youbi Zhimin Zhu
Gheorghe Adrian Branoiu Nasser Abu Zeid Zhongrui Wu
Gheorghe Damian Natalia Kirsanova Zhuli Ren
Ghizlane Moutaoukil Natalia Rovella Zixing Xue
Giorgio Garuti Nathalie A. Wall Zuochen Li

21 January 2025
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in December 2024

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

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

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

Journal Founding Editor-in-Chief Journal Topics (Selected)


Prof. Dr. Zhaoyang Dong
City University of Hong Kong, China
Editorial | View inaugural issue

energy storage technologies; energy storage system management; energy storage applications; strategies in renewable energy generation grid integration; distributed storage systems; economics and markets for energy storage
View journal scope | Submit an article

Prof. Dr. Yang-Hui He
1. London Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Royal Institution, UK
2. University of Oxford, UK
Editorial | View inaugural issue
Euclidean geometry; differential geometry; algebraic geometry; complex geometry; discrete geometry; computational geometry; geometric group theory;  convex geometry
View journal scope | Submit an article

Dr. Michel Planat
Université de Franche-Comté, France
Editorial | View inaugural issue
differential topology; algebraic topology; manifold topology; homology theory; low-dimensional topology; fuzzy sets
View journal scope | Submit an article

Prof. Dr. Rashid Al Abri
1. Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
2. Oman Medical Association, Oman
Editorial | View inaugural issue
clinical practices as well as research and innovation in medical education, risk management in healthcare, and patient safety
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Prof. Dr. Ecevit Bilgili*
New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
*Prof. Dr. Ecevit Bilgili passed away before the completion of the inaugural issue. His dedication and vision for JPBI will always be remembered and serve as a guiding inspiration.
Editorial | View inaugural issue
early drug discovery and development; product characterization and pre-clinical testing; drug delivery systems and drug design; active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production
View journal scope | Submit an article

Dr. Weiyong Liu
Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Editorial | View inaugural issue
theories, methodologies, technologies, and applications in the fields of laboratory medicine and clinical chemistry
View journal scope | Submit an article

Prof. Dr. Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolívar
University of Granada, Spain
Editorial | View inaugural issue
scientometrics; informetrics; bibliometrics; altmetrics; webometrics; research evaluation
View journal scope | Submit an article

Prof. Dr. Fei Fan
Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
Editorial | View inaugural issue
regional growth theory and methods; regional system modeling and optimization; regional development policy; regional spatial evolution; environmental policy and instrument choice
View journal scope | Submit an article

Dr. Kevin Cianfaglione
Université Catholique de Lille, France
Editorial | View inaugural issue
wild species and their habitats; wild environments and biodiversity; natural environment management; wild land preservation
View journal scope | Submit an article

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

21 January 2025
Meet Us at the TMS 2025 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, 23–27 March 2025, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA


A range of MDPI journals will be attending the TMS 2025 Annual Meeting & Exhibition from 23 to 27 March 2025 at MGM Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

The TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition brings together more than 4000 engineers, scientists, business leaders, and other professionals in the minerals, metals, and materials fields for a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary exchange of technical knowledge.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at TMS 2025:

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please feel free to drop by our booth and start a conversation with us; we look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit https://www.tms.org/TMS2025 or contact the Materials Editorial Office at materials@mdpi.com.

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