Announcements

MDPI will be attending the 16th International Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments (ISMTII 2025) and the 3rd International Conference of Optical Imaging and Measurement (ICOIM 2025), which will be jointly held from 25 to 28 May 2025, at the East Lake Hotel in Wuhan, China.

The 1st International Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments (ISMTII) was held from 15 to 17 May 1989, in Wuhan, China. For the last 35 years, ISMTII has been successfully organized in Wuhan, Hayama, Miskolc-Lillafured, Cairo, Hong Kong, Huddersfield, Sendai, St. Petersburg, Daejeon, Aachen, Taipei, Xi'an, Niigata, and Seoul. ISMTII has established itself as a prominent meeting for international metrology experts. The conference has been jointly organized and sponsored by the International Committee on Measurements and Instrumentation (ICMI) since 1993 and has attracted more than 5,000 participants from over 50 countries and regions.

In 2025, the 16th ISMTII will be held in Wuhan, China, again. It will be jointly held with the 3rd International Conference on Optical Imaging and Measurement (ICOIM 2025), which is a prominent meeting focusing on the most recent challenges, trends, solutions, and innovations within different aspects of optical imaging and measurement.

ISMTII/ICOIM 2025 aims to provide a forum for world-class experts in the fields of optical imaging, nanometrology, precision metrology, and instrumentation to exchange ideas and inspire enthusiasm. 

The four-day symposium will not only provide opportunities for established and early career investigators to exchange cutting-edge techniques on measurement and instrumentation, but also bridge the gap between academia and industry by offering the opportunity to disclose the most challenging roadblocks in measurement and inspection in industry.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Metrology;
• Sensors;
• Micromachines;
• J. Imaging;
• Optics;
• Photonics;
• Instruments;
• NDT.

If you are attending the conference, please visit our booth #A02. 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://www.ismtii2025.com/En/Default.

We are pleased to announce that Photonics (ISSN: 2304-6732) has been selected for coverage in the science citation index Ei Compendex in April 2025. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all of the authors, reviewers, and editors who have contributed to this journal and helped us to accomplish this achievement.

Photonics is an international, scientific, peer-reviewed, open access journal on the science and technology of optics and photonics, published monthly online by MDPI. We aim at establishing Photonics as a leading venue for publishing high-impact fundamental research but also applications of optics and photonics. Photonics particularly welcomes both theoretical (simulation) and experimental research. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. Full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced. Electronic files and software regarding the full details of the calculation and experimental procedure, if unable to be published in a normal way, can be deposited as supplementary material. 

To make the most of this opportunity, we would like to invite you to submit your research to the journal, and we warmly welcome you to consider Photonics as a platform for publishing your work. If you have a paper concerning any topic within the scope of the journal, please submit it via the journal’s website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/photonics.

Photonics Editorial Office

MDPI invites all esteemed experts to join our Photonics (ISSN: 2304-6732) webinar on “Advanced Materials for Energy Photonics”. Photonics plays a crucial role in advancing various fields, including sustainable energy. The development of novel materials is key to next-generation photovoltaics, enabling clean energy solutions with lower costs and reduced energy payback.

Chaired by Dr. Aung Ko Ko Kyaw, this webinar features Dr. Pichaya Pattanasattayavong, Dr. Safakath Karuthedath, and Dr. Yong Zhang, who will present their latest research on photovoltaics, with a focus on perovskites and organic molecular materials.

We look forward to your participation in this discussion.

Webinar: Advanced Materials for Energy Photonics
Date: 23 April 2025
Time: 15:00–16:30 (CST Asia) | 09:00–10:30 (CEST)
More information: https://sciforum.net/event/photonics-1

This is a free webinar. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Please register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.

Register for free at the following link:

Program:

Conference Chair and Speakers:

• Dr. Aung Ko Ko Kyaw (Chair), Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, China;
• Dr. Pichaya Pattanasattayavong, School of Molecular Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Thailand;
• Dr. Safakath Karuthedath, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, China;
• Dr. Yong Zhang, Sustainable Energy and Environment Thrust, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), China.

Marking 100 years since quantum mechanics transformed our understanding of the universe, its principles now fuel innovations that touch every facet of life—from energy systems to digital security. The theme of the 2025 World Quantum Day, “Every Day in 2025”, celebrates how quantum science bridges abstract theory and real-world impacts, fostering a future in which curiosity and collaboration drive progress.

MDPI invites researchers and readers to explore our open access journals, Special Issues, and collaborative projects that advance quantum knowledge. Discover freely accessible studies spanning foundational theories to modern applications, engage in global discussions through online forums, and contribute to open science efforts that connect minds across disciplines. Together, let us build a community where shared insights spark progress for the next 100 years.

“Introduction to Bell’s Inequality in Quantum Mechanics”
by Marcelo Santos Guimaraes, Itzhak Roditi and Silvio Paolo Sorella
Universe 2024, 10(10), 396; https://doi.org/10.3390/universe10100396 

“Classical and Quantum Physical Reservoir Computing for Onboard Artificial Intelligence Systems: A Perspective”
by A. H. Abbas, Hend Abdel-Ghani and Ivan S. Maksymov
Dynamics 2024, 4(3), 643-670; https://doi.org/10.3390/dynamics4030033 

“Finite-Time Dynamics of an Entanglement Engine: Current, Fluctuations and Kinetic Uncertainty Relations”
by Jeanne Bourgeois, Gianmichele Blasi, Shishir Khandelwal and Géraldine Haack
Entropy 2024, 26(6), 497; https://doi.org/10.3390/e26060497 

“A Dyson Brownian Motion Model for Weak Measurements in Chaotic Quantum Systems”
by Federico Gerbino, Pierre Le Doussal, Guido Giachetti and Andrea De Luca
Quantum Rep. 2024, 6(2), 200-230; https://doi.org/10.3390/quantum6020016 

“The Superconducting Dome in Artificial High-T_c Superlattices Tuned at the Fano–Feshbach Resonance by Quantum Design”
by Gennady Logvenov, Nicolas Bonmassar, Georg Christiani, Gaetano Campi, Antonio Valletta and Antonio Bianconi
Condens. Matter 2023, 8(3), 78; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat8030078 

“Interactions and Dynamics of One-Dimensional Droplets, Bubbles and Kinks”
by Garyfallia C. Katsimiga, Simeon I. Mistakidis, Boris A. Malomed, Dimitris J. Frantzeskakis, Ricardo Carretero-Gonzalez and Panayotis G. Kevrekidis
Condens. Matter 2023, 8(3), 67; https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat8030067 

“Review of Orbital Magnetism in Graphene-Based Moiré Materials”
by Priyamvada Jadaun and Bart Soreé
Magnetism 2023, 3(3), 245-258; https://doi.org/10.3390/magnetism3030019 

“Impact of Multiple Phase Transitions in Dense QCD on Compact Stars”
by Armen Sedrakian
Particles 2023, 6(3), 713-730; https://doi.org/10.3390/particles6030044 

“Neutron Interferometer Experiments Studying Fundamental Features of Quantum Mechanics”
by Armin Danner, Hartmut Lemmel, Richard Wagner, Stephan Sponar and Yuji Hasegawa
Atoms 2023, 11(6), 98; https://doi.org/10.3390/atoms11060098 

“EUV/VUV Spectroscopy for the Study of Carbon Impurity Transport in Hydrogen and Deuterium Plasmas in the Edge Stochastic Magnetic Field Layer of Large Helical Device”
by Tetsutarou Oishi, Shigeru Morita, Masahiro Kobayashi, Gakushi Kawamura, Yasuko Kawamoto, Tomoko Kawate, Suguru Masuzaki, Chihiro Suzuki and Motoshi Goto
Plasma 2023, 6(2), 308-321; https://doi.org/10.3390/plasma6020021 

“Isospin-Symmetry Breaking within the Nuclear Shell Model: Present Status and Developments”
by Nadezda A. Smirnova
Physics 2023, 5(2), 352-380; https://doi.org/10.3390/physics5020026 

“3 W Continuous-Wave Room Temperature Quantum Cascade Laser Grown by Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition”
by Teng Fei, Shenqiang Zhai, Jinchuan Zhang, Quanyong Lu, Ning Zhuo, Junqi Liu, Lijun Wang, Shuman Liu, Zhiwei Jia, Kun Li, Yongqiang Sun, Kai Guo and Fengqi Liu
Photonics 2023, 10(1), 47; https://doi.org/10.3390/photonics10010047

“The Three-Decade Journey of Quantum Cascade Lasers”	“Quantum Optics and Quantum Information”
“Advances in QCD: Bridging Heavy-Ion Collisions and Electron Scattering at the Electron-Ion Collider”	“Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime and Its Implications for Cosmology, Blackholes and Quantum Gravity, 2nd Edition”
“Quantum Computing for Flow Simulations”	“Research on the Magnetism of Heavy-Fermion Systems”

MDPI will be attending the 4th National Conference on Electronic Information Materials and Devices, which will be held in Nanjing, China, from 18 to 20 April 2025. The 4th National Conference on Electronic Information Materials and Devices is a national academic conference organized and initiated by the Expert Committee of Electronic Information Materials and Devices, held once a year, and is an effective platform for academic exchange and the release of new results in the field. The conference aims to gather domestic scientific and technological workers and industrial units to discuss the key, hot, cutting-edge and common scientific issues in the field of research, share the latest results, explore basic research ideas and priority development directions, promote technological progress and industrialization coordination, grasp the development trend of scientific research and industry, and promote industry–university–research contracts and leapfrog development.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Journal of Low Power Electronics and Applications;
• Electronic Materials;
• Electronics;
• Hardware;
• Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks;
• Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Analyses;
• Quantum Beam Science;
• AI;
• Chips;
• Photonics;
• Designs;
• Micromachines.

Conference: The 32nd International Conference on Photochemistry
Date: 13–18 July 2025
Location: Aachen, Germany

MDPI will be attending the 32nd International Conference on Photochemistry as an exhibitor. The conference will be held from 13 to 18 July 2025. We welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

The 32nd International Conference on Photochemistry is jointly organized by the RWTH Aachen University and the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.

The conference will focus on the following topics:

• Frontiers in photochemical sciences;
• The photophysics and photochemistry of solar energy conversion;
• Pushing the spectroscopic and microscopic limits of single molecules;
• Photoswitches for super-resolution fluorescence microscopy;
• Plasmonics & photonics;
• Photochemical reaction kinetics and mechanisms;
• Industrial photochemistry;
• Photochemistry and the sustainable environment;
• New theoretical tools in photochemistry;
• Advanced spectroscopic methods;
• Molecular photomedicine;
• Photoredox catalysis;
• Enriching materials science with photochemistry;
• Light-Driven Functional Molecular Systems.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Photochem;
• Chemistry;
• Solids;
• Molecules;
• Energies;
• Photonics;
• Chemosensors;
• Colorants.

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 about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.icp2025.de/.

Conference: Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics 2025
Date: 6–8 May 2025
Location: California, USA

MDPI will be attending the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics 2025, which will be held from 6 to 8 May 2025 in California, USA.

CLEO is the world's premier academic conference in the field of laser and optoelectronics science, sponsored by the international authority Optica (formerly the Optical Society of America), to promote cutting-edge research in photonics, quantum technology, ultrafast optics and interdisciplinary applications.

The 2025 edition of CLEO has the following highlights:

• 150+ invited speakers: Hear from luminaries at prestigious institutions such as MIT, Stanford, and international research hubs;
• 29 topic categories: Explore cutting-edge themes spanning ultrafast lasers, quantum photonics, optical engineering, biomedical optics, and next-gen communication technologies;
• Plenary program: Visionary keynotes will address transformative trends, including AI-driven photonics and sustainable energy solutions.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Applied Sciences;
• Photonics;
• Micromachines;
• Technologies;
• Quantum Reports;
• Optics;
• Instruments;
• Entropy;
• Chips;
• Metrology;
• Chemosensors.

If you are planning to attend the 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: https://cleoconference.org/.

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.

MDPI will attend the 2025 APS March Annual Meeting in Hong Kong, which will take place from 16 to 22 March 2025 at the University of Hong Kong (Main Campus), Hong Kong, China.

The Physical Society of Hong Kong and the APS have arranged to host the Hong Kong Satellite Conference (MM2025HK) of the APS March Meeting. Some of the presentations at the Hong Kong venue can be livestreamed to the APS March Conference (MM2025) online platform at the same time, and attendees can watch the online presentations at the APS main venue remotely. For researchers who are unable to attend the conference in person in the United States for various reasons, the conference will provide a valuable platform to present their research results and engage in academic exchanges with international partners.

MDPI is excited to participate in this prestigious event. We welcome you to visit MDPI’s booth, where you will be able to have face-to-face exchanges with our representatives, learn more about our open access publishing services, and acquire gifts.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Acoustics;
• Galaxies;
• Optics;
• Atoms;
• Dynamics;
• Entropy;
• Magnetism;
• Particles;
• Photonics;
• Plasma;
• Quantum Reports;
• Fluids;
• Condensed Matter;
• Symmetry;
• Modern Mathematical Physics.

MDPI is also sponsoring the Best Student Presentation Award and Best Student Poster Award at the conference.