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1 October 2025
2024 MDPI Top 1000 Reviewers


We are honored to recognize the 2024 MDPI Top 1000 Reviewers—scholars whose exemplary commitment to rigorous and constructive peer review is vital in upholding the highest standards of academic publishing.

Selected from a distinguished pool of 215,000 reviewers from 65 countries and regions worldwide, these honorees stand out for their exceptional expertise, diligence, and dedication to advancing research through timely and thoughtful reviews. Their constructive and impartial feedback ensures the publication of high-quality, impactful research, while their timely reviews facilitate swift revisions and faster publication of innovative work.

Peer review is the invisible foundation of academic progress. With gratitude and respect, we celebrate these 1000 scholars who made that foundation stronger in 2024. We respected all privacy preferences, with part of nominees opting for limited attribution.

The names of these reviewers are listed below in alphabetical order by first name:

Abbas Yazdinejad

Hanane Boutaj

Oscar De Lucio

Abdessamad Belhaj

Hany H. Arab

Otilia Manta

Abdolreza Jamilian

Hao Zang

Panagiotis D. Michailidis

Abdul Waheed

Hatem Amin

Panagiotis Simitzis

Abiel Aguilar-González

Henry Alba

Paola Prete

Adina Santana

Hiroyuki Noda

Paolo Trucillo

Aditya Velidandi

Hitoshi Tanaka

Patricia Kara De Maeijer

Adrian Stancu

Horst Lenske

Patrícia Pires

Adriana Borodzhieva

Hossein Azadi

Paulo Schwingel

Adriana Cristina Urcan

Houlin Yu

Pavel Loskot

Adriano Bressane

Huaifu Deng

Pedro García-Ramírez

Agbotiname Imoize

Huamin Jie

Pedro Pablo Zamora

Agustin L. Herrera-May

Hugo Lisboa

Pedro Pereira

Ahmed Arafa

Igor L. Zakharov

Pei-Hsun Wang

Ahmet Cagdas Seckin

Igor Litvinchev

Pellegrino La Manna

Ailton Cesar Lemes

Igor Vujović

Petar Ozretić

Akash Kumar

Ildiko Horvath

Petko Petkov

Akihiko Murayama

Ilya A. Khodov

Petr Komínek

Alain E. Le Faou

Ilya Zavidovskiy

Petras Prakas

Alain Massart

Imran Ali Lakhiar

Petro Pukach

Alejandro Plascencia

Ines Aguinaga-Ontoso

Petru Alexandru Vlaicu

Aleksandar Ašonja

Ioan Hutu

Phil Chilibeck

Aleksandra Głowacka

Ioan Petean

Pia Lopez-Jornet

Aleksandra Nesić

Irena M. Ilic

Pietro Geri

Alessio Ardizzone

Isaac Lifshitz

Pingfan Hu

Alessio Faccia

Ismael Cristofer Baierle

Piotr Cyklis

Alexander E. Berezin

I-Ta Lee

Piotr Gauden

Alexander Lykov

Itzhak Aviv

Piotr Gawda

Alexander Robitzsch

Iustinian Bejan

Pradeep Kumar Panda

Alexandre Landry

Ivan Matveev

Pradeep Varadwaj

Alexey Chubarov

Ivan Pavlenko

Presentación Caballero

Alexey Morgounov

Ivana Mitrović

Pu Xie

Alexis Rodríguez

Iyyakkannu Sivanesan

Qingchao Li

Alfredo Silveira De Borba

Jacek Abramczyk

Qinghua Qiu

Ali Hashemizdeh

Jacques Cabaret

Qingwei Chen

Alison De Oliveira Moraes

Jaime A. Mella-Raipán

Radoslaw Jasinski

Aliyu Aliyu

Jaime Taha-Tijerina

Radu Racovita

Alok Dhaundiyal

James Chun Lam Chow

Rafael Galvão De Almeida

Álvaro Antón-Sancho

James Chung-Wai Cheung

Rafael Melo

Amit Ranjan

James O. Finckenauer

Rafal Kukawka

Amritlal Mandal

Jan Cieśliński

Rafał Watrowski

Ana Isabel Roca-Fernández

Ján Moravec

Raffaele Pellegrino

Ana Tomić

Jarbas Miguel

Rajender Boddula

Anas Alsobeh

Jaroslav Dvorak

Ralf Hofmann

Anastasios Karayiannakis

Jarosław Przybył

Ran Wang

Andre Luiz Costa

Jasenka Gajdoš Kljusurić

Ranko S. Romanić

Andrea Bianconi

Jasmina Lukinac

Ratna Kishore Velamati

Andrea Sonaglioni

Jawad Tanveer

Rebecca Creamer

Andrea Tomassi

Jean Carlos Bettoni

Reggie Surya

Andrés Fernando Barajas Solano

Jennie Golding

Rehan Siddiqui

Andrés Novoa

Jerzy Chudek

Renato Maaliw

Andreu Comas-Garcia

Jhih-Rong Liao

Reuven Yosef

Andrew Lane

Jiachen Li

Ricardo García-León

Andrew Lothian

Jianzhu Liu

Richard Murray

Andrew Sortwell

Jiaquan Yu

Robert Boyd

Andrius Katkevičius

Jibing Chen

Robert H. Eibl

Andromachi Nanou

Jie Gao

Robert James Crammond

Andrzej Kielian

Jie Hua

Robert Oleniacz

Andrzej Kozłowski

Jill Channing

Roberto Passera

Andrzej Zolnowski

Jinfeng Li

Rodolpho Fernando Vaz

Ángel Josabad Alonso-Castro

Jinle Xiang

Rodrigo Galo

Ángel Llamas

Jinliu Chen

Roger E. Thomas

Angelo Ferlazzo

Jinyao Lin

Roger W. Bachmann

Angelo Marcelo Tusset

Jinyu Hu

Rogério  Leone Buchaim

Anil K. Meher

Jiří Remr

Roman Trach

Animesh Kumar Basak

Jiying Liu

Roman Trochimczuk

Anita Silvana Ilak Peršurić

João Everthon Da Silva Ribeiro

Romil Parikh

Anna Kharkova

Joao Pessoa

Romina Fucà

Anna Lenart-Boroń

Joaquim Carreras

Ronald Nelson

Anna Piotrowska

John Adams Sebastian

Rosie Yagmur Yegin

Anne Anderson

John Van Boxel

Roxana Lucaciu

Antiopi-Malvina Stamatellou

Jonathan Puente-Rivera

Rui Sales Júnior

Antonia Kondou

Jordi-Roger Riba

Rui Vitorino

Antonio Miguel Ruiz Armenteros

Jorge De Andres-Sanchez

Ruo Wang

Anusorn Cherdthong

Jorge Guillermo Diaz Rodriguez

Ryoma Michishita

Aram Cornaggia

Jorge Luis Zambrano-Martinez

Sabina Necula

Ariana Saraiva

José F. Fontanari

Sabina Umirzakova

Ariel Soares Teles

José Felipe Orzuna-Orzuna

Said EL-Ashker

Aristeidis Karras

José Francisco Segura Plaza

Saïf Ed-Dı̂n Fertahi

Arnaud Dragicevic

José Luis Díaz

Salvatore Romano

Artem Obukhov

José Luis Rivera-Armenta

Sándor Beszédes

Arvind Kumar Shukla

Jose M. Miranda

Santiago Lain

Arvind Negi

Jose M. Mulet

Sara Black Brown

Athanasios A. Panagiotopoulos

Jose Navarro-Pedreño

Sarat Chandra Mohapatra

Augustine Edegbene

José Pedro Cerdeira

Sarunas Grigaliunas

Aunchalee Aussanasuwannakul

Jouni Räisänen

Saša Milojević

Aurel Maxim

Jui-Yang Lai

Sawsan A. Zaitone

Barbara Symanowicz

Juliana Fernandes

Scott E. Hendrix

Bartosz Płachno

Julio Plaza Díaz

Seong-Gon Kim

Bela Kocsis

Juliusz Huber

Sergii Babichev

Benedetto Schiavo

Jun Liu

Sergio Da Silva

Bernhard Koelmel

Junyu Chen

Sérgio Felipe

Bhupendra Prajapati

Karan Nayak

Sergio Guzmán-Pino

Bierng-Chearl Ahn

Karel Allegaert

Seyed Kourosh Mahjour

Bo Zhou

Katarina Aškerc Zadravec

Seyed Masoud Parsa

Bohong Zhang

Katarzyna Kubiak-Wójcicka

Shedrach Benjamin Pewan

Bonface Ombasa Manono

Katarzyna Peta

Shehwaz Anwar

Bozhidar Stefanov

Katarzyna Tandecka

Shengwen Tang

Brach Poston

Katherine Bussey

Shih-Lin Lin

Byeong Yong Kong

Katsuya Ichinose

Shilong Li

Caio Sampaio

Kazuharu Bamba

Shing-Hwa Liu

Caius Panoiu

Kazuhiko Kotani

Shu Yuan

Caiyun Wang

Kazuhiko Nakadate

Shuohong Wang

Calin Mircea Gherman

Keigi Fujiwara

Shuolin Xiao

Camelia Delcea

Keith Rochfort

Shuping Wu

Cardellicchio Angelo

Kenneth Waters

Sihui Dong

Carlos Alberto Ligarda Samanez

Keren Dopelt

Sławomir Rabczak

Carlos Almeida

Kira E. Vostrikova

Sojung Kim

Carlos Balsas

Kit Leong Cheong

Songli Zhu

Carlos López-de-Celis

Konstantinos Vergos

Soonhee Hwang

Carlos Marcuello

Koyeli Girigoswami

Soo-Whang Baek

Carlos Pascual-Morena

Krzysztof R. Karsznia

Soufiane Haddout

Carlos Torres-Torres

Krzysztof Szwajka

Sousana Papadopoulou

Casey Watters

Krzysztof Wołk

Spiros Paramithiotis

Castillo Castillo

Kumar Ganesan

Spyridon Kaltsas

Changmin Shi

Lan Lin

Srecko Stopic

Chao Chen

László Radócz

Srinivasan Sathiyaraj

Chao Gu

Laurent Donzé

Stefano Mancin

Chao Zhang (China)

Lei He

Subhadeep Das

Chao Zhang (Singapore)

Lei Huang

Sumedha Nitin Prabhu

Chellapandian Maheswaran

Leonard-Ionut Atanase

Sushant K. Rawal

Cheonshik Kim

Leonardo Henrique Dalcheco Messias

Svetoslav Todorov

Chia Hung Kao

Leonie Brummer

Szymon Janczar

Chiachung Chen

Levon Gevorkov

Tadeusz Kowalski

Chiara Cinquini

Li Fu

Tadeusz Sierotowicz

Chieh-Chih Tsai

Lidija Hauptman

Taha Koray Sahin

Christian Rojas

Lin-Fu Liang

Tahir Cetin Akinci

Chu Zhang

Ling Yang

Takuo Sakon

Chuanyu Sun

Lingli Deng

Tamara Lazarević-Pašti

Chun-Wei Yang

Ljubica Kazi

Tao Zhang

Claudia Bita-Nicolae

Lotfi Boudjema

Taras P. Pasternak

Constant Mews

Louis Moustakas

Tarek Eldomiaty

Cristian Vacacela Gomez

Luca Ulrich

Taro Urase

Cristiano Matos

Luis Adrian De Jesús-González

Tenzer Robert

Cristian-Valeriu Stanciu

Luis Alfonso Díaz-Secades

Thawatchai Phaechamud

Cristóbal Macías Villalobos

Luis Filipe Almeida Bernardo

Thomas Michael

Dalia Calneryte

Luis Nestor Apaza Ticona

Tiberiu Harko

Daniel Hernandez-Patlan

Luis Puente-Díaz

Timea Claudia Ghitea

Daniele Ritelli

Luiz Antonio Alcântara Pereira

Timothy John Mahony

Daniel-Ioan Curiac

Łukasz Rakoczy

Timothy Omara

Daniil Olennikov

Łukasz Szeleszczuk

Tomasz Hikawczuk

Daodao Hu

Maciej Kruszyna

Tomasz M. Karpiński

Daqin Guan

Magdalena Jaciow

Tomasz Trzepiecinski

Daria Chudakova

Maha Nasr

Triantafyllos Didangelos

Daria Mottareale-Calvanese

Maharshi Bhaswant

Tsvetelin Zaevski

Dariusz Dziki

Maksim Zavalishin

Ulrich J. Pont

Dariusz Gozdowski

Małgorzata Jeleń

Vadim Kramar

David Kieda

Man Fai Leung

Vagner Lunge

David Luviano-Cruz

Manickam Minakshi

Valério Monteiro-Neto

Da-Zhi Sun

Marcel Sari

Van Giap Do

Debra Wetcher-Hendricks

Marcello Iasiello

Van-An Duong

Demin Cai

Marco Limongiello

Vanni Nicoletti

Dennis Dieks

Marco Zucca

Vasilios Liordos

Deokho Lee

Marconi Batista Teixeira

Vedran Mrzljak

Deyu Li

Marcos Vinícius Da Silva

Vicente Romo Pérez

Diego Romano Perinelli

Marek Cała

Victor-Alexandru Briciu

Dimitris Tatsis

Maria G. Ioannides

Viktor V. Brygadyrenko

Dirceu Ramos

Maria João Lima

Vinícius Silva Belo

Dmitrii Pankin

Maria Kantzanou

Violeta Popovici

Dmitriy Yambulatov

Maria Leonor Abrantes Pires

Viorel Dragos Radu

Dmitry Kultin

Mariana Buranelo Egea

Viswas Raja Solomon

Dongwei Di

Mariana Magalhães

Viviani Oliveira

Dorota Formanowicz

Marija Strojnik

Vlad Rotaru

Dragan Marinkovic

Marijn Speeckaert

Vladica Stojanović

Drazenko Glavic

Marina G. Holyavka

Volodymyr Hrytsyk

Duguleana Mihai

Marina Gravit

Volodymyr Ponomaryov

Dušan S. Dimić

Mario Cerezo Pizarro

Waldemar Studziński

E Terasa Chen

Mario Ganau

Wanming Lin

Edoardo Bucchignani

Mariusz Ptak

Waseem Jerjes

Eduard Zadobrischi

Marlen Vitales-Noyola

Wei-Chieh Lee

Edwin Villagran

Marta Forte

Weiming Fang

Eitan Simon

Martha Rocío Moreno-Jimenez

Weiren Luo

Elena Chitoran

Marwan El Ghoch

Weiwei Jiang

Elena Marrocchino

Marzena Włodarczyk-Stasiak

Wenan Yuan

Elisabeta Negrău

Massimiliano Schiavo

Wenguang Yang

Elisavet Bouloumpasi

Massoomeh Hedayati Marzbali

Wenluan Zhang

Elochukwu Ukwandu

Mateusz Rozmiarek

Wiesław Przygoda

Emil Smyk

Matt Smith

Wilian Paul Arévalo Cordero

Emilio Bucio

Matteo Riccò

Wilian Pech-Rodríguez

Emmanouil Karampinis

Matthias Müller

Wislei R. Osório

Ericsson D. Coy-Barrera

Mauro Lombardo

Wi-Young So

Eugeniusz Koda

Md. Ataur Rahman

Wojciech Sałabun

Ewa Chomać-Pierzecka

Md. Biddut Hossain

Wojciech Zabierowski

Ewa Tomaszewska

Meisam Abdollahi

Xiaofei Du

Ezhaveni Sathiyamoorthi

Meng-Hwan Lee

Xiaolong Ji

Fabio Corti

Meng-Yao Li

Xiaomin Xu

Fahmi Zairi

Meysam Keshavarz

Xiaoshuang Ma

Fanzhi Kong

Michael Eisenhut

Xiaoying Liu

Fasih Ullah Haider

Michael Gerlich

Xiao-Yong Wang

Fayez Tarsha-Kurdi

Mihaela Brindusa Tudose

Xinming Zhang

Fekete Mónika

Mihaela Niculae

Xinqiao Liu

Felipe Jiménez

Mihaela Tinca Udristioiu

Xinqing Xiao

Feng Wen

Mihaela Toderaş

Xuechen Zheng

Ferdinando Di Martino

Mihai Crenganis

Xueming Zhang

Fernanda Tonelli

Mika Simonen

Xuezhen Wang

Fernando Lessa Tofoli

Milan Toma

Xuguang Cai

Fernando Viadero-Monasterio

Miloš Lichner

Yair Wiseman

Fethi Ouallouche

Milos Seda

Yang Xu

Flavio Arroyo

MIloš Zrnić

Yangwon Lee

Flor H. Pujol

Min Xia

Yanhong Peng

Florin Dumitru Bora

Mina Tadros

Yao Ni

Florin Nechita

Mingren Shen

Yaoxiang Li

Francesco Di Bello

Mircea Neagoe

Yasushige Shingu

Francesco Galluzzo

Mirela-Fernanda Zaltariov

Yaswanth Kuthati

Francisco Haces Fernandez

Mirjana Ljubojević

Yaxin Liu

Francisco Rego

Mirko Stanimirović

Ygor Jessé Ramos

Francisco Solano

Mirza Pojskić

Yi Xu

Frédéric Muttin

Modesto Pérez-Sánchez

Yifan Zhao

Fredrick Eze

Mohammad Ali Sahraei

Yih Jeng

Gabriel Milan

Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi Tilaki

Yiyang Chen

Gabriel Zazeri

Mohammad Qneibi

Yoichi Shiraishi

Galina Ilieva

Mohammed Gamal

Yong Hwan Kim

Gary Van Vuuren

Mohammed Sayed

Yongqi Yin

Gennadiy Kolesnikov

Mounia Tahri

Young-joo Ahn

George E. Mustoe

Muhammad Ahsan Asghar 

Yousi Fu

George Lazaroiu

Muhammad N. Mahmood

Yuan Meng

George Xiroudakis

Muhammad Syafrudin

Yuefei Zhuo

Georgiy Gamov

Muhammed Yildirim

Yugang He

Gerald Cleaver

Murilo E. C. Bento

Yuliia Trach

Ghassan Ghssein

Muthuraj Arunpandian

Yuliya Semenova

Gian Mario Migliaccio

Narcis Eduard Mitu

Yuri Jorge Peña-Ramirez

Giancarlo Trimarchi

Naser Alsharairi

Yuri Konstantinov

Gianmarco Ferrara

Natale Calomino

Yusheng Xiang

Giovanni Tesoriere

Natanael Karjanto

Yutaka Ohsedo

Giuseppe Brunetti

Nataša Nastić

Zaihua Duan

Giuseppe Di Martino

Naveed Ahmad

Zelaya-Molina Lily Xochilt

Giuseppe Losurdo

Nebojsa Pavlovic

Zenon Pogorelić

Giuseppina Uva

Neli Milenova Vilhelmova

Zhang Ying

Glauber Cruz

Nguyen Dinh-Hung

Zhanni Luo

Glenn Morrison

Nguyen Quoc Khuong

Zhao Ding

Gloria Cerasela Crisan

Nicola Magnavita

Zhengmao Li

Gordana Wozniak-Knopp

Nicoleta Dospinescu

Zhengwei Huang

Gordon Alderink

Nicoletta Cera

Zhidong Zhou

Grazia Giuseppina Politano

Nidhi Puranik

Zhijun Li

Grigorios L. Kyriakopoulos

Nikita Osintsev

Zhixiong Lu

Grzegorz Woroniak

Nikita V. Martyushev

Zhizhong Zhang

Grzegorz Zieliński

Nikola Stanisic

Zhong-Gao Jiao

Guadalupe Gabriel Flores-Rojas

Nilakshi Barua

Zia Muhammad

Guangnian Xiao

Nobuo Funabiki

Žiga Laznik

Guanxi Yan

Octavian Vasiliu

Zigmantas Gudžinskas

Guoyou Zhang

Oguzhan Der

Zishan Ahmad

Gustavo Henrique Nalon

Oimahmad Rahmonov

Zivan Gojkovic

Hai-yu Ji

Olga Morozova

Zoran Mijić

Hamza Faraji

Onur Dogan

Zsuzsanna Bacsi

Hamza Sohail

Ophir Freund

21 October 2025
Processes Best PhD Thesis Award—Winner Announced


Processes (ISSN: 2227-9717) is delighted to announce the winner of the Best PhD Thesis Award, which honors outstanding doctoral research in the field of chemistry, biochemistry, biology, materials, or related process/systems engineering research. This award recognizes early career researchers whose PhD work demonstrates exceptional scientific quality, innovation, and potential impact.

This year’s award has been granted to the following paper:

  • “Removal of organic and inorganic pollutants from water in continuous catalytic systems”

by Dr. Ana Sofia Guedes Gorito dos Santos (University of Porto, Portugal)

As the awardee, Dr. Ana Sofia Guedes Gorito dos Santos will receive CHF 500, an electronic certificate, and a voucher to waive the Article Processing Charges (APCs) for one submission in Processes (subject to peer review)— valid for one year.

With an impressive number of high-quality submissions, the selection process was highly competitive. The Processes Editorial Office and Award Evaluation Committee would like to thank all applicants for their excellent contributions, which covered a wide variety of research topics.

On behalf of the Editorial Office, we would like to congratulate Dr. Ana Sofia Guedes Gorito dos Santos and wish her continued success in his research career.

Processes Editorial Office

20 October 2025
Processes Webinar | GreenTech 2025: Innovations in Waste and Biomass Conversion, 5 November 2025


Are you passionate about advancing sustainable technologies and turning waste into valuable resources? If so, join us for the webinar “GreenTech 2025: Innovations in Waste and Biomass Conversion”! This event is ideal for researchers, engineers, students, and professionals working in environmental science, renewable energy, waste management, and green chemistry, as well as anyone interested in the latest breakthroughs in circular economy solutions.

The webinar will showcase cutting-edge innovations in the conversion of waste and biomass into energy and materials. We will explore topics such as the production of biochars for contaminant removal and hydrogen evolution, the development of fibre-based packaging from plant-based by-products, and the application of TiO₂-based photocatalysts for the degradation of pesticides.

This event offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading international experts and discover practical, eco-friendly solutions for waste valorization and renewable energy generation. Join us to explore how these technologies are shaping a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.

Date: 5 November 2025 12:00 p.m. CET | 6:00 a.m. EDT | 6:00 p.m. CST Asia

Webinar ID: 875 6312 7276

Register now for free!

Program:

Speaker/Presentation

Time in CET

Dr. Jelena Petrović and Dr. Marija Simić

Chair Introduction

12:00–12:10 p.m.

Mr. Antonio Netto

Waste Valorization for Industrial Effluent Treatment: Activated Biochar as a Circular Economy Strategy

12:10–12:30 p.m.

Dr. Fabiola Vilaseca

Plant-Based Drink By-Products as Resources for Fibre-Based Packaging Materials

12:30–12:50 p.m.

Dr. Aleksandar Jovanović

Photocatalytic degradation of pesticides using TiO2-based photocatalysts

12:50–13:10 p.m.

Q&A Session

13:10–13:25 p.m.

Dr Jelena Petrović and Dr Marija Simić

Closing of Webinar

13:25–13:30 p.m.

After registering, 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? Register anyway and we’ll let you know when the recording is available to watch!

Webinar Chairs and Keynote Speakers:

  • Dr. Jelena Petrović, Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials, Belgrade, Serbia;
  • Dr. Marija Simić, Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials, Belgrade, Serbia;
  • Mr. Antonio Netto, Department of Chemistry, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), MG, Brazil;
  • Dr. Fabiola Vilaseca, Advance Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group, Dept. of Chemical and Agricultural Engineering, and Agrifood Technology, University of Girona, Spain;
  • Dr. Aleksandar Jovanović, Institute for Technology of Nuclear and Other Mineral Raw Materials, Belgrade, Serbia.

Relevant Special Issue:

Green Conversion Processes of Waste and Biomass Materials

Guest Editors: Dr. Marija Koprivica, Dr. Jelena Petrović and Dr. Marija Simić

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025

20 October 2025
Processes Webinar | Functional Juices: An Innovative Alternative to Traditional Dairy Products, 5 November 2025


Are you interested in the future of functional beverages and plant-based nutrition? If so, join us for the webinar titled “Functional Juices: An Innovative Alternative to Traditional Dairy Products”! This event is perfect for food scientists, nutritionists, product developers, researchers, and professionals in the food and beverage industry, as well as anyone curious about the latest innovations in gut-health-promoting, non-dairy functional foods.

The webinar will showcase cutting-edge developments in the formulation and production of functional fruit juices. We will explore topics such as fermenting juices with lactic acid bacteria, the integration of probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics to create next-generation plant-based drinks, and the potential effects of synbiotic juices on the human intestinal microbiota.

This event offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts about how these innovative beverages serve as effective nutraceutical vehicles, offering a convenient and inclusive alternative for consumers with lactose intolerance or those following vegan diets. Join us to discover how functional juices are shaping the future of health-conscious food choices.

Date: 5 November 2025 1:00 p.m. CET | 7:00 a.m. EST | 9:00 a.m. Brazil time
Webinar ID: 833 5274 2579
Webpage: https://sciforum.net/event/Processes-15

Register now for free!

Program:

Speaker/Presentation Time in CEST
Prof. Sueli Rodrigues
Chair Introduction
14:00–14:05
Mr. Batendi Nduna
Fermenting Fruit Juice with Lactic Acid Bacteria
14:05–14:25
Dr. Thatyane Fonteles
Biotics Revolution: Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics in Next-Generation Plant-Based Drinks
14:25–14:45
Dr. Rhonyele Silva
Synbiotic Fruit Juices and Their Potential Effects on Human Intestinal Microbiota
14:45–15:05
Q&A Session 15:05–15:20
Prof. Sueli Rodrigues
Closing of Webinar
15:20–15:25

After registering, 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? Register anyway and we’ll let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

  • Prof. Sueli Rodrigues, Food Engineering Department, Federal University of Ceará, Brazil;
  • Mr. Batendi Nduna, Food Engineering Department, Federal University of Ceará, Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST);
  • Dr. Thatyane Fonteles, Food Engineering Department, Federal University of Ceará, Brazil;
  • Dr. Rhonyele Silva, Food Engineering Department, Federal University of Ceará, Brazil.
Relevant Special Issue:
Non-thermal Technologies in Food Science, 2nd Edition
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. César Ozuna, Prof. Dr. Sueli Rodrigues and Prof. Dr. Fabiano André Narciso Fernandes
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026

15 October 2025
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in September 2025


Nine new journals covering a range of subjects launched their inaugural issues in September 2025. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.

We extend our sincere thanks to all Editorial Board Members for their commitment and expertise. Each journal is dedicated to upholding strong editorial standards through a thorough peer review process, ensuring impactful open access scholarship.

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

Journal

Founding Editor-in-Chief

Journal Topics (Selected)

Prof. Dr. Joseph G. Grzywacz,

San José State University, USA

Editorial | view inaugural issue

family formation and dynamics; family relationships; family diversity and structure; family processes; family challenges; global perspectives of family |

view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. Chengkuo Lee,

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Editorial | view inaugural issue

AIoT sensing technologies; distributed AI and federated learning; AI-enhanced edge analytics; sensor fusion in edge computing; low-power AI sensing; security and privacy in edge-AI systems; AI-driven optimization of IoT networks |

view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. Steven Paul Nistico,

Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Editorial | view inaugural issue

aesthetics; reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery; dermatology; oral and maxillofacial surgery; surgical procedures; non-surgical procedures |

view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. Mauro Tonelli,

University of Pisa, Italy

Editorial | view inaugural issue

plasma physics and technology; atomic and molecular physics; nuclear physics; quantum physics and technology; dielectrics, ferroelectrics, and multiferroics; semiconductor physics and devices; engineering physics; material physics; biophysics|

view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. Sergej M. Ostojic,

University of Agder, Norway;
University of Pécs, Hungary

Editorial | view inaugural issue

biochemical research methods; biochemistry and molecular biology; cell biology; clinical and medicinal chemistry; clinical neurology; endocrinology and metabolism; medicine, general and internal; nutrition and dietetics; toxicology |

view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. Michele Nappi,

University of Salerno, Italy

Editorial | view inaugural issue

foundations and advancements in multimedia technologies; computational social media analytics; human–AI interaction in social contexts; multimedia understanding and generation for social insight; ethics, fairness, and privacy in multimedia systems |

view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. Philippe Gorce,

Toulon University, France

Editorial | view inaugural issue

ergonomic design and evaluation of workspaces, tools, and equipment; biomechanical analysis and ergonomic interventions for musculoskeletal health; cognitive workload assessment and management; human-computer interaction (HCI) and user experience (UX) research; ergonomic wearables; AI-driven ergonomic assessment tools; neuroergonomics |

view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. Ronald Charles Sims,

Utah State University, USA

Editorial | view inaugural issue

bioresources; bioproducts; bioenergy and biofuels; environmental protection; public health protection; biological waste treatment; biomass transformation; circular bioeconomy; bio-based materials and chemicals; bioresidues |

view journal scope | submit an article

Prof. Dr. M. Jamal Deen,

McMaster University, Canada

Editorial | view inaugural issue

device design and engineering; circuit design and system integration; applications and emerging technologies; materials and fabrication innovations; testing, reliability, and standards |

view journal scope | submit an article

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

13 October 2025
Interview with Dr. Amilton Botelho Junior—Processes Exceptional Reviewer 2025


We are pleased to share with you a recent interview conducted with Dr. Amilton Botelho Junior, Processes Exceptional Reviewer 2025.

Name: Dr. Amilton Botelho Junior
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, DC 02139, USA
Interests: shydrometallurgy; separation process; electrodialysis; reverse osmosis; ultrafiltration; microfiltration; solvent extraction; recycling processes; circular economy; SDGs; net-zero emission

The following is a short interview with Dr. Amilton Botelho Junior:

1. Could you briefly introduce yourself?
I am currently postdoc associate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT (US) and incoming Associate Professor (2026) in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

2. What key aspects do you typically focus on during the review process?
The main aspect is novelty. What brings new things to the paper? What are the innovations? How is science advancing after this publication? And so on. Sometimes, it is not something 100% new, outstanding from previous work, but brings new knowledge, aspects, or discussion about a topic. Writing style is also critical to meet journal and MDPI requirements.

3. In your opinion, what qualities are essential for a reviewer to possess?
Know the research field. Because, as you are familiar with and know the main discussions in the field, you can understand if the paper brings advances to the area that the manuscript can bring. I strongly recommend that the reviewers always read papers from the field. Moreover, check what the peers talked about the manuscript you also revised; sometimes, others agree or disagree or even complement your comments. You can learn from others’ styles.

4. As an exceptional reviewer for MDPI, do you have any tips or experiences to share that could help other reviewers improve the quality of their reviews?
Always follow up with your reviewers and check what peers talked about in the same paper that you revised. In addition, be the reviewer who wants to revise your own work. Critical analysis is important, aiming for improvements and discussions.

5. Based on your experience reviewing manuscripts, what advice would you give to authors?
Read papers from your peers since they will be your reviewers at some point. Read carefully reviewers’ comments, and, mainly, give the value of reviewers’ time. We spend our time improving your work, and the authors should better appreciate it.

6. Based on your experience, which research topics do you think are of particular interest to the research community in the coming years?
In my expertise, hydrometallurgy will focus more on recycling of both e-waste and mining waste, and use of new technologies such as electrochemistry, ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, and nanotechnologies will be explored, translating from lab into pilot and industrial scale. Technical and economic analysis will be crucial, and the use of Artificial Intelligence will be important.

13 October 2025
Processes Webinar | Corrosion Process of Metals: Mechanisms and Protections Methods, 20 October 2025


Corrosion is a critical issue affecting multiple industries, including automotive, marine, chemical, biomedical, aerospace, construction, and electronics, with annual losses in the United States estimated at approximately USD 250 billion. To mitigate this impact, it is essential to understand the mechanisms of corrosion in different alloys and to apply effective protection methods that extend material service life. The performance of protective strategies depends strongly on environmental conditions, making the correct selection of methods vital. Common approaches include passivation, anodizing, inhibitors, cathodic protection, advanced coatings, and thermal spray techniques such as HVOF or plasma. The choice of coating—whether it is organic, inorganic, metallic, ceramic, or a hybrid—can significantly reduce costs and improve durability. Moreover, linking protection techniques to the underlying corrosion mechanisms enhances their effectiveness and reliability. A comprehensive approach to corrosion control not only preserves materials but also ensures safety and economic efficiency across diverse industries.

Date: 20 October 2025 at 3 p.m. CEST | 8 a.m. CDT Mexico | 9 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 822 0847 8368
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Processes-13

 

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Program:

Speaker/Presentation

Time in CEST

Time in CDT (Mexico)

Time in CST (Asia)

MDPI Host

Introduction to Webinar

15:00–15:10

08:00–08:10

21:00–21:10

Prof. Jesús Manuel Jáquez-Muñoz (Chair)

Chair Introduction

15:10–15:15

08:10–08:15

21:10–21:15

Dr. Henevit Gisell Mendez Figueroa

Self-healing Coatings: An Approach to Cathodic Disbonding

15:15–15:35

08:15–08:35

21:15–21:35

Prof. Jesús Manuel Jáquez-Muñoz

Electrochemical corrosion of Ti-Anodized alloys

15:35–15:55

08:35–08:55

21:35–21:55

Assoc. Prof. Fabiola Pineda

MXenes for Solar Thermal: Corrosion Under Extreme Environments

15:55–16:15

08:55–09:15

21:55–22:15

Q&A Session

16:15–16:30

09:15–09:30

22:15–22:30

Prof. Jesús Manuel Jáquez-Muñoz

Closing of Webinar

16:30–16:35

09:30–09:35

22:30–22:35

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If you cannot attend, please register anyway and we will inform you when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

  • Prof. Jesús Manuel Jáquez-Muñoz, (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, Mexico);
  • Dr. Henevit Gisell Mendez Figueroa, (Protección catódica de México, Mexico);
  • Assoc. Prof. Fabiola Pineda, (Universidad Mayor, Chile).

10 October 2025
Processes Webinar | Decoding Microbial Power: Fueling the Future with Sustainable Bio-Innovation, 20 October 2025


I am delighted to welcome everyone to this webinar themed “Decoding Microbial Power: Fueling the Future with Sustainable Bio-Innovation”.

Some of nature’s most creative innovators are microorganisms, which can propel bioproduct and sustainable energy solutions. Microbial biotechnology is a powerful tool for developing renewable alternatives and promoting a circular bioeconomy, helping us address global challenges in climate resilience, energy security, and sustainable development.

In today’s webinar, two fascinating areas of innovation are highlighted:

  • Sustainable Bioproducts from Algae—which highlights how algal platforms can function as adaptable biofactories for fuels, materials, and bioactive compounds;
  • Sustainable Bioprocessing of Renewable Materials via Oleaginous Microbes for High-Value Metabolite Production—which illustrates how lipid-accumulating microbes can convert low-value resources into industrially relevant products.

These discussions demonstrate the variety of microbial solutions that can transform our future, from developing high-end, environmentally friendly products to promoting clean energy.

We would like to thank all the participants in this discussion on microbial innovation, as well as our esteemed speakers for sharing their knowledge. Let’s work together to unlock the power of microbes and imagine future directions that will support resilience and sustainability.

Date: 20 October 2025 at 4:00 p.m. CEST | 10:00 a.m. EST
Webinar ID: 839 7917 5789

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Program:

Speaker Presentation Title Time in CEST Time in EST
Dr. Neha Arora Chair Introduction 4:00–4:10 p.m. 10:00–10:10 a.m.
Dr. Alok Patel Sustainable Bioprocessing of Renewable Materials via Oleaginous Microbes for High-Value Metabolite Production 4:10–4:30 p.m. 10:10–10:30 a.m.
Dr. George P. Philippidis Sustainable Bioproducts from Algae 4:30–4:50 p.m. 10:30–10:50 a.m.
  Q&A Session 4:50–5:05 p.m. 10:50–11:05 a.m.
Dr. Neha Arora Closing of Webinar 5:05–5:10 p.m. 11:05–11:10 a.m.

After registering, 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? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

  • Dr. Neha Arora, Department of Biology, Skidmore College, NY, USA;
  • Dr. Alok Patel, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering (SBN) at Luleå University of Technology (LTU), Sweden;
  • Dr. George P. Philippidis, Department of Integrative Biology and Patel College of Global Sustainability, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.

Relevant Special Issues:
Biological Methods of Diagnosis in the Microbiology”
Edited by Sazzad Hossen Toushik and Furkanur Rahaman Mizan
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025

Waste Biorefinery Technologies for Sustainable Energy Processes”
Edited by Marco Antonio Garzón-Zúñiga and Denisse Serrano-Palacios
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026

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2 October 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #27 - OASPA 2025, COUNTER 5.1, UK Summit in London, MDPI at the Italian Senate

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 at OASPA 2025: Embracing the Complexity of Open Access

From 22 to 24 September, I joined the OASPA 2025 Annual Conference in Leuven, Belgium, where the theme, “Embracing the Complexity – How do we get to 100% Open Access?” tackled the hard questions about the future of scholarly communication.

With MDPI a longstanding member of the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA) and Platinum sponsor of the conference, I was invited to present and participate in important discussions on how we can continue to move the needle in Open Access (OA) publishing.

From 50% to 100% Open Access

Last year’s OASPA conference celebrated a major milestone – reaching 50% of global research outputs published as OA. But, as noted during the conference, this was the “easy” part. The challenge ahead is much tougher: how do we take OA from 50% to 100%? For many academics and institutions, OA is still relatively new, and thus it is essential for us to continue educating people as to what OA is, how it works, and why it matters.


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) presenting at OASPA’s 2025 Annual Conference in Leuven, Belgium.

MDPI’s perspective

At MDPI, we are fully committed to this. As a 100% OA publisher, our growth is inseparable from the success of OA itself. In many ways, MDPI is a byproduct of the global adoption of OA, and we play an important role in helping to advance it further.

I had the opportunity to share MDPI’s perspective in the panel discussion entitled: "Hello from the other side: views from fully Open Access journals using APCs," alongside industry colleagues from PLOS, eLife, AOSIS, and Frontiers.

Instead of giving a standard presentation, I highlighted aspects of MDPI that the audience might not be aware of. I also presented on the opportunities and challenges facing publishers that are already fully OA, the importance of diverse models in achieving 100% OA, and why OA is the baseline while Open Science is the future.

 Recognizing Gold OA

As part of the panel, I had undertaken to make some bold and provocative statements. I therefore emphasized a point that is sometimes overlooked: we didn’t reach 50% OA without Gold OA – it accounts for more than half of all OA publications today. And we certainly won’t reach 100% OA without it.

“By educating the community and working together, we can continue to take Open Science to the next level”


“When people speak about Gold OA and MDPI, they should ‘put some respek on our name.”

MDPI is a leader in Gold OA and has been a driver of this progress at scale.

While Gold OA and MDPI are sometimes slighted, both deserve recognition for their contributions to advancing Open Science globally.

I closed my presentation with a reminder that the good we do is sometimes overlooked, and that when people speak about Gold OA and MDPI, they should "put some respek on our name."

I’m pleased to have seen attendees sharing positive experiences with MDPI, reminding us that we bring real value to the OA movement and deserve a stronger reputation. We also engaged in constructive conversations about various topics, including cost transparency.

A few themes that I took away from the conference:

  • Quality and integrity matter as much as access. OA publishers must not lose sight of research integrity, inclusivity, and sustainability while pursuing 100% OA.
  • Global collaboration is essential. Policies, funding models, and infrastructure differ around the world, and we will need cross-border collaboration to make OA a truly global reality.
  • Open Science is the bigger story. OA is just the first step – the future lies in open data, open peer review, research reproducibility, etc.

“MDPI’s scale allows us to better support authors, reinvest in communities, and push Open Science forward”

How we communicate MDPI’s role

For us at MDPI, this is also a reminder of how we communicate externally. When we tell our story, we shouldn’t forget to start with the bigger picture – Open Science and Open Access. Then we connect it to MDPI, our journals, services, and initiatives, exemplifying the fact that we are part of a mission larger than ourselves.


MDPI colleagues Clàudia Aunós (Society Partnerships), Marta Colomer (External Affairs), Stefan Tochev (CEO), and Nikola Paunovic (Scilit), at OASPA’s 2025 Annual Conference in Leuven, Belgium.

The journey to 100% OA will not be simple. But by educating the community and working together, we can continue to take Open Science to the next level.

Impactful Research

MDPI becomes COUNTER 5.1 compliant across 480+ Journals

I’m pleased to share that MDPI has officially become COUNTER 5.1 compliant and has joined the COUNTER Registry.

For those who might not be familiar with it, COUNTER provides international standards for tracking and reporting how research is being used. By becoming COUNTER 5.1 compliant, MDPI can now deliver credible, comparable, and transparent usage reports across our entire journal portfolio.

“MDPI is showing that they want to be measured against the same yardstick as other publishers”

Why is this important?

Because usage statistics aren’t just numbers: they’re powerful tools that help our authors, institutions, and consortia understand the real impact of their research. With COUNTER compliant reports, our institutional partners can now make more informed decisions about publishing agreements, funding allocations, and the long-term value of Open Access.

In practical terms, MDPI will now provide Platform, Title, and Item Reports, with standardized usage views available at the institute and consortium level. These reports cover usage from January 2024 onwards and will be updated monthly. Institutions will be able to access them via SuSy, or automatically through the COUNTER API.

I’d like to highlight and thank Becky Castellon, our Institutional Partnerships Manager, who has played a key role in driving this project forward. Becky captured it perfectly when she said: "Through these usage reports, our global research community can access trustworthy data about how their work is being used and accessed

This information is often vital for reviewing publishing partnership agreements and for making informed decisions about future funding allocations."

We also received encouraging feedback from Tasha Mellins-Cohen, Executive Director at COUNTER Metrics:

"We’re delighted to see born-OA publishers engaging with COUNTER. Our normalised usage metrics are relied on as the basis for credible return-on-investment calculations by libraries worldwide. By adopting the COUNTER standard, MDPI is showing that they want to be measured against the same yardstick as other publishers."

For MDPI, this milestone is another step in our commitment to transparency, trust, and impact. By adopting COUNTER’s standards, we’re not just aligning with best practice; we’re ensuring that Open Access publishing is measured on the same terms as traditional publishing, proving its value in concrete and globally recognized ways.

This is an important milestone for MDPI, but more importantly for the researchers, librarians, and institutions we serve. Transparency builds trust, and COUNTER compliance helps us show the global reach and influence of Open Access publishing in the clearest way possible.


Inside Research


Lin Li (Publisher, MDPI), Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI, Prof. Chengkuo Lee (Editor-in-Chief, AI Sensors), and Constanze Schelhorn (Head of Indexing) at restaurant in Basel, Switzerland.

Welcoming Prof. Lee (EiC of AI Sensors) to Basel

On 11 September, we welcomed Prof. Dr. Chengkuo Lee, Editor-in-Chief of our new journal AI Sensors, to our Basel office. Prof. Lee is a high profiled researcher (h-index 104, 37,000+ citations), a longtime collaborator with MDPI (25 published articles), and has already chaired several AI Sensors (AIS)-related conferences with us, including the recent event in Kuala Lumpur, where AI Sensors held its first editorial board meeting.


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) showing Special Issue reprint books as part of a tour of MDPI’s Basel office.

Every journal has a story

During his visit, we exchanged ideas on how to build the journal’s identity and impact. A key takeaway that I shared was that every journal has a story: its vision, its purpose, and the community it brings together.

That story is what connects with readers and authors, beyond metrics alone.

I encouraged everyone working on journals to reflect: What is the story of your journal? And how can you bring that story to the forefront in how you communicate about it?

How MDPI supports new journals


Constanze Schelhorn (Head of Indexing, MDPI) presenting on the MDPI indexing process at the company’s headquarters in Basel.

We also shared with Prof. Lee how MDPI supports journals through our Institutional Open Access Program, indexing expertise, and the work of our Journal Relationship Specialists.

Launching a new journal is ambitious, but with our strong track record (93% Scopus and 87% Web of Science acceptance rates in 2024), Prof. Lee felt confident that AI Sensors will find its place in the scholarly landscape.

Having spent some hours together, it’s clear that Prof. Lee is not only an Editor-in-Chief but also an ambassador for MDPI. His leadership and collaboration reflect the mission MDPI by which MDPI lives: accelerating Open Access and advancing Open Science.

Special thanks to Constanze Schelhorn (Head of Indexing), Ting Leng (JRS, Managing Editor, AI Sensors), Lin Li (Publisher, AI Sensors), Aimar Xiong (Publisher), and Christian Eberhard (Office Administrator, Basel), for organizing and hosting the meeting.

Coming Together for Science

Highlights from the MDPI UK Summit in London

I was pleased to be back in the UK in September, supporting our Manchester team in hosting their first MDPI Summit in London. This day-and-a-half private event brought together 25 Chief Editors and Associate Editors to exchange knowledge, learn about latest developments at MDPI, and engage in discussions on advancing Open Science. The program included MDPI and guest presentations, and Q&A sessions.

Why these summits matter

Our Summits provide a platform to:

  • Share updates on the latest developments at MDPI, our editorial processes, research integrity practices, and indexing.
  • Highlight collaborations with institutions and societies in the region.
  • Offer external perspectives from guest speakers.
  • Create space for Chief Editors to share their insights, ask questions, network, and help shape MDPI’s path forward.

These gatherings are more than updates: they improve our relationships with Chief Editors, who serve not only as leaders of their journals but also as ambassadors for MDPI within the research community. We often hear that this type of event is unique, something many other publishers do not provide. It shows that we care and are willing to go the extra mile to recognize and engage our key collaborators.

MDPI and the UK: Key facts

  • With over 80,000 publications, the UK is MDPI’s eighth-largest contributor.
  • MDPI is the fourth-largest publisher in the UK, accounting for 11% of the country’s 89,526 Open Access publications in 2024.
  • We collaborate with more than 4,000 active UK Editorial Board Members, 48% of whom have an H-index above 26. This includes 49 Editors-in-Chief and 74 Section Editors-in-Chief.
  • MDPI maintains over 1,000 IOAP agreements worldwide, with 63 from the UK.

“We are willing to go the extra mile to recognize and engage our key collaborators”

Agenda highlights:

  • MDPI Overview, Open Access, and UK Collaboration – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)
  • MDPI Editorial Process – Dr. Michael O’Sullivan (Scientific Quality Advisor Lead, MDPI)
  • Research Integrity and Publication Ethics – Daisy Fenton (Research Integrity Specialist, MDPI)
  • Institutional Partnerships – Becky Castellon (Institutional Partnerships Manager, MDPI)
  • Promoting and Developing Your Journal – Prof. Fabio Tosti (Editor-in-Chief of NDT)
  • Indexing to Impact – Dr. Michael O’Sullivan (Scientific Quality Advisor Lead, MDPI)
  • Engaging our Academic Community – Jaime Anderson Anderson (UK Operations Manager, MDPI)
  • Closing Remarks – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)


MDPI colleagues Stefan Tochev (CEO), Jaime Anderson Anderson (UK Operations Manager), Dr. Michael O’Sullivan (Scientific Quality Advisor Lead), Becky Castellon (Institutional Partnerships Manager), Daisy Fenton (Research Integrity Specialist) at the MDPI UK 2025 Summit in London.

Thank you!

A special thank-you to the Manchester team and all colleagues behind the scenes who made this Summit a success. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. We look forward to building on this momentum with future Summits in Europe and beyond.


Closing Thoughts


Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI) and Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) participating in a press conference at the Italiane Senate in Rome to promote the 2nd International Conference on Environmental Medicine (ICEM)

MDPI at the Italian Senate: Promoting Environmental Medicine and Open Science

On 16 September, Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead) and I had the honour of participating in a press conference at the Italian Senate in Rome, organized by the Italian Society of Environmental Medicine (SIMA) to promote the upcoming 2nd International Conference on Environmental Medicine (ICEM) (20–21 November 2025).

This is an important event for MDPI, as we are the exclusive publishing partner for ICEM and have recently launched a new journal with SIMA, further building our presence both in Italy and within this important field of research.

Why this matters

  • The promotion of ICEM has received extensive national media coverage (more than 15 mentions in major Italian outlets; see links below).
  • The press conference brought together leading policymakers, academics, and Nobel Laureates to emphasize the impact of environmental exposures and epigenetics on human health.
  • We were introduced to government ministries, university rectors, and influential stakeholders, which helps us bolster MDPI’s visibility and reputation in Italy.

Highlights

Nobel Laureate Sir Richard Roberts joined the discussion, underlining the importance of environmental medicine in shaping future health outcomes. Nobel Laureate Prof. Dr. Tong Zhu (Peking University) will also speak at the November conference.

Institutional representatives included the Italian Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, the Italian Undersecretary for Health, and senior officials from the World Health Organization.

In my closing remarks, I highlighted that:

“Over the past five years, about 65% of research published in Italy has been Open Access, compared to an average of 55% worldwide.”

Italian research ranked seventh among the top 20 countries in average citations during this period, reflecting its strong international influence. Not only is Italy producing a high volume of research; it is also producing research of outstanding quality.

MDPI’s role

This event was not only about promoting ICEM but also about showcasing MDPI’s commitment to Open Access and our ability to connect scientific publishing with leading academic, medical, and policy institutions.

As Giulia Stefenelli noted:

“This event was highly relevant for MDPI, as it not only showcased our strong commitment to OA but also emphasized our role in advancing important fields such as Environmental Medicine.”

Learn more

This moment at the Italian Senate shows how MDPI can connect publishing with science, policy, and society to help advance both Open Science and environmental health research on a global stage.

In Rome with Sir Richard Roberts (photo left) and Prof. Giuseppe Novelli (EiC of MDPI journal COVID).

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

30 September 2025
Nobel Prize — The Science Behind the Prize


Nobel Prizes are the world’s most prestigious recognition of scientific breakthroughs, honoring discoveries that push the boundaries of knowledge and reshape entire fields. They bring into the public eye researchers whose work might otherwise remain known only within specialized circles.

For many, winning a Nobel Prize is a surreal experience. Laureates often describe a mix of joy, humility, reflection, and gratitude for the teams and collaborators whose contributions made the achievement possible. Behind every Nobel-winning idea lies years of careful, incremental work—a process that often goes unseen.

When Prof. Steven Weinberg won the Nobel Prize in Physics in October 1979, his wife Louise, a legal scholar, reminded him to keep doing the ordinary hard work of science, joking: “Now you have to write some unimportant papers.” True to form, Weinberg continued to push the boundaries of our understanding of the Universe, showing that curiosity and dedication extend far beyond the moment of recognition (Hofmann 2025: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/17/6/840).

Discover the science behind the world’s most transformative ideas

Over the years, dozens of Nobel laureates have published their work with MDPI, entrusting our open access journals to disseminate their findings to a global audience. As of 2024, more than 40 laureates have contributed over 115 articles across 35 journals, ranging from pioneering research on microRNAs and mRNA therapeutics, to fundamental insights in theoretical physics, and advances in structural biology.

We regularly spotlight how Nobel Prize–winning research intersects with the contributions of our authors. This not only celebrates the achievements of the laureates, but also underscores the role of open access in ensuring that transformative science reaches the widest possible audience.

On this page, we invite you to explore selected works by Nobel laureates within the MDPI portfolio, and to join us in celebrating the global impact of their ideas.


The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance. MDPI sincerely invites you to explore research in a related field.

 

 

The Science Behind the Prize: 2025 Nobel Physiology or Medicine Roundtable
6 October 2025, 03:30 pm (CEST)
You are welcome to watch the recording here!



The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit. MDPI sincerely invites you to explore research in a related field.

 

 

The Science Behind the Prize: 2025 Nobel Physics Roundtable
7 October 2025, 02:30 pm (CEST)
You are welcome to watch the recording here!




The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi for the development of metal-organic frameworks. MDPI sincerely invites you to explore research in a related field.

 

 

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