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Announcements
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 |
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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.
“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) |
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Prof. Dr. Joseph G. Grzywacz, San José State University, USA |
family formation and dynamics; family relationships; family diversity and structure; family processes; family challenges; global perspectives of family | |
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Prof. Dr. Chengkuo Lee, National University of Singapore, Singapore |
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 | |
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Prof. Dr. Steven Paul Nistico, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy |
aesthetics; reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery; dermatology; oral and maxillofacial surgery; surgical procedures; non-surgical procedures | |
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Prof. Dr. Mauro Tonelli, University of Pisa, Italy |
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| |
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Prof. Dr. Sergej M. Ostojic, University of Agder, Norway; |
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 | |
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Prof. Dr. Michele Nappi, University of Salerno, Italy |
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 | |
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Prof. Dr. Philippe Gorce, Toulon University, France |
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 | |
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Prof. Dr. Ronald Charles Sims, Utah State University, USA |
bioresources; bioproducts; bioenergy and biofuels; environmental protection; public health protection; biological waste treatment; biomass transformation; circular bioeconomy; bio-based materials and chemicals; bioresidues | |
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Prof. Dr. M. Jamal Deen, McMaster University, Canada |
device design and engineering; circuit design and system integration; applications and emerging technologies; materials and fabrication innovations; testing, reliability, and standards | |
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
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 |
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.
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
Register now for free!
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
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.
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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”
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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
- Watch the full press conference (Radio Radicale)
- Giulia’s speech: 33:20 (in Italian)
- Stefan’s speech: 57:50 (in English)
- ICEM 2025 Conference Program
- Selected media coverage:
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.
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In Rome with Sir Richard Roberts (photo left) and Prof. Giuseppe Novelli (EiC of MDPI journal COVID).
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)
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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)
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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.