Conferences
Upcoming Journal Conferences (1)
Online
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: 24 November 2025 at 4:00 p.m. CET | 10:00 a.m. EST
Webinar ID: 839 7917 5789
Register now for free!
Program:
| Speaker | Presentation Title | Time in CET | 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
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (1)
Wuhan, China
We would like to invite you to the second edition of the International Symposium on Materials Coating Science and Technology (MCST'2025), which will take place on 21-23 November 2025, in Wuhan, China. This symposium is organized by MDPI’s Coatings (ISSN: 2079-6412, IF: 2.9), co-organized by the Advanced Ceramics Branch of the Chinese Ceramic Society, and supported by the State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, the Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
MCST’2025 will feature 26 thematic sessions covering a wide range of surface coating applications. Leading experts from China will present keynote and invited talks on the latest developments in the field. We welcome all researchers, engineers, and students engaged in coating science and technology to join us.
Due to the strong interest and constructive feedback from the academic community, the submission deadline has been extended to 17 September 2025.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Wei Pan, Tsinghua University, China
Prof. Xiaofeng Zhao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Prof. Guanjun Yang, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
Prof. Rong Tu, Wuhan University of Technology, China
Prof. Cheng Zhang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Event Speakers (Ongoing Updates)
Please click on the following link to view all event speakers:
https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025?section=#event_speakers
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission (extended): 17 September 2025
Notification of acceptance (extended): 26 September 2025
Deadline for early bird registration: 27 August 2025
Covering author registration deadline: 10 October 2025
Registration deadline: 21 November 2025
Conference Awards
The Best Poster Awards will be presented at this conference. After an evaluation conducted by the organizing committee, the awards will be given to the ten highest-quality posters.
Ten winners will receive a 50% waiver of the APC in Coatings.
All winners will be issued a certificate celebrating their achievements.
Topics of Interest
S1. Ultra-Hard, Ultra-Smooth, Wear-Resistant Coatings
S2. Superhydrophilic/Hydrophobic Coatings
S3. Thermal Barrier Coatings
S4. Heat Dissipation/Insulating Coatings
S5. Anti-Corrosion/Anti-Fouling/Antimicrobial Functional Coatings
S6. Biomedical and Bioengineering Coatings
S7. Optical Coatings
S8. Electromagnetic Shielding Coatings
S9. Self-Assembling/Adaptive Smart Coatings
S10. Advanced Spraying Technologies (Thermal Spray/Cold Spray)
S11. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
S12. Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
S13. Electrochemical Deposition
S14. Sol–Gel Coatings
S15. Plasma Micro-Arc Oxidation Coatings
S16. Surface Engineering and Tribology
S17. Novel Specialized Coating Technologies
S18. Coating Technologies in Semiconductor and Information Technology Applications
S19. Coating Technologies in Energy Applications
S20. Coating Technologies in Agriculture and Food Industry Applications
S21. Coating Technologies in Mechanical, Marine, and Aerospace Applications
S22. Additive Manufacturing and Laser Surface Treatment
S23. Surface Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing
S24. Bioinspired Coatings
S25. Atomic-Scale Manufacturing and Precision Coatings
S26. Coating Technologies in Cultural Heritage Preservation
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1342
To register for this event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025?subscribe§ion=#registration
For more information, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025?subscribe§ion=#InstructionsfForAuthors
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact mcst2025@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at MCST’2025.
Best regards,
Conference Chairs
MCST’2025 Organizing Team
MCST’2025 (EN): https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025
MCST’2025 (CN): https://sciforum.net/event/MCST2025
