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Mr. Afonso Magalhães Mota is one of the authors of a notable paper published in our journal Sensors (ISSN: 1424-8220).

“Implementation of an Internet of Things Architecture to Monitor Indoor Air Quality: A Case Study During Sleep Periods”
by Afonso Mota, Carlos Serôdio, Ana Briga-Sá and Antonio Valente
Sensors 2025, 25(6), 1683; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25061683
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/6/1683

The following is a brief interview with Mr. Mota, in which he shares his insights on the article:

1. Can you briefly introduce your latest research published in Sensors?
My latest research implements an Internet of Things (IoT) architecture for indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring. We developed an ESP32-C6-based device with ESP-IDF SDK (Software Development Kit) to measure CO₂ and particulate matter (PM) concentrations. The data is transmitted via MQTT to an InfluxDBv2 database for storage and visualization. We also automated Flux queries using Python 3.11 for enhanced data analysis. Our system demonstrates the impact of ventilation—by comparing scenarios where a door is slightly open versus closed during sleep—and highlights the importance of natural ventilation for maintaining healthy IAQ. 

2. What inspired you to focus on this topic?
Indoor air quality is becoming more critical for occupant health and cognitive performance, especially considering how much time people spend indoors. Furthermore, the pandemic underscored the importance of IAQ monitoring in shared spaces. I was motivated to develop an accessible and flexible IAQ monitoring system that can be adapted to different environments, like homes, offices, or schools.

3. What are the most exciting findings or innovations in your study? How do you see your research impacting the field of sensor technology?
The key innovation lies in the integration of low-cost hardware (ESP32-C6) and open-source software (MQTT, InfluxDB, Python) to create a versatile and easily deployable IAQ monitoring system. By automating data analysis with Flux queries, we enabled more detailed insights into IAQ variations. These results pave the way for designing intelligent natural ventilation systems, providing healthier indoor environments and enhanced occupant comfort.

4. Why did you choose Sensors as the journal for your publication, and how has your experience been with the editorial process?
We chose Sensors because it’s an open access, multidisciplinary journal that is well-recognized in the field of sensing and IoT applications. It has a broad audience and focuses on innovative sensor applications (as well as IoT), which made it an ideal place to share our findings. The whole editorial process was supportive, with effective and periodic communication, and the reviewer’s feedback contributed to strengthening the final manuscript.

5. What advice would you offer to early career researchers aiming to publish in Sensors, and would you recommend the journal to your peers?
My advice would be to carefully structure the manuscript, clearly highlight the novelty and real-world relevance, and ensure your data and figures are as clear and transparent as possible. I would recommend Sensors because it offers good visibility, a responsive editorial team, and a straightforward publication methodology that is friendly to early career researchers.

MDPI will be attending the 2nd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers, which will be held in Malaysia from 29 July to 3 August 2025.

The 2nd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers was held by MDPI. This event aims to serve as a platform for exploring cutting-edge advances and fostering collaboration in the rapidly evolving field of AI, sensors, and transducers. AI Sensors & Transducers 2025 anticipates the participation of over 600 participants from around the world.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Sensors;
• Micromachines;
• Chemosensors;
• Acoustics;
• Robotics;
• Eng;
• JCP.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have.

For more information about this conference, please visit the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/AIS2025.

We are honored to present an exclusive interview with Prof. Dr. Vittorio Ferrari, Section Editor-in-Chief of the “Electronic Sensors” Section. Prof. Ferrari shares his cutting-edge research focus, valuable editorial experience, and visionary perspective on the journal's future development.

Prof. Dr. Vittorio Ferrari has been a Full Professor of electronics at the University of Brescia since 2006. From 2016 to 2022, he was the Rector’s Delegate for research quality management and postgraduate studies at the University of Brescia. He holds an MSc-equivalent in physics and a PhD in electronic instrumentation. In 1994, he was employed at HP Labs, Palo Alto, CA, USA. In 2013, he collaborated with CERN, Switzerland, on electronics for particle detectors. In 2017, he was a visiting professor at the Institut Polytechnique de Grenoble, France. He and his group are active in research projects, with both academic and industrial participation, on piezoelectric transducers and resonant microsensors, energy harvesting for autonomous sensors, MEMS and microsystems, sensors with contactless interrogation, electronic interfaces for sensor signals, sensing systems for fluidics, and wearable devices. He has authored or coauthored more than 250 publications in international peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, invited presentations, and book chapters, and he holds eight patents. He is an IEEE senior member and is affiliated with the Italian National Research Council (CNR) and the National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN). He serves on international panels; conference committees, including IEEE UFFC-IUS Group 5; and boards in the field of sensors and electronic instrumentation.

The following is an interview with Prof. Dr. Vittorio Ferrari:

1. What are the main areas of your current research?
My group and I are active in both research and application-oriented projects on sensors, microsystems, and electronics for measuring instrumentation. Current topics of interest include piezoelectric transducers, acoustic-wave and resonant sensors, energy harvesting for sensors and microsystems, electromechanical and piezoelectric MEMS, and sensor electronics.

2. How has your experience been as an Editor-in-Chief so far, and what made you choose to work with us, knowing that we are an open access publisher?
My experience has been very positive. In the role, I have had the chance and privilege to come in touch with the forefront research in our field presented in a large number of high-quality submitted and published papers. In return, I am doing my best to deliver an appropriate service in terms of timely and balanced judgment and insight.
We are all aware that open access journals have changed the world of scientific publishing. In a way, authors and publishers today bear an even higher responsibility than in the past, since the results of their work and effort now become public domain in a very short turnaround time. This demands our best commitment in the interest of the journal, the readers, and the scientific community at large.
I am very grateful for the collaboration and support offered by the colleagues on the Editorial Board, the reviewers, and the professional Editorial Office of the journal.

3. What are your expectations and suggestions for the future development of our Section and the journal?
As a general trend for the journal, I think we should continue on the ongoing path to encourage and promote quality in the published papers. Authors and readers perceive and value a publication environment where current high-quality research in their field is collected, and this in turn creates a strong pull for the journal’s further improvement and growth.
In our Section, an increase in contributions on functional integration between sensors and electronics will be likely and desirable, along the development roadmap going from devices to systems/microsystems.

4. In the field of sensors, which research topics do you think are more popular and will attract more attention?
Sensors continue to represent a lively and ever-expanding research field. Among the more promising and attractive aspects and topics, I would mention the following:
- Innovative devices based on the convergence of additive manufacturing/3D printing/new deposition processes using nonconventional materials and substrates;
- Ongoing progress from devices to systems with an increasing role of electronics to provide extended functionality and local intelligence;
- Strategies for power consumption optimization in sensor nodes through ultra-low-power electronics and energy harvesting;
- Expansion of the number and diversity of application fields, within a general trend of augmented sensor pervasiveness;
- Strong advancement in the integration of artificial intelligence within sensors in a new framework where sensors will be expected to output not only data but information of an increasingly high level.

5. What suggestions do you have for young scholars in related fields?
I can say that what so far has worked for me in terms of personal fulfillment and a few accomplishments is to be curious and passionate enough, to learn as much as possible from the literature, and to always take the time and put the best effort to go deep to the heart of the matter avoiding superficiality, with the goal of contributing a tiny increment to the knowledge in the field.

We are pleased to announce that MDPI will be attending the 2025 Academic Conference of China Instrument and Control Society, held from 12 to 15 August 2025 in Changsha, China. Organized by China Instrument and Control Society, the Academic Degree Committee of the State Council (Instrument Science and Technology Discipline Review Group), and the Higher Education Instrumentation Teaching Steering Committee of the Ministry of Education, this prestigious event serves as a key platform for advancing instrumentation, measurement, and control technologies.

The conference aims to foster scientific collaboration, talent development, and industry–academia partnerships, driving innovation and expanding applications in the field. Hosted by the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT), the program will feature a main forum, specialized sessions, and branch symposiums, alongside the National Forum of Deans in Instrument Science and Technology and the International Fair for Measurement, Instrumentation and Automation (MICONEX 2025).

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Sensors;
• Micromachines;
• Inventions;
• Chemosensors;
• Instruments;
• Actuators;
• Journal of Low Power Electronics and Applications;
• Technologies;
• Hardware.

We invite you to visit MDPI’s booth (#A06) to meet our representatives, explore our latest initiatives, and discuss potential collaborations. For more details about the conference, please visit the official website: http://meeting.cis.org.cn/.

Six new journals covering a range of subjects launched their inaugural issues in June 2025. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access. We are pleased to present the latest research and to make it accessible to all.

We extend our sincere thanks to all the 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. Chang-Pu Sun, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Beijing, China; Computational Science Research Center, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	quantum information and phenomena; condensed matter physics and statistical physics; atomic, molecular, and optical physics; computational physics and mathematical methods View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Hualiang Lin, Sun Yat-sen University, China; Prof. Dr. Jose L. Domingo, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain Editorial | View inaugural issue	green and organic food; green infrastructures; green exercise; environmental impact of the healthcare sector; effects of climate change on human health | View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Francesco Veglio, University of L’Aquila, Italy Editorial | View inaugural issue	ultra-pure substances; water purification; air purification; gas purification; inorganic chemical purification; purification technologies View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Junxing Zheng, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	computer-aided design and engineering; artificial intelligence and machine learning; building information modeling (BIM) and digital twins; robotics and automation in construction; smart sensors and Internet of Things (IoT); intelligent control systems and facilities management View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Assunta Di Vaio, University of Naples Parthenope, Italy Editorial | View inaugural issue	sustainability, managerial, and biodiversity accounting; carbon management accounting; corporate social responsibility; artificial intelligence and disclosure View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Changjun Liu, Sichuan University, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	bioeffects of electromagnetic waves; electromagnetic science and engineering; microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz technologies; metamaterials and metasurfaces; communication, sensing, and networks; energy, power, and sustainable applications; quantum and emerging technologies; artificial intelligence and advanced fabrication View journal scope | Submit an article

MDPI is pleased to host a Scientific Publishing Exchange in collaboration with Auckland University of Technology. These upcoming online workshops aim to support researchers at various stages of their academic journey by providing essential guidance on navigating the publishing process.

Each session is tailored to a specific audience, offering practical tools and insights—from manuscript preparation and submission to peer review and open access publishing.

Please note the following:

• Session 1 (22 July): Tailored for postgraduate students pursuing their Ph.D.;
• Session 2 (24 July): Intended for early career researchers (ECRs).

Participants are encouraged to register for the session that best aligns with their research experience.

Date: 22 & 24 July 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (BJT) | 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (NZT)
Venue: Zoom (virtual)
Session 1 registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uGUnQli-STWnUPvYpkXQpg.
Session 2 registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kBfr62SxSnm20LDnOQIBbg.

Programme

Chair and speaker:

Dr. Wei Thye Lee earned his Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore (NUS), where his research focused on experimental therapeutics in pre-clinical models of neurodegenerative diseases. He has published in many Scopus- and Web of Science (WOS)-indexed journals throughout his academic career. At MDPI, he has held various editorial roles, including Assistant Editor, Publishing Specialist, and Special Issue Editor. He is currently serving as the Institutional Partnership Manager for MDPI, liaising with institutions across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

Ms. Andjela Sakota joined MDPI in November 2019. She holds a B.Sc. degree in physics and is currently working on a master’s thesis in the field of engineering/project management. She has served as an Assistant Editor and Section Managing Editor for the journal Sensors and recently began her role as a Journal Relations Specialist for the same journal. In addition to her editorial work, she has also been working as a Group Leader for Section 1 and the “Mechanical Engineering” Section in the Serbia offices since September 2022.

Organisers:	Leading Journal:

Instruments and instrumentation is an important research field that encompasses the application of instruments for the observation, measurement, or control of physical and/or chemical systems. These applications are widely used in various fields like physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, food, the environment, energy, aerospace, transportation, consumer electronics, IoT, and so on.

MDPI’s cluster of instruments and instrumentation aims to publish articles focused on advanced technologies in the fields of sensors, actuators, transducers, instruments, micro/nanosystems, and devices. This journal cluster represents a platform fostering innovation in cross-disciplinary research into instruments and instrumentation, ranging from fundamental research to applications, including robotics, smart systems, biomedical engineering, and Industry 4.0, and this platform will enable scientists and engineers to share their breakthroughs in device design, fabrication, manufacture, materials, AI integration, and real-world applications. Each participating journal is unique, with a different emphasis on applications of instruments and instrumentation.

The five participating journals are as follows:

• Actuators (ISSN: 2076-0825) provides a platform for the science and technology of actuator materials, device design, and control systems. It publishes reviews (including comprehensive assessments on complete actuator products), regular research papers, and short notes. Actuators is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Kenji Uchino (The Pennsylvania State University, USA);
• AI Sensors (ISSN: 3042-5999) focuses on a field encompassing a wide range of technologies that enable machines to perceive, interpret, and interact with the world around them. With the rise in edge computing, these sensors are increasingly being deployed in decentralized environments, where data processing and decision making occur closer to the source of data. AI Sensors aims to bridge the gap between the AI, IoT, and sensor research communities, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange to accelerate innovation in edge computing and AIoT sensing technologies. The journal is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Chengkuo Lee (National University of Singapore, Singapore);
• Instruments (ISSN: 2410-390X) publishes studies related to the design and application of instruments, apparatuses, and experimental techniques in disciplinary and interdisciplinary research. The journal’s main subject areas of interest include innovative design, methods, applications, metrological characterization, and the theory of all aspects of advanced instruments, including detectors, accelerators, sensors, transducers, signal generators, virtual instruments, etc. Instruments is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Antonio Ereditato (Enrico Fermi Institute, The University of Chicago, Chicago, USA);
• Micromachines (ISSN: 2072-666X) encourages submissions on micro/nano-scale structures, materials, devices, and systems, as well as related micro- and nanotechnology, from fundamental research to applications. Micromachines is led by its editor-in-chief, Prof. Dr. Ai-Qun Liu (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China);
• Sensors (ISSN: 1424-8220) provides a platform for the science and technology of sensors and their applications. It publishes comprehensive reviews, regular research papers, and data descriptors. It encourages scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible, such that the results can be reproduced by readers. Sensors is led by its Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Dr. Vittorio M. N. Passaro (Politecnico di Bari, Italy).

Journal	Launch Year	Impact Factor (2024)	CiteScore (2024)	First Decision (Median Days)	APC (CHF)
	2012	2.3	4.3	17.7	2400
	2025	\	\	18	1000
	2017	\	3.3	28	1400
	2010	3	6.0	16.2	2100
	2001	3.5	8.2	18.6	2600

MDPI’s Mission and Values
As a pioneer of academic open access publishing, MDPI has been serving the scientific community since 1996. Our aim is to foster scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. MDPI's guidelines for disseminating open science are based on the following values and guiding principles:

Open Access—All of our content is published as open access and distributed under a Creative Commons License, providing free access to the latest research, and allowing articles to be freely shared and content to be re-used with proper attribution;

Timeliness and Efficiency—We publish the latest research by providing a thorough editorial service, ensuring a first decision is provided to authors in under 32 days and papers are published within 7-10 days of acceptance for publication;

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High-Quality Service—We support scholars and their work by providing a range of options such as journal publication at mdpi.com, early publication at preprints.org, and conferences on sciforum.net, to make a positive impact on the research community;

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By adhering to these values and principles, MDPI remains committed to advancing scientific knowledge and promoting open science practices.

Selected Topics and Special Issues:

• “New Trends in Robotics: Automation and Autonomous Systems”;
• “Federated Edge Intelligence for Next Generation AI Systems”;
• “Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Electronics and Devices”;
• “Advanced Array Signal Processing for B5G/6G: Models, Algorithms, and Applications”.

Selected Articles：

Actuators
“A Review of Electroactive Polymers in Sensing and Actuator Applications”

AI Sensors
“Students’ Burnout Symptoms Detection Using Smartwatch Wearable Devices: A Systematic Literature Review”

Instruments
“Performance of a Modular Ton-Scale Pixel-Readout Liquid Argon Time Projection Chamber”

Micromachines
“Recent Progress and Challenges of Implantable Biodegradable Biosensors”

Sensors
“Smart Sensors and Smart Data for Precision Agriculture: A Review”

International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), observed annually on 23 June, is a global initiative that celebrates the outstanding achievements of women in engineering while inspiring more young women to pursue engineering careers. Established in 2014 by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) in the UK, this observance has become a vital platform for advancing diversity and inclusion in the engineering profession.

Aligned with the 2025 theme, “Together We Engineer” and Goal 5 of the SDG Publishers Compact: Gender Equality, MDPI emphasizes the power of collective action to break down gender barriers and foster a more inclusive engineering culture. In this era of both challenges and opportunities, women engineers are driving technological innovation in unprecedented ways—from sustainable development solutions to AI ethics frameworks, their contributions are fundamentally reshaping our industry.

Join us in celebrating International Women in Engineering Day and supporting initiatives that empower women in STEM. Together, we can build a future where engineering innovation thrives through diversity, and where every aspiring engineer has equal opportunities to shape our world.

We are pleased to announce that the first Young Women in Engineering Award is open for nominations. This award was established to acknowledge the achievements of young women investigators in the field of engineering and to inspire young women to consider research and careers in engineering.

Nomination deadline: 30 November 2025.

Prize:

• CHF 1000;
• An electronic certificate;
• A voucher to waive the article processing charges (APCs) for one submission to a journal within the field of engineering (subject to peer review)—valid for one year.

For more details about the award, please visit here. Please feel free to send the nomination letter to ywe-award@mdpi.com.

We are honored to interview several outstanding female scholars in engineering field to share their research journey and your insight into being a female engineer.

	Name: Dr. Teresa Donateo Affiliation: Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Italy “Female engineers often bring a unique set of strengths to academic research, shaped by their life experiences and the challenges they routinely navigate. One particularly valuable strength is the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, a skill frequently sharpened through balancing professional responsibilities with personal commitments, such as motherhood.” Please read the full interview here.
	Name: Dr. Jelena Svorcan Affiliation: Department of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Serbia “Females are generally very responsible, well organized, do not do everything at the last minute, and can very successfully deal with particular, tedious tasks. They perform well under pressure and are great as team leaders and teachers since they engage more with the younger colleagues, but can also be strict when necessary.” Please read the full interview here.
	Name: Dr. Yong Wei Tiong Affiliations: 1 Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore 2 Singapore Integrative Biosystems and Engineering Research (SIBER), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore “Female engineers often bring a collaborative, systems-oriented mindset that’s well-suited for complex interdisciplinary problems. They tend to approach problem-solving holistically and with strong communication skills, qualities essential for cross-functional research.” Please read the full interview here.

“Artificial Intelligence for Non-Destructive Imaging in Composite Materials”
by Mine Seckin, Pinar Demircioglu, Ahmet Cagdas Seckin, Ismail Bogrekci and Serra Aksoy
Eng 2025, 6(3), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng6030046

“Disassembly Plan Representation by Hypergraph”
by Abboy Verkuilen, Mirjam Zijderveld, Niels de Buck and Jenny Coenen
Automation 2025, 6(1), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/automation6010010

“Probing Solid-Binding Peptide Self-Assembly Kinetics Using a Frequency Response Cooperativity Model”
by Taylor Bader, Kyle Boone, Chris Johnson, Cindy L. Berrie and Candan Tamerler
Biomimetics 2025, 10(2), 107; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics10020107

“Fast Multi-Distance Time-Domain NIRS and DCS System for Clinical Applications”
by Marco Nabacino, Caterina Amendola, Davide Contini, Rebecca Re, Lorenzo Spinelli and Alessandro Torricelli
Sensors 2024, 24(22), 7375; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24227375

“Understanding the Effect of Carbon Nanotube Core Designs on Controlling Bandgaps and Wave Directionality in Cement”
by Nanziri Esther Kayondo and Shreya Vemuganti
Eng 2024, 5(3), 1811–1822; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng5030096

“On the Importance of Solar Radiation and Shading for the Alkali–Aggregate Reaction Prediction of Concrete Arch Dams”
by Noemi Schclar Leitão
Eng 2024, 5(3), 1673–1695; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng5030088

“Label- and Reagent-Free Optical Sensor for Absorption-Based Detection of Urea Concentration in Water Solutions”
by Carlo Anelli, Vanessa Pellicorio, Valentina Bello and Sabina Merlo
Sensors 2024, 24(9), 2754; https://doi.org/10.3390/s24092754

“Electromechanical Actuator-Based Solution for a Scissor Lift”
by Łukasz Stawiński, Viacheslav Zakharov, Andrzej Kosucki and Tatiana Minav
Actuators 2023, 12(10), 394; https://doi.org/10.3390/act12100394

“A Synthesis-Based Stateful Approach for Guiding Design Thinking in Embedded System Development”
by Hung-Fu Chang and Supannika Koolmanojwong Mobasser
Software 2023, 2(3), 332–349; https://doi.org/10.3390/software2030016

Special Issues:

“New Technologies for Sensors”	“Recent Advances in Compliant Mechanisms”
“Advanced Sensors and Signal Processing for Psychophysiological Monitoring”	“Digital Twins for Sustainable Industrial Processes”
“Micro-/Nanofluidic and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices for Biomedical Applications, 3rd Edition”	“Emerging Trends in Materials Engineering for Clean Energy Applications”

“Effect of Heat Treatment on Polymorphism and Particle Size Distribution of Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticle Synthesized via Mechanochemical Process”
by Md Nuruzzaman, Yanju Liu, Mohammad Mahmudur Rahman, Saifullah Omar Nasif and Ravi Naidu
Appl. Nano 2025, 6(2), 8; https://doi.org/10.3390/applnano6020008

“Skin Sensitization Potential of Sensitizers in the Presence of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles In Vitro”
by Claudia Meindl, Kristin Öhlinger, Verena Zrim, Jennifer Ober, Ramona Jeitler, Eva Roblegg and Eleonore Fröhlich
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(22), 1811; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14221811

“Two-Dimensional MoS₂ Nanosheets Derived from Cathodic Exfoliation for Lithium Storage Applications”
by Alberto Martínez-Jódar, Silvia Villar-Rodil, José M. Munuera, Alberto Castro-Muñiz, Jonathan N. Coleman, Encarnación Raymundo-Piñero and Juan I. Paredes
Nanomaterials 2024, 14(11), 932; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano14110932

“Gold Nanoparticle-Based Colorimetric and Fluorescent Dual-Mode Lateral Flow Immunoassay for SARS-CoV-2 Detection”
by Ying Gan, Hefan Zhang, Jing Liu, Fuqin He, Fengheng Li, Ao Li, Man Xing, Dongming Zhou, Shan-Yu Fung and Hong Yang
J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15(3), 58; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb15030058

“Examining the Impact of Intermediate Cooling on Mechanical Properties of 22MnB5 in a Tailored Tempering Process”
by Alborz Reihani, Sebastian Heibel, Thomas Schweiker and Marion Merklein
J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2024, 8(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp8010005

“Investigating the Effect of Interface Temperature on Molecular Interdiffusion during Laser Transmission Welding of 3D-Printed Composite Parts”
by Anh-Duc Le, André Chateau Akué Asséko, Benoît Cosson and Patricia Krawczak
Materials 2023, 16(18), 6121; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16186121

“Synthesis, Physicochemical Characteristics, and Biocompatibility of Multi-Component Collagen-Based Hydrogels Developed by E-Beam Irradiation”
by Maria Demeter, Andreea Mariana Negrescu, Ion Calina, Anca Scarisoreanu, Mădălina Albu Kaya, Marin Micutz, Marius Dumitru and Anisoara Cimpean
J. Funct. Biomater. 2023, 14(9), 454; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb14090454

“A Modelling-Based Framework for Carbon Emissions Calculation in Additive Manufacturing: A Stereolithography Case Study”
by Vasiliki C. Panagiotopoulou, Aikaterini Paraskevopoulou and Panagiotis Stavropoulos
Processes 2023, 11(9), 2574; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11092574

“Natural Polyphenols and the Corrosion Protection of Steel: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives for Green and Promising Strategies”
by Rossella Sesia, Silvia Spriano, Marco Sangermano and Sara Ferraris
Metals 2023, 13(6), 1070; https://doi.org/10.3390/met13061070

Special Issues:

“Recent Developments in Friction Stir Welding Technology and Applications”	“Women’s Special Issue Series: Functional Biomaterials (2nd Edition)”
“Healthy and Affordable Zero-Emission Buildings: A Challenge for the Near Future”	“Editorial Board Members’ Collection Series: Biomimetic Surfaces and Interfaces 2025”
“Advanced Materials and Processing Technologies”	“The 15th Anniversary of Nanomaterials—Women in Nanomaterials”

We are pleased to announce that the Young Women in Engineering Award is open for nominations. This award was established to acknowledge the achievements of young women investigators in the field of engineering and to inspire young women to consider research and careers in engineering. All the nominations will be assessed by an Award Evaluation Committee, and winners will be announced online on 8 March 2026.

Prizes:

• CHF 1000;
• An electronic certificate;
• A voucher to waive the article processing charges (APCs) for one submission to a journal within the field of engineering (subject to peer review)—valid for one year.

Number of winners: 2.

Eligibility and requirements:

• This role is designated for female candidates;
• Must have received their Ph.D. no more than 10 years prior to 31 December 2025;
• Must have produced groundbreaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of engineering;
• Must be nominated by senior scientists.

List of documents for nomination:

• Detailed curriculum vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
• Scanned copy of doctorate certificate;
• Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.

Schedule:

Open for nominations: 23 June 2025;
Nomination deadline: 30 November 2025;
Winner announcement: 8 March 2026.

Nominations and contact:

All nomination materials and award-related communications must be submitted via our official email: ywe-award@mdpi.com.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your nominations.

Young Women in Engineering Award Team