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11 July 2025
Sensors | An Interview with One of the Authors—Mr. Afonso Magalhães Mota
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.
11 July 2025
Meet Us at the 2nd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers, 29 July–3 August 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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.
11 July 2025
Sensors | Interview with Prof. Dr. Vittorio Ferrari—Section Editor-in-Chief of Section “Electronic Sensors”
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.
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Name: Prof. Dr. Vittorio Ferrari |
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.
8 July 2025
Meet Us at the 2025 Academic Conference of China Instrument and Control Society, 12–15 August 2025, Changsha, China

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/.
We look forward to connecting with you in Changsha!
4 July 2025
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in June 2025
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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
2 July 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #24 - 2024 Impact Factor & CiteScore, MDPI Summits France & USA, Tu Youyou Award

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’s 2024 Impact Factor Highlights
For those of our readers who are new to academic publishing, you may have heard some news in June around the Impact Factor release. Every year, typically in June, Clarivate releases its annual Journal Citation Reports (JCR), which include Journal Impact Factors (JIF). This metric is widely used in academic publishing to reflect the average number of citations received by recent articles in each journal.
While Impact Factor is just one of many indicators of journal influence, it remains a major milestone for authors, editors, and publishers. It’s used to assess journal visibility, researcher recognition, and scholarly reach. Throughout our international meetings and events, it’s clear that the Impact Factor is something many of our authors and editorial board members care about, as it can influence where they choose to submit an article and the funding they receive for their research.
“These results reflect the trust that the scholarly community places in MDPI”
MDPI’s 2024 Impact Factor Highlights
- 298 MDPI journals received a Journal Impact Factor.
- 60 journals earned their first-ever Impact Factor
- To put this in perspective: MDPI’s 60 new journal acceptances into the Web of Science was the second highest number of any publisher in 2024, behind Elsevier and ahead of Springer Nature. Our 87% acceptance rate for journals submitted to Web of Science shows the strength of our editorial process and our proven ability to develop journals aligned with Clarivate’s 24 evaluation criteria.
- Notably, Textiles, Mathematics, International Journal of Neonatal Screening, Smart Cities, Systems, and Pharmaceutics ranked in the top 10% in their respective categories, highlighting their growing influence and prestige within their academic fields. This shows that high-quality indexing goes beyond visibility; it upholds credibility and trust.
- 193 MDPI journals are now ranked in the top 50% (Q1/Q2) of their subject categories.
- What does this mean, and why is it important? Journals are ranked by quartiles within their field, based on their Impact Factor. Q1 represents the top 25% of journals in their category, Q2 the next 25%, and so on. Being in Q1 or Q2 shows that a journal is performing well relative to other journals in its category. Authors and institutions often look at quartile rankings when choosing where to publish – it’s an important indicator of visibility and recognition, within its respective category.
- 116 of our previously ranked journals increased their Impact Factor.
- 14 MDPI journals achieved an Impact Factor of 5.0 or higher, suggesting a high degree of influence and visibility.
These results reflect our staff's hard work: from our editorial and production teams to our indexing, communications, and data teams, and beyond. This also reflects the trust that the scholarly community places in MDPI, reinforcing the message that when researchers publish with MDPI, they publish with impact.
Open Access with Impact
As the leading fully open access publisher, our journals have received a total of 18.4 million citations in the Web of Science by the end of 2024, reflecting the growing reach and engagement of research published with MDPI. We are committed to making scientific research freely accessible to everyone, everywhere. With the support of more than 4.2 million contributing authors, we’re proud to support the global shift toward open access.
Further Reading
If you’d like to better understand how journals get indexed and why Impact Factors matter, please read this recent interview with Dr. Constanze Schelhorn (Head of Indexing). It gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the role our indexing team plays in supporting journal indexing and visibility.
You can also read our official news announcement shared last week: MDPI Journals in the 2024 Journal Citation Reports.
Thank you to everyone, from our authors and reviewers to our editors and internal teams, who contributed to the progress of our journal indexing in 2024. We’re continuing to build journals that are recognized and trusted across disciplines.
Impactful Research
MDPI Journals See Continued Growth in 2024 CiteScore Results
Continuing our indexing updates, I’m pleased to share that MDPI has achieved strong results in the latest CiteScore metrics, released on 5 June by Scopus. These results reflect the collective efforts of our editors, reviewers, authors, and internal teams, with their dedication to quality and visibility in scientific publishing. You can read the full announcement here.
2024 Highlights:
- 322 MDPI journals received a CiteScore (up from 274 last year).
- 283 journals (88%) are ranked in Q1 or Q2 of their subject categories.
- 237 journals (85%) saw an increase in their CiteScore compared to last year.
- 48 journals received a CiteScore for the first time.
- 39 journals are now placed in the top 10% of their subject areas.
“This growth highlights our commitment to supporting open, trusted science”
What is CiteScore and how is it measured?
CiteScore metrics are developed by Elsevier as an alternative to the Impact Factor. They measure the citation impact of journals and can be accessed freely on Scopus. The metric represents the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in a journal. If you’re interested in learning more about citation metrics and how we use them, check out this blog post.
Why is this important?
These results show the growing recognition for, and impact of, MDPI journals across disciplines. CiteScore rankings help researchers, institutions, and funders assess where high-quality work is being published. This growth improves our journals’ positioning in the publishing landscape and highlights our commitment to supporting open, trusted science.
Inside MDPI
Highlights from the MDPI USA Summit in Boston (5–6 June)
With several Summits already behind us, I think this is a good time to reflect on the purpose of these Summits.
Why do we organize MDPI Summits?
These one-and-a-half-day, invite-only gatherings are designed to improve our relationships with Chief Editors who lead our journals and are respected voices in their fields. The Summits aim to:
- Share MDPI’s values, achievements, editorial practices, and local market collaborations.
- Collect feedback on MDPI operations and journal practices.
- Empower Chief Editors to confidently represent MDPI beyond the Summit.
While Chief Editors know their journals well, these events help them better understand MDPI. We want them to be ambassadors for our brand. The aim is for them to walk away informed, engaged, and equipped to share positively about MDPI.
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About the Boston Summit
Held on 5–6 June, our first USA Summit gathered over 25 Chief Editors to learn more about MDPI’s activities and collaborations in the USA. The program included presentations, Q&A, and a panel discussion.
Agenda Highlights:
Moderated by Summer Huggard (Operations Manager [Toronto], MDPI), the program featured:
- MDPI Overview and USA Collaboration – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)
- AI in Publishing and MDPI's Actions – Feichi Lu (Junior Data Scientist, MDPI)
- MDPI Editorial Process and Research Integrity – Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI)
- Panel Discussion – Stefan, Feichi, Giulia, Claudia
- Society Partnerships – Dr. Clàudia Aunós (Society Partnerships Senior Manager, MDPI)
- Voice of the Customer and Closing Remarks – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)
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MDPI & the USA: Facts and Figures
- With over 216,000 publications, the USA is MDPI’s second-largest contributor after China.
- In 2024, the USA ranked 2nd in total submissions and 2nd in total MDPI publications, with more than 28,200 publications.
- As of 2020, the cumulative number of authors from the USA until April 2025 was 352,099.
- As at April 2025, there are more than 12,035 active Editorial Board Members (EBMs) from the USA, with 55% having an H-index over 26.
- Among them, 96 serve as Editors-in-Chief (EiC) and 218 as section-Editors-in-Chief (SEiC)
- MDPI has more than 920 Institutional Open Access Program agreements worldwide, with over 130 from the USA.
A special thanks to our Toronto team, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this event run smoothly.
Coming Together for Science
Highlights from the MDPI France Summit in Paris (12–13 June)
We completed our first MDPI France Summit in Paris last week, and it was a special event. Attendees were engaged from beginning to end, remaining after hours to network and collaborate.
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Why a France Summit?
We chose to host a France Summit in view of the recent challenges MDPI has faced with the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS). What we took away from the event is that our authors and editors very much appreciate and enjoy working with us, but we need to address the concerns raised by CNRS, around Article Processing Charges (APCs) and the funding of gold open access publications.
“Our authors and editors very much enjoy working with us”
Some of the claims made in the June 2023 interview with Alain Schuhl, the Deputy CEO for Science at the CNRS, are simply not factual. For example, they state that MDPI’s “average APC charges per article are now around the same as Springer Nature’s.” Here is the relevant passage, reproduced verbatim:
This is not accurate.
A recent preprint analysing APC data from Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, PLOS, MDPI, and Frontiers (2019–2023) shows that MDPI’s average APCs remain significantly lower than those of Springer Nature and several other major publishers.
The MDPI Summits are part of our outreach and communication efforts to address misconceptions and clarify MDPI’s position as one of the most accessible and affordable major gold open access publishers in the world.
Summit Overview
Held on 12–13 June, the France Summit gathered over 20 Chief Editors to learn more about MDPI’s activities and collaborations in France. Many of these editors are influential in their institutions and professional societies. Several also have connections to CNRS, which makes this an important opportunity to clarify how we operate and build trust through open and transparent communication and hopefully turn our editors into informed advocates of MDPI.
Summit Feedback
The feedback has been very positive, with most attendees completing the post-event survey and all rating the experience as Excellent or Good. A few highlights:
- “The whole thing was highly professional and, above all, provided quantified details that will allow us to better answer questions surrounding MDPI.”
- “The summit was an opportunity to meet personally various people directly engaged in the organization and policies of MDPI, which made it possible to clarify some important points concerning publishing with MDPI.”
- “Very well organized! A great opportunity to see all French MDPI partners and editors.”
Program Highlights:
Moderated by Miruna Adelina Nicolcioiu (Senior Conference Producer), the program featured:
- MDPI Overview and France Collaboration – Stefan Tochev (CEO)
- MDPI Editorial Process and Peer-Review Quality – Dr. Marta Colomer (Public Affairs Specialist)
- Institutional Partnerships and Open Access Funding Models – Becky Castellon (Institutional Partnerships Manager)
- AI in Publishing and MDPI's Actions – Daniele Raimondi (Data Scientist)
- Publication Ethics: Global Trends – Diana Cristina Apodaritei (Research Integrity Specialist)
- Closing Remarks – Stefan Tochev
- Panel Discussion – Diana, Becky, Prof. Dr. Patrick Da Cost, and Stefan
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MDPI & France: Facts and Figures
- With over 51,000 publications, France is MDPI's tenth-largest contributor, and fifth largest among EU countries after Italy, Spain, Germany, and Poland.
- As of 2020, the cumulative number of authors from France until April 2025 was 87,592.
- As at April 2025, there are more than 2,800 active Editorial Board Members (EBMs) from France, with 59% having an H-index over 26.
- Among them, 22 serve as Editors-in-Chief (EiC) and 61 as section-Editors-in-Chief (SEiC)
- In 2024, IJMS, JCM, and Molecules were the top three MDPI journals in terms of submissions from French-affiliated authors.
Special thanks to our colleagues from Romanian offices for organizing this successful event.
Closing Thoughts
Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller Share the 2024 Tu Youyou Award
As we wrap up this month’s newsletter, I’d like to take a moment to recognize the winners of the 2024 Tu Youyou Award, presented by our journal Molecules. I am pleased to share that the 2024 Tu Youyou Award has been conferred upon Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller, in recognition of their significant contributions to natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.
I invite you to read the editorial co-authored by the Tu Youyou Award Committee, which highlights the significance of the award and the remarkable impact of the recipients’ research.
A sincere thank-you to the 2024 Award Committee for their dedication and selection process, and congratulations once again to this year’s honourees. Your work exemplifies the kind of research MDPI is proud to support and amplify.
About the Tu Youyou Award For further information about the award and the winners, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website. |
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
27 June 2025
Join Us Online at the MDPI Scientific Publishing Workshop with Auckland University of Technology, 22 & 24 July 2025

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
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Ms. Andjela Sakota |
Opening Address
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10:00–10:05 a.m. |
Ms. Andjela Sakota |
MDPI, Open Access, and Introduction to Journals This session introduces MDPI and the open access publishing model, highlighting journals in the fields of engineering, electrical and electronics, and environment and ecology. It also provides a concise overview of MDPI’s editorial process, including peer review and ethical practices. |
10:05–10:30 a.m. |
Ms. Andjela Sakota |
How to Write and Structure an Academic Paper Developed by MDPI’s Author Services team, this section offers effective strategies for crafting clear, coherent manuscripts, while improving logical flow, readability, and impactful communication with both reviewers and readers. |
10:30–11:05 a.m. |
Dr. Wei Thye Lee |
How to Respond to Peer Reviewers This session will guide authors in effectively addressing both major and minor revision comments from peer reviewers. Participants will learn how to make the necessary adjustments to their manuscripts while ensuring that all feedback is thoroughly addressed. By mastering this process, authors can enhance their chances of successful publication. |
11:05–11:40 a.m. |
Q&A Session |
11:40–11:55 a.m. |
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11:55–12:00 p.m. |
Chair and speaker:
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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. |
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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. |
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26 June 2025
MDPI’s Journal Cluster of Instruments and Instrumentation

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) |
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2012 | 2.3 | 4.3 | 17.7 | 2400 |
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2025 | \ | \ | 18 | 1000 |
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2017 | \ | 3.3 | 28 | 1400 |
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2010 | 3 | 6.0 | 16.2 | 2100 |
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2001 | 3.5 | 8.2 | 18.6 | 2600 |
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- “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”
23 June 2025
International Women in Engineering Day—“Together We Engineer”, 23 June 2025

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.
Engineering ● Actuators; |
Chemistry & Materials Science ● Applied Nano; |
Computer Science & Mathematics ● Software. Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities ● Challenges; |
Session 1: Breaking Barriers as Rising Stars | Session 2: Legacy Building Through Inclusive Leadership |
Date: 23 June 2025, 11:00 a.m. (CEST) Webinar ID: 834 2423 4697 Free to register for this webinar here! |
Date: 23 June 2025, 4:00 p.m. (CEST) Webinar ID: 835 3354 6710 Free to register for this webinar here! |
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.
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Name: Dr. Teresa Donateo “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. |
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Name: Dr. Jelena Svorcan “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. |
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Name: Dr. Yong Wei Tiong “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”
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Automation 2025, 6(1), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/automation6010010
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“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
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“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:
“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:
20 June 2025
Young Women in Engineering Award—Open for Nominations

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