Announcements
27 January 2026
Meet Us at the 5th Molecules Medicinal Chemistry Symposium, 14–17 May 2026, Beijing, China
22 January 2026
“Do Not Be Afraid of New Things”: Prof. Michele Parrinello on Scientific Curiosity and the Importance of Fundamental Research
In atomic and molecular simulation, researchers have long-needed efficient ways to predict material properties in order to focus on the most promising real laboratory tests instead of redundant work. Addressing this challenge, Prof. Michele Parrinello introduced two transformative methods that have redefined the field: the Car–Parrinello method, which serves as a “virtual lab” for studying reactions and electronic properties, and the Parrinello–Rahman method, a cornerstone for crystal phase transition studies. His work has reshaped the way that we study atomic systems, earning him the status of one of the most cited scholars in his field.
To honor his enduring legacy and continued impact, MDPI has established the Michele Parrinello Award. This award celebrates innovation and recognizes senior scientists who have made outstanding contributions to computational physical sciences, spanning the fields of physics, chemistry, and materials science.
We had the great honor of speaking with Prof. Parrinello in an exclusive interview, where he shared his perspectives on his current research focus, personal scientific experiences, support for basic research, and his advice for global researchers.
Access the full interview to hear his insights in this conversation.
25 November 2025
Meet Us Virtually at the 1st International Online Conference on Symmetry (IOCSYM 2026) 20–22 October 2026
27 May 2025
Welcoming Our New Honorary Editors-in-Chief of Symmetry
We are honored to announce the appointment of two academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences as Honorary Editors-in-Chief of the journal Symmetry (ISSN: 2073-8994). We appreciate their recognition of our journal and their pledges of support.
Name: Prof. Dr. Ronggen Cai
Affiliation: Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
Interests: gravitational theory; cosmology
Name: Prof. Dr. Jiping Zhang
Affiliation: Peking University, Beijing, China
Interests: algebra
Further details about the Editorial Board of Symmetry can be found at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/symmetry/editors.
Symmetry Editorial Office
14 May 2026
Meet Us at the European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting 2026 (EAS 2026), 29 June–3 July 2026, Lausanne, Switzerland
12 May 2026
Meet Us at the 13th IcETRAN Conference 2026, 8–11 June 2026, Silver Lake, Serbia
12 May 2026
Meet Us at the 30th Conference of the Serbian Crystallographic Society, 25–26 June 2026, Belgrade, Serbia
8 May 2026
Meet Us at the 27th Europhysics Conference on Atomic and Molecular Physics of Ionized Gases (ESCAMPIG), 7–11 July 2026, Funchal, Portugal
6 May 2026
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #34 - MDPI US Office, Coatings 2026, Media and Partnerships, Recapping Poland Summit & Serbia Salon
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 Opens First US Office in Philadelphia
I am delighted to highlight an important milestone in MDPI’s continued global development: the recent opening of our first office in the United States, located in Philadelphia.
This marks a significant step in building our engagement with one of the world’s most important research communities. The new office will serve as a hub for supporting scholars across the US, creating closer connections and more localized support.
As highlighted in recent coverage by our press release in InPublishing, this expansion reflects MDPI’s broader commitment to growing our international presence while remaining focused on the needs of the research community.
A Key Market for Research and Collaboration
The United States continues to play a central role in global research. To date, MDPI has published more than 237,000 articles affiliated with US institutions, and we collaborate with nearly 12,000 Editorial Board Members across the country. These relationships are fundamental to our mission of supporting Open Access and advancing scientific communication.
The opening of this office is not just about geography; it is about proximity to the communities we serve. It allows us to better understand the evolving needs of researchers while continuing to build collaboration and trust within the academic ecosystem.
The Team Behind this Milestone
This milestone reflects the efforts of teams across MDPI. I extend a special thank-you to Bob Vrooman (Head of Business Development, MDPI), who is leading this expansion, as well as to our colleagues in Toronto and across our North American teams for their continued support.
Bob shared: “MDPI is already a trusted partner of the North American research community, due in no small part to our dedicated team in Canada. Launching our first US office in Philadelphia is a great first step towards expanding MDPI’s market share and recognition in the US. I’m thrilled to be a part of this new phase in MDPI’s journey.”
As we continue to grow, our focus remains on supporting researchers globally and advancing Open Access with integrity.
Impactful Research
Coatings 2026: Highlights from Our Latest MDPI Conference (20-22 April)
I am pleased to share the successful completion of MDPI conference Coatings 2026, which took place last week in Athens from 20 to 22 April 2026. This conference brought together a diverse international community of researchers, industry experts, and partners, highlighting MDPI’s role not only as a publisher but also as a platform for scientific exchange and collaboration.
Conference Highlights
Coatings 2026 in numbers:
- The event attracted approximately 140 participants from 25 countries
- 143 submissions and a strong scientific program of talks and posters
- 2 keynote speakers and a wide range of invited contributions
- 7 sponsors and 11 media partners supporting the event
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Scientific Programme
The program centered on “Safe and Sustainable by Design,” reflecting the growing importance of sustainability, regulatory frameworks, and technological innovation in materials science. Topics ranged from advanced coating technologies and additive manufacturing to AI-driven simulations and strategies to phase out potentially harmful substances in industrial processes.
Importantly, the conference brought together both academic and industrial perspectives, creating a space for dialogue on how research can translate into real-world impact. This is important as industries navigate environmental challenges, evolving regulations, and the need for more sustainable and circular approaches to production.
Thank You!
I would like to thank the entire conference team for their work in organizing this successful event. As we continue to grow, conferences like this play an important role in building our connection with global research communities, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and positioning MDPI at the intersection of science, technology, and societal impact.
Members from Exelisis and MDPI EU Conference & Social Media team at the Coatings 2026 Conference in Athens, Greece.
Inside MDPI
Recent Media Coverage and Partnerships
Over the past two months, news from MDPI has enjoyed strong visibility across international publishing and academic media, reflecting our continued expansion and the increasing relevance of our work within the research community.
Below are some highlights covering partnerships, institutional agreements, and milestones that continue to shape our position in publishing – some of which are featured in leading industry platforms such as InPublishing, which is highly selective and reflects the growing recognition of MDPI’s growth within the publishing ecosystem.
Key Press Releases & Coverage (March–April 2026)
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MDPI × Sikt (Norway): Partnership Renewal
We renewed our national Open Access agreement with Sikt, a key consortium partnership, continuing to support researchers across Norway through this partnership. The renewal was covered by several international publishing trade outlets.
Covered by: Research Information, STM Publishing News, ALPSP, Europe Says
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MDPI × Jisc (UK): New Two-Year Open Access Agreement
A new two-year agreement with Jisc significantly expands MDPI’s footprint across UK academic institutions. Coverage appeared across major publishing industry titles in the UK and internationally.
Covered by: InPublishing, Research Information, STM Publishing News, ALPSP
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MDPI Opens First US Office
The opening of our first US office marks an important milestone in our North American expansion to build engagement with one of the world’s leading research communities.
Coverage by: EurekAlert!, InPublishing, EdTech Innovation Hub, STM Publishing News, ALPSP
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MDPI × SIGG: Italian Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics
We established a new partnership with the Italian Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics (SIGG), adding to our growing portfolio of society collaborations.
Coverage by: EurekAlert!, STM Publishing News, ALPSP
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MDPI × Fast Track Health: New Journal Launch
The launch of a new journal in partnership with Fast Track Health reflects our continued expansion into emerging areas of health innovation.
Coverage by: EurekAlert!, Scienmag, STM Publishing News, ALPSP
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MDPI 2025 Annual Report
Our 2025 Annual Report was also widely covered across international media, highlighting a 12% increase in submissions and continued investment in research integrity, infrastructure, and partnerships.
Coverage by: EurekAlert!, Research Information, STM Publishing News, ALPSP, Choice 360
Coverage also spanned multiple regions including Poland, Romania and South Korea, reflecting our ongoing efforts to communicate more effectively with regional research communities.
Looking Ahead
This coverage shows that MDPI is growing and building on its position through partnerships, visibility, and engagement across regions. As we continue to expand, our focus remains on supporting researchers globally, building on our institutional collaborations, and advancing Open Access with integrity.
Thank you to all teams involved in delivering these initiatives, and to our External Affairs team for ensuring our work is effectively communicated across the global publishing landscape!
Coming Together for Science
Recapping MDPI Poland Summit 2026 in Krakow (23 April)
On 23 April 2206, we hosted the first MDPI Poland Summit 2026 in Kraków, bringing together an engaged group of editors, researchers, and academic leaders from the country.
The Poland Summit welcomed some 45 participants, including Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and Editorial Board Members, many with strong academic track records and international recognition.
Our engagements were open and constructive, focusing on MDPI’s positioning and reputation in Poland, alongside community interest in supporting our development, with active participation across our sessions, including Q&A and panel discussions.
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MDPI Poland Summit Programme
From research integrity and peer review quality to AI in publishing and the future of academic communication, the agenda featured important topics currently shaping our industry.
During the day, MDPI colleagues shared a series of presentations covering:
- MDPI’s performance, growth, and impact in Poland: Stefan Tochev (CEO)
- Engagement with Academic Community: Dr. Marta Colomer (Public Affairs Lead)
- Research Integrity and Publication Ethics: Anna Pena (Research Integrity Manager)
- MDPI Editorial Process and Peer-Review Quality Metrics: Dr. Liliane Auwerter (Conference Organizer)
- AI in the Publishing Industry – Challenges, Innovation and MDPI’s vision: Dr. Enric Sayas (AI Product Owner)
- Panel Session: The Future of Academic Publishing, moderated by Dr. Marta Colomer
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Poland as a Key Market for Open Access
The summit also highlighted the importance of Poland within the global research landscape.
In 2025:
- 75% of publications in Poland were made in Open Access
- 71% of those in Gold Open Access
- and over 344,000 publications produced in the last five years
MDPI plays a significant role in the Polish publishing ecosystem:
- #1 Open Access publisher in Poland
- 17% share of Open Access publications in 2025
- More than 12,500 publications from Polish institutions in 2025
- More than 91,000 publications overall since 1996
Looking Ahead
Events like the Poland Summit are an important part of how we evolve as an organization. They allow us to share the latest developments of MDPI and listen directly to our researchers and editors to better understand the market and align our development with the needs of the local community.
As MDPI continues to grow, this type of engagement will remain essential in ensuring that we are not only scaling globally, but doing so in a way that is aligned, trusted, and collaborative.
With Igor Matic (Office Manager, Krakow, Poland, MDPI) at the MDPI Poland Summit in Krakow.
Closing Thoughts
Recapping MDPI Serbia Salon 2026 in Belgrade (22 April)
On 22 April 2026, we hosted the MDPI Serbia Salon 2026 in Belgrade. The Salon welcomed over 50 participants, including more than 40 invited scholars from leading Serbian institutions, alongside colleagues from MDPI. The event also marked two important milestones: 30 years of MDPI and 10 years of our presence in Serbia, making it a celebration and an opportunity for reflection.
A Platform for Exchange
The Salon was designed not just as a series of presentations, but as a place for dialogue. Throughout the day, discussions focused on important topics around publishing today: research integrity and editorial standards, journal indexing and visibility, the evolving role of artificial intelligence, and funding and support for Open Access publishing.
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Program Overview
- Opening the Salon MDPI Serbia 2026 – Serbia results and direction: Emir Ramadani (Operations Manager)
- Update on MDPI’s performance and growth: Stefan Tochev (CEO)
- Collaboration with MDPI – A personal perspective: Prof. Dr Srećko Stopić (Editorial Board Member)
- Linking Scientific Quality and Visibility: The role of indexing in publishing
- Research integrity and editorial ethics: Ana Stanković (Research Integrity Specialist)
- Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Publishing – Challenges, innovations and vision of MDPI: Dr Miloš Čučulović (Head of Technology Innovation)
It was encouraging to see the high level of engagement and discussion with the local academic community.
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Publishing in Serbia
With 10 years of MDPI in Serbia (since 2016) and over 620 colleagues across 10 departments spread across offices in Belgrade and Novi Sad, MDPI continues to invest in the long-term development of the research community in Serbia and beyond.
Some high-level indicators illustrate both the strength of the local research ecosystem and MDPI’s role within it:
- 12,910 total publications in Serbia in 2025, of which 8,708 (67%) were Open Access (of which, in turn, 75% were Gold OA)
- A total of more than 55,000 publications (2021–2025), with 68% published Open Access
- 2,122 MDPI publications from Serbian institutions in 2025
- 25% of all Open Access publications in Serbia are published with MDPI
- More than 11,000 MDPI publications from Serbian institutions since 1996
- More than 75 Editorial Board Members from Serbia, including Editors-in-Chief and Associate Editors.
These figures reflect the growth of OA publishing in Serbia and the strong collaboration between MDPI and Serbia's research community.
Top 5 Publishers in Serbia (MDPI #1 with steady growth)
Looking Ahead
Research integrity and artificial intelligence will remain central topics for the industry. At the same time, clear communication of editorial processes will be essential in building trust and transparency.
Workshops and direct engagement remain among the most effective ways to strengthen these connections. As Open Access funding models continue to evolve, new opportunities for collaboration are emerging across institutions, publishers, and the broader research community.
Thank You!
The excellent feedback from participants shows the value of creating spaces where ideas can be exchanged openly and constructively. Sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of this event: our speakers, participants, and especially the MDPI Serbia team for their great organization and support.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
30 April 2026
Welcoming New Early Career Editorial Board Members of Symmetry
Symmetry (ISSN: 2073-8994) is pleased to announce the following 50 researchers who have been added to our group of 2026 Early Career Editorial Board Members. Please join us in congratulating them on joining the Symmetry community!
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Name: Dr. Changqing Xu Affiliation: Guangzhou Institute of Technology, School of Microelectronics, Xidian University, Xi’an, China Research interests: brain-inspired computing; EDA |
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Name: Dr. Christian Iandiorio Affiliation: Department of Enterprise Engineering, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy Research interests: nonlinear solid mechanics; analytical methods; finite element modelling; thin-walled structures; flexible multibody; experimental mechanics |
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Name: Dr. Chrysoula Markou Affiliation: The unit Physics of the Universe, Fields and Gravitation, Champs et Gravitation, University of Mons, Mons, Belgium Research interests: nonlinear (super)symmetries; (super)gravity; massless and massive gravitons and higher spins; double copy and scattering amplitudes in field and string theory; holography |
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Name: Dr. David Zabala Blanco Affiliation: Department of Computing and Industries, Universidad Católica del Maule, Maule, Chile Research interests: machine learning applied; fingerprint and palm vein biometrics; visible light systems (LiFi); OFDM-based systems |
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Name: Dr. Di Liu Affiliation: School of Automation Science and Electrical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China Research interests: failure mechanism analysis; degradation modeling; reliability estimation; prognostics and health management |
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Name: Dr. Fabiano F. Santos Affiliation: Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Campus Universitário do Bacanga, São Luís, MA, Brazil Research interests: black holes; holographic complexity; string theory; entanglement entropy; AdS/BCFT correspondence; Horndeski gravity |
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Name: Dr. Ganesh Pattan Siddappa Affiliation: Advanced Technology Research Center, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan, Republic of Korea Research interests: MXene; electrochemistry; nanomaterials; electroactive polymers; environmental chemistry; sensors; fuel cell |
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Name: Dr. Geng Yuan Affiliation: School of Computing, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA Research interests: efficient AI; software–hardware co-design; edge computing |
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Name: Dr. Guanbin Chen Affiliation: School of Civil Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China Research interests: vortex-induced vibration; flow control; bridge engineering; experimental fluid mechanics |
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Name: Dr. Guangjian Liu Affiliation: Institute of Rock Mechanics, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China Research interests: rock joints; scale effects; bolting; surrounding; tunnel engineering; slope engineering |
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Name: Dr. Huan Shen Affiliation: Lab of Locomotion Bioinspiration and Intelligent Robots, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China Research interests: aerodynamics; swarm robotics; control strategy; intelligent material; actuation control; multi-modal perception; bio-inspired structure |
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Name: Dr. Jinfeng Li Affiliations: 1. Beijing Key Laboratory of Millimeter Wave and Terahertz Technology, School of Integrated Circuits and Electronics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China 2. School of Interdisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China 3. Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London, London, UK Research interests: reconfigurable RF/microwave/millimetre-wave devices; multilevel inverters; power electronics; thermal–hydraulic instrumentation; application security; sentiment analysis |
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Name: Dr. Lei Jiang Affiliation: School of Highway, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China Research interests: bridge engineering; steel and composite bridge; concrete-filled steel tubular bridge; structural analysis; fatigue assessment; long-life design theory |
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Name: Dr. Lili Pei Affiliation: School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Chang'an University, Xi'an, China Research interests: artificial intelligence-based road detection; road performance prediction and maintenance; traffic big data analysis; integration of transportation and energy |
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Name: Dr. Man Zhu Affiliation: Intelligent Transportation Systems Research Center, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China Research interests: optimization management and control of water transportation systems; dynamic modeling; path planning; control and application of USVs |
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Name: Dr. Marco Danilo Claudio Torri Affiliation: Dipartimento di Fisica, Università degli Studi di Milano and INFN Sezione di Milano, Milano, Italy Research interests: quantum gravity; Lorentz invariance violation; special relativity modification; cosmic ray propagation |
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Name: Dr. Michele Piconi Affiliation: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy Research interests: approximation theory; real analysis; Fourier analysis; functional analysis; signal and image processing |
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Name: Dr. Ming Wu Affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Computer Science, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium Research interests: smart manufacturing; artificial intelligence; microfabrication; non-traditional manufacturing; additive manufacturing |
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Name: Dr. Mohammed Al Bahri Affiliation: Department of Basic and Applied Sciences, A’Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Oman Research interests: nanoscience magnetic materials; magnetic nanowires; magnetic domain walls |
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Name: Dr. Moran Ju Affiliation: College of Information Science and Technology, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China Research interests: image processing; pattern recognition; deep learning; object detection |
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Name: Dr. Nannan Zhao Affiliation: School of Science, Chang’an University, Xi’an, China Research interests: coupled oscillators; nonlinear dynamics; complex networks; theoretical ecology; multi-agent systems; pattern formation |
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Name: Dr. Pablo Gutiérrez Sánchez Affiliation: Department of Chemical, Energy and Mechanical Technology, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain Research interests: water treatment; waste valorization; adsorption; advanced oxidation processes; carbonaceous materials |
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Name: Dr. Pan-Pan Wang Affiliation: College of Physics, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China Research interests: tests of new physics effects; gravitational wave detection; data processing; dark matter and dark energy; Lorentz invariance |
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Name: Dr. Panpan Yang Affiliation: School of Electronics and Control Engineering, Chang’an University, Xi’an, China Research interests: nonlinear control; swarm robots; vehicle platoon control |
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Name: Dr. Peng Cheng Affiliation: Center for Joint Quantum Studies, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China Research interests: black hole physics; low-dimensional quantum gravity |
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Name: Dr. Pouria Ayough Affiliation: School of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China Research interests: structural engineering; steel and composite structures; finite element modeling; numerical modeling |
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Name: Dr. Qiang Li Affiliation: School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China Research interests: statistical data analysis; image recognition and classification based on deep learning and neutral networks; applications of deep neural networks in physics; neural networks in physics |
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Name: Dr. Ranran Wang Affiliation: School of Software Engineering, Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhuhai, China Research interests: edge computing; graph mining; information diffusion |
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Name: Dr. Shicheng Jiang Affiliation: Minhang Campus, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China Research interests: strong laser–matter interaction; squeezing of quantum light; multi-dimensional spectroscopy |
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Name: Dr. Sibo Qiao Affiliation: School of Software, Tiangong University, Tianjin, China Research interests: deep learning; image analysis; edge intelligence |
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Name: Dr. Si-Nian Jin Affiliation: College of Information Science and Technology, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China Research interests: wireless communications; deep learning; massive MIMO; intelligent reflecting surface |
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Name: Dr. Tao Zhou Affiliation: School of Automation, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China Research interests: power system stability and control; Al applications in power systems; renewable energy integration |
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Name: Dr. Topside E. Mathonsi Affiliation: Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Soshanguve Campus, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria 0152, South Africa Research interests: wireless communication systems; cybersecurity; blockchain technology; Internet of Things; cloud computing; machine learning; AI |
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Name: Dr. Wenxue Cui Affiliations: 1. Department of Physics, College of Science, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China 2. Institute of Quantum Science and Technology, Yanbian University, Yanji 133002, China Research interests: quantum physics; quantum information; quantum optics; quantum control; quantum simulation |
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Name: Dr. Wen-Di Guo Affiliations: 1. Institute of Theoretical Physics & Research Center of Gravitation, School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China 2. Key Laboratory of Quantum Theory and Applications of MoE, Lanzhou Center for Theoretical Physics, Key Laboratory of Theoretical Physics of Gansu Province, Gansu Provincial Research Center for Basic Disciplines of Quantum Physics, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China Research interests: extra dimension theory; black hole physics; gravitational wave physics |
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Name: Dr. Xi Zhang Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA Research interests: nuclear images; PET/SPECT images; image reconstruction |
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Name: Dr. Xiaoyu Wang Affiliation: School of Physics, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China Research interests: theoretical particle physics; high-energy physics phenomenology; nucleon spin structure through spin asymmetries in high-energy scattering processes; transverse momentum-dependent (TMD) factorization and evolution effects |
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Name: Dr. Xin Chen Affiliation: College of Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China Research interests: machine learning; optimal control theory; game theory |
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Name: Dr. Xiuxiu Ren Affiliation: College of Information Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China Research interests: security of information physical systems; security of unmanned systems |
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Name: Dr. Yadong Zhou Affiliation: College of Civil Aviation, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 211100, China Research interests: structural dynamics; vibration engineering; impact dynamics; damage mechanics |
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Name: Dr. Yan Wang Affiliation: School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China Research interests: ocean energy harvesting; unmanned intelligent marine equipment; marine Internet of Things sensors |
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Name: Dr. Yang Liu Affiliation: School of Science, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China Research interests: uncertainty theory; uncertain statistics; uncertain differential equation |
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Name: Dr. Yiyang Chen Affiliation: School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, China Research interests: iterative learning control; optimization; artificial intelligence; image processing; robotics |
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Name: Dr. Yongfeng Lv Affiliation: School of Electrical and Power Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China Research interests: adaptive dynamic programming; reinforcement learning; optimal control |
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Name: Dr. Yongji Cao Affiliation: Academy of Intelligent Innovation, Shandong University, Jinan, China Research interests: power system stability analysis and control; application of artificial intelligence technology in power systems; renewable energy grid connection; energy storage technology |
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Name: Dr. Yujie Tan Affiliation: MOE Key Laboratory of Fundamental Physical Quantities Measurements, Hubei Key Laboratory of Gravitation and Quantum Physics, National Precise Gravity Measurement Facility (PGMF), School of Physics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China Research interests: general relativity; space gravitational wave detection/dark energy |
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Name: Dr. Yuyan Pan Affiliation: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA Research interests: traffic signal control; public transit; CAVs; EVs; traffic demand management; machine learning applications in smart mobility; traffic state estimation and prediction; traffic flow theory; transportation network optimization; dynamic traffic assignment |
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Name: Dr. Zaidao Wen Affiliation: School of Automation, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China Research interests: machine learning; machine vision |
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Name: Dr. Zhe Zhang Affiliations: 1. School of Electrical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, China 2. College of Electrical and Information Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China Research interests: fractional system dynamics; nonlinear control theory and technology; robot visual perception and control |
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Name: Dr. Zhenghong Jin Affiliation: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore Research interests: control and optimization; source seeking; nonlinear systems; multi-agent systems; formation control |
