Materials Exceptional Reviewers List 2026

Name: Dr. Kathalingam Adaikalam
Affiliation: Dongguk University, Republic of Korea

Name: Prof. Dr. Eugenio Amendola
Affiliation: National Research Council, Italy

Name: Prof. Dr. Ioannis A. Barboutis
Affiliation: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Name: Dr. Alberto Battistel
Affiliation: University Medical Center Freiburg, Germany

Name: Dr. Valerio Belardi
Affiliation: University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy

Name: Dr. Luis Filipe Almeida Bernardo
Affiliation: University of Beira Interior, Portugal

Name: Dr. Aydin Bordbar-Khiabani
Affiliation: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland

Name: Dr. Monika Bosacka
Affiliation: West Pomeranian University of Technology, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Romeu Chelariu
Affiliation: Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania

Name: Dr. Chao Chen
Affiliation: Taiyuan University of Technology, China

Name: Dr. Nicanor Cimpoesu
Affiliation: Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania

Name: Dr. Pierre-Yves Collart-Dutilleul
Affiliation: University of Montpellier, France

Name: Prof. Dr. Ivana Salopek Čubrić
Affiliation: University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology, Croatia

Name: Dr. Omid Sam-Daliri
Affiliation: University of Galway, Ireland

Name: Prof. Dr. Antonio D'Andrea
Affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Name: Dr. Juán Z. Dávalos
Affiliation: Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Spain

Name: Dr. Sateesh Dubbu
Affiliation: University of Illinois, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Israel Felner
Affiliation: The Hebrew University Jerusalem, Israel

Name: Dr. Fan Feng
Affiliation: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Name: Dr. Panagis Foteinopoulos
Affiliation: University of Patras, Greece

Name: Dr. Przemysław Golewski
Affiliation: Lublin University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Rui Miranda Guedes
Affiliation: Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Name: Prof. Dr. Guillermo Guerrero-Vacas
Affiliation: University of Cordoba (Spain), Spain

Name: Dr. Aomar Hadjadj
Affiliation: University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France

Name: Dr. Miroslav Huskić
Affiliation: Research & Innovation Center Pomurje, Slovenia

Name: Prof. Dr. Volodymyr Hutsaylyuk
Affiliation: Military University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Christian Iandiorio
Affiliation: University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Italy

Name: Dr. Zahabul Islam
Affiliation: Bowling Green State University, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Radoslaw Jasinski
Affiliation: Silesian University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Ashfaque Ahmed Jhatial
Affiliation: The Arctic University of Norway, Norway

Name: Dr. Dongzhao Jin
Affiliation: Michigan Technological University, USA

Name: Dr. Agnė Kairytė
Affiliation: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania

Name: Dr. Tomasz Kalak
Affiliation: Poznań University of Economics and Business, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Ioannis Kalogeris
Affiliation: National Technical University of Athens, Greece

Name: Dr. Vasiliki Kamperidou
Affiliation: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Name: Dr. Henryk Kania
Affiliation: Silesian University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Arash Kardani
Affiliation: Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Name: Dr. Toshiyuki Kawai
Affiliation: Kyoto University, Japan

Name: Dr. Abdelwahhab Khatir
Affiliations: ¹ Università politecnica delle Marche, Italy; ² University of Science and Technology of Oran Mohamed Boudiaf (USTO-MB), Algeria

Name: Prof. Dr. Dorota Klimecka-Tatar
Affiliation: Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Eugeniusz Koda
Affiliation: Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poland

Name: Dr. Marcel Kohutiar
Affiliation: Alexander Dubcek University of Trencin, Slovakia

Name: Prof. Dr. Ewa Korzeniewska
Affiliation: Lodz University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Jakub Kowalczyk
Affiliation: Politechnika Poznanska, Poland

Name: Dr. Robert Kusiorowski
Affiliation: Institute of Ceramics and Building Materials, Poland

Name: Dr. Paola Lassandro
Affiliation: National Research Council of Italy (ITC-CNR), Italy

Name: Dr. Junseop Lee
Affiliation: Gachon University, Republic of Korea

Name: Prof. Dr. Marco Lezzerini
Affiliation: University of Pisa, Italy

Name: Dr. Juan José López-Cela
Affiliation: Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Name: Prof. Dr. Chengming Li
Affiliation: University of Science and Technology Beijing, China

Name: Prof. Dr. Miguel Ángel Lorenzo Fernández
Affiliation: University of Salamanca, Spain

Name: Dr. Nicoleta Mirela Marin
Affiliation: National Research and Development Institute for Industrial Ecology—ECOIND, Romania

Name: Prof. Dr. Decký Martin
Affiliation: University of Žilina, Slovakia

Name: Dr. Pietro Mazzuca
Affiliation: University of Calabria, Italy

Name: Dr. Monika Michalska
Affiliation: VSB–Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Manickam Minakshi
Affiliation: Murdoch University, Australia

Name: Dr. Kyoung-Seok Moon
Affiliation: Gyeongsang National University, Republic of Korea

Name: Dr. Laura Moretti
Affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Name: Dr. Radu Muntean
Affiliation: Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Name: Dr. Annamaria Muoio
Affiliation: National Research Council (CNR), Italy

Name: Prof. Dr. Joanna Mystkowska
Affiliation: Bialystok University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Alessio Occhicone
Affiliation: Università Degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope, Italy

Name: Prof. Dr. António Pereira
Affiliation: University of Aveiro, Portugal

Name: Dr. Katarzyna Peta
Affiliation: Poznan University of Technology, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Jacek Pietraszek
Affiliation: Politechnika Krakowska, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Stanisław Pietrzyk
Affiliation: AGH-University of Krakow, Poland

Name: Dr. Grazia Giuseppina Politano
Affiliation: University of Calabria, Italy

Name: Dr. Anatoli Popov
Affiliation: University of Latvia, Latvia

Name: Dr. Elena Popova
Affiliation: University of Maryland, USA

Name: Dr. Andrzej Puszka
Affiliation: Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Poland

Name: Dr. Zdenek Remes
Affiliation: Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Sherif El-Safty
Affiliation: National Institute of Material Science, Japan

Name: Dr. Muhammad Usama Salim
Affiliation: Texas State University, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Viktor Savov
Affiliation: University of Forestry, Bulgaria

Name: Dr. Dmitrijs Serdjuks
Affiliation: Riga Technical University, Latvia

Name: Dr. Sulakshana Shenoy
Affiliation: Xiamen University, China

Name: Prof. Dr. Janusz Sikora
Affiliation: Lublin University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Petr Smolka
Affiliation: Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic

Name: Prof. Dr. Andrzej Sobkowiak
Affiliation: Rzeszów University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Irimiciuc Stefan-Andrei
Affiliation: National Institute for Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, Romania

Name: Prof. Dr. Agnieszka Sujak
Affiliation: Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poland

Name: Dr. Piotr Szatkowski
Affiliation: AGH University of Krakow, Poland

Name: Dr. Xin Tong
Affiliation: Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Name: Prof. Dr. Carl Trindle
Affiliation: University of Virginia, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Helena Cristina Vasconcelos
Affiliation: University of the Azores, Portugal

Name: Dr. Rui César Vilão
Affiliation: University of Coimbra, Portugal

Name: Dr. Tatiana Vilkovská
Affiliation: Technical University in Zvolen, Slovakia

Name: Dr. Thomas Walther
Affiliation: University of Sheffield, UK

Name: Dr. Nannan Wang
Affiliation: Guangxi University, China

Name: Dr. Xin Wang
Affiliation: Hebei University of Technology, China

Name: Dr. Guangji Xu
Affiliation: Southeast University, China

Name: Dr. Hejie Yang
Affiliation: Xi’an Jiao Tong University, China

Name: Prof. Dr. Fahmi Zaïri
Affiliation: University of Lille, France

Name: Dr. Artūras Žalga
Affiliation: Vilnius University, Lithuania

Name: Prof. Dr. Jianan Zhang
Affiliation: Henan Academy of Sciences, China
Zhengzhou University, China

Name: Prof. Dr. Irena Žmak
Affiliation: University of Zagreb, Croatia

“Reviewing the research of other researcher’s work is an interesting and thought-provoking process. The reviewer can get new and innovative ideas, which can also help to produce some novel works. Most reviewers presently tend to question typos, presentation style, etc. However, reasonable reviewers can boldly suggest modifying the strategy if there are any flaws in the presentation and experimental works. In the case of Materials, different kinds of materials research and reviews are available, which gives a different experience.”—Dr. Kathalingam Adaikalam

“Providing timely, constructive, and rigorous peer review is a valuable way to support scientific integrity and advance high-quality research.”—Dr. Sateesh Dubbu

“Reviewing is an integral part of my scientific activity. I focus on quality, originality, and practical impact, while providing constructive feedback that supports authors and advances research.”—Prof. Dr. Radoslaw Jasinski

“Regarding my experience as a reviewer, it has been a great pleasure and privilege to serve Materials and contribute to the peer-review process. Reviewing the valuable work of fellow researchers allows me to contribute to maintaining the scientific quality of published research, while at the same time providing me with an excellent opportunity to remain up to date with emerging research approaches, experimental techniques, laboratory equipment, innovative ideas, and recent findings in the field.

This experience is particularly rewarding, as it continuously broadens my scientific perspective and encourages me to work even harder on my own research, explore new research directions, and further contribute to the scientific community.”—Dr. Vasiliki Kamperidou

“Reviewing for Materials has been a rewarding experience, providing an opportunity to critically evaluate innovative research and contribute to the quality, rigor, and advancement of materials science.”—Dr. Abdelwahhab Khatir

“Throughout my review experience with Materials, I have consistently encountered high‑quality manuscripts, and authors genuinely committed to improving their work. The editorial board provides exemplary guidance and support to both reviewers and authors, ensuring a rigorous, transparent, and constructive peer‑review process. I deeply appreciate the editorial team's professionalism and responsiveness, which foster a collaborative scientific environment and uphold the journal’s high standards of quality and integrity.”—Dr. Nicoleta Mirela Marin

“The review process is handled very efficiently and transparently. The forms available to reviewers comprehensively and accurately capture all the important aspects of article evaluation, both in terms of content and quality of presentation. Communication with the editorial office is quick and clear.”—Prof. Dr. Jacek Pietraszek

“Peer review is more than evaluation: it is a shared responsibility to strengthen science, improve research, and help knowledge move forward.”—Dr. Grazia Giuseppina Politano

“I feel greatly honored to be selected as an Exceptional Reviewer for Materials. Having grown from an author into a reviewer, inaugural Youth Editorial Board Member, Editorial Board Member, and Guest Editor for two Special Issues, I highly appreciate the journal’s trust and platform for young scholars like us. Empowered by our disciplinary expertise, I am eager to join hands with the journal to strive toward its status as an even higher‑level flagship journal in materials research.”—Dr. Xin Tong

“I see peer review as a way to help authors improve their work and, at the same time, contribute to better science.”—Prof. Dr. Helena Cristina Vasconcelos

“Over the years, I have come to see peer review as a constructive dialogue: rigorous in its assessment, respectful of the authors, and ultimately focused on making each contribution stronger.”—Prof. Dr. Fahmi Zaïri

“Reviewing for Materials is a rewarding way to support quality science, foster innovation, and keep pace with cutting-edge developments in material science.”—Prof. Dr. Miguel Ángel Lorenzo Fernández

“Regarding my experience of activity as a MDPI Journals reviewer, I want to share the following. First of all, I want to mention my positive relationship with the MDPI Publishing House. It includes a large amount of different journals, which enable the specialists in field of civil engineering to publish the results of their investigations. All journals are open access and published materials are easily available for other researchers. I also participated in the publishing process by reviewing papers for the journals Materials, Forests, Buildings and others. Participation in the reviewing process enables me to work with the newest investigations in the field, to expand my personal experience in the preparation of the scientific manuscripts and to help my colleagues make their manuscripts more valuable and understandable. I want to reflect my gratitude to the Editorial Boards of the journals Materials, Forests, Buildings and others for including me in the pre-reviewing process as a reviewer. I hope to continue a fruitful collaboration with MDPI Publishing House.”—Dr. Dmitrijs Serdjuks

Name: Dr. Giacomo Aiello
Affiliation: EUROfusion-PMU (Programme Management Unit), Germany

Name: Dr. Maciej Kaźmierowski
Affiliation: Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland

Name: Dr. André Luiz Missio
Affiliation: Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Brazil

Name: Dr. Dana Luca Motoc
Affiliation: Universitatea Transilvania din Brasov, Romania

Name: Dr. Marija Pergal
Affiliation: University of Belgrade, Serbia

Name: Dr. Zaher Alkurdi
Affiliation: Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary

Name: Dr. Gul Badin
Affiliation: North Dakota State University, USA

Name: Dr. Aires Camões
Affiliation: University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimaraes, Portugal

Name: Dr. Dragan Ranković
Affiliation: University of Belgrade, Serbia

Name: Dr. Hesham Mohamed Elsayed Mohamed Khalifa
Affiliation: University of Michigan, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Marcos Antonio Japiassu Resende Montes
Affiliation: University of Pernambuco, Brazil

Name: Dr. Keivan Kaboutari
Affiliation: University of Aveiro, Portugal

Name: Dr. Pawel Szymanski
Affiliation: Gdansk University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Ammar Alsoud
Affiliation: Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Hugo M.R.D. Silva
Affiliation: University of Minho, Portugal

Name: Dr. Jaime Gonzalez Cuadra
Affiliation: CICECO – University of Aveiro, Portugal

Name: Dr. Andrey Karmanov
Affiliation: Penza State University, Russia

Name: Dr. Monika Sarvašová Kvietková
Affiliation: Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Rujito Sesariojiwandono Ridho Suharbiansah
Affiliation: University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Vanaraj Ramkumar
Affiliation: Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea

Name: Dr. Brayan Javier Anaya Meza
Affiliation: Complutense University of Madrid, Spain

Name: Dr. Paolo Trucillo
Affiliation: University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Name: Prof. Dr. Norbert M. Nemes
Affiliation: Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain

Name: Dr. Denis Valuev
Affiliation: Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russia

Name: Prof. Dr. Eduard Laurenţiu Niţu
Affiliation: National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania

Name: Dr. Milan Kragović
Affiliation: “VINČA” Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Serbia

Name: Dr. Rubén Cantón Vitoria
Affiliation: Nagoya University, Japan

Name: Dr. Ioan Tamașag
Affiliation: “Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, Romania

Name: Dr. Juan Rubio Alonso
Affiliation: CSIC - Instituto de Ceramica y Vidrio (ICV), Spain

Name: Dr. Edén Amaral Rodríguez Castellanos
Affiliation: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico

Name: Dr. Karol Chilmon
Affiliation: Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Cristian Abad Coronel
Affiliation: Universidad de Cuenca-Ecuador, Ecuador

Name: Dr. Maria Myrto Dardavila
Affiliation: National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Greece

Name: Dr. Zhao Ding
Affiliation: Chongqing University, China

Name: Dr. Olha Dushna
Affiliation: University of Warsaw, Poland

Name: Dr. Stefan Dzionk
Affiliation: Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland

Name: Prof. Dr. Ulrica Edlund
Affiliation: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Name: Dr. Wiesław Frącz
Affiliation: Rzeszow University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Irena Fryc
Affiliation: Bialystok University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Ivan Giorgio
Affiliation: Università degli Studi dell'Aquila, Italy

Name: Dr. Karolina Głogowska
Affiliation: Lublin University of Technology, USA

Name: Dr. Celine Hin
Affiliation: Virginia Polytechnic Institute, United States

Name: Dr. Liang Hong
Affiliation: National University of Singapore, Singapore

Name: Dr. Sotomi Ishihara
Affiliation: National Institute of Technology, Japan

Name: Dr. Fabian Kallmeier
Affiliation: The Australian National University, Australia

Name: Dr. Arno De Klerk
Affiliation: University of Alberta, Canada

Name: Dr. Samuel Koomson
Affiliation: Idaho National Laboratory, United States

Name: Dr. Ana D. Kramar
Affiliation: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain

Name: Dr. Michal Krbat’a
Affiliation: Alexander Dubcek University of Trencin, Slovakia

Name: Dr. Predrag Kuzmanović
Affiliation: University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Name: Dr. Vladimir Kuzovkov
Affiliation: University of Latvia, Latvia

Name: Prof. Dr. Najoua Labjar
Affiliation: Mohammed V University, Morocco

Name: Dr. Anil Lama
Affiliation: Florida International University, USA

Name: Dr. Irina Victorovna Lijanova
Affiliation: Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico

Name: Dr. Haitao Ma
Affiliation: Dalian University of Technology, China

Name: Dr. Robert Saraiva Matos
Affiliation: Federal University of Amapá, Brazil

Name: Dr. Jorge M. Meichtry
Affiliation: Universidad Tecnologica Nacional, Argentina

Name: Dr. Jarosław Michałek
Affiliation: Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Anand Mohan
Affiliation: University of Warwick, UK

Name: Dr. Ján Moravec
Affiliation: Univesity of Zilina, Slovakia

Name: Dr. Alina Crina Muresan
Affiliation: “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania

Name: Dr. Wei Sung Ng
Affiliation: University of Melbourne, Australia

Name: Dr. Anne-Françoise Obaton
Affiliation: Laboratoire National de Metrologie et d'Essais, France

Name: Prof. Dr. Serafim M. Oliveira
Affiliation: Polytechnic University of Viseu, Portugal

Name: Dr. Alireza Ostadrahimi
Affiliation: LSU College of Engineering, United States

Name: Dr. Gaetano Palumbo
Affiliation: AGH University of Krakow, Poland

Name: Dr. Ivana Panžić
Affiliation: University of Zagreb, Croatia

Name: Dr. Gheorghe Pascut
Affiliation: Stefan Cel Mare University of Suceava, Romania

Name: Prof. Dr. Herbert Pfnür
Affiliation: Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany

Name: Dr. Oscar Piamba
Affiliation: Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia

Name: Prof. Dr. Dirk Poelman
Affiliation: Universiteit Gent, Belgium

Name: Dr. Anastasia D. Pournara
Affiliation: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Name: Dr. Shuo Qiao
Affiliation: National University of Defense Technology, China

Name: Dr. Fei Rao
Affiliation: Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, China

Name: Dr. Nima Rezazadeh
Affiliation: Birmingham City University, United Kingdom

Name: Dr. Ergo Rikmann
Affiliation: University of Tartu, Estonia

Name: Dr. Dariusz Sala
Affiliation: AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Clara Delgado-Sánchez
Affiliation: University of Huelva, Spain

Name: Dr. M G Bravo Sanchez
Affiliation: Instituto Tecnológico de Celaya (ITC), Mexico

Name: Dr. Laurentiu Slatineanu
Affiliation: “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași, Romania

Name: Prof. Dr. Mark Edmund Smith
Affiliation: University of Southampton, UK

Name: Dr. Alina Stefanache
Affiliation: UMF IASI, Romania

Name: Dr. Edin Suljovrujic
Affiliation: University of Belgrade, Serbia

Name: Dr. Ravi Teja Addanki Tirumala
Affiliation: University of Kansas, United States

Name: Dr. Thuat Trinh
Affiliation: Norges Teknisk-Naturvitenskapelige Universitet, Norway

Name: Prof. Dr. Boriana R Tzaneva
Affiliation: Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria

Name: Dr. Stefan Wagner
Affiliation: Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, Germany

Name: Prof. Dr. Xiao-Yong Wang
Affiliation: Kangwon National University, South Korea

Name: Dr. Yan Wang
Affiliation: Qingdao University, China

Name: Prof. Dr. Yuhou Wu
Affiliation: Shenyang Jianzhu University, China

Name: Dr. Shuang Yi
Affiliation: Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China

Name: Dr. Krzysztof Zakowski
Affiliation: Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Guangzhu Zhang
Affiliation: Northeast Forestry University, China

Name: Dr. Min Zhang
Affiliation: Liaoning Normal University, China

“I have experience reviewing scientific papers in the fields of nuclear technology, nuclear materials, structural integrity, and engineering design methodologies. I consider peer review an essential part of the scientific process in ensuring that published work is technically sound, clearly presented, and consistent with the existing literature.
When reviewing manuscripts, I try to be thorough and constructive. I assess the consistency between objectives, methodology and results.  I pay particular attention to the way assumptions, uncertainties and limitations are presented. I also look for unsupported claims, unclear arguments or conclusions that go beyond the evidence provided.
In my view, a good review requires time and careful reading. Although this process can be demanding, I believe it is necessary to maintain the quality and credibility of scientific publications. My aim is not only to identify weaknesses, but also to provide useful feedback that can help authors improve their work.  A clear and efficient web interface can significantly facilitate the task, making it easier to follow editorial instructions and submit a complete review. An important feature is being able to upload a revised manuscript instead of a list of comments.”—Dr. Giacomo Aiello

“A good review should support authors in strengthening the logic, clarity, and scientific reliability of their work.”—Dr. Maciej Kaźmierowski

“High-quality peer review is essential not only for maintaining scientific rigor, but also for helping authors improve their manuscripts and strengthen the impact of their research. As scientists and researchers, dedicating part of our time to providing careful and constructive reviews is an important contribution to the advancement of science worldwide.”—Dr. André Luiz Missio

“I am sincerely grateful to have been nominated among the exceptional reviewers for Materials journal. This recognition is both an honor and a reminder of the responsibility associated with peer review.
Serving as a reviewer has been a demanding but highly valuable experience. It requires impartiality, openness, scientific rigor, and respect for the work of fellow researchers. Taking part in this process has offered me the opportunity to engage with emerging ideas while contributing to the quality and integrity of scientific communication.
For me, reviewing is not only an evaluation process, but also a form of service to the academic community. It is an honor to be able to support authors in enhancing their work and, even in a small way, contribute to the publication of reliable and meaningful research.
I would like to express my appreciation to the editors for their trust and to the journal for maintaining high standards in the peer-review process. This nomination encourages me to continue contributing with the same professionalism, fairness, and commitment to scientific excellence.”—Dr. Dana Luca Motoc

“I am very proud to be a reviewer for your journal, as you publish very high-quality papers in the fields of materials science and polymers, which are also the main areas of my research interest. I am very satisfied with our collaboration throughout the entire review process, and everything has been functioning very well and in a highly organized manner.”—Dr. Marija Pergal

“I value peer review as an opportunity to support researchers and contribute to improving the quality and clarity of scientific publications.”—Dr. Zaher Alkurdi

“It is a great honor for me to be included in the Materials 2026 Exceptional Reviewers List. I am extremely pleased to hear this, and I truly appreciate the Materials team for placing their trust in me and giving me the opportunity to contribute scientifically. I believe such recognitions encourage young researchers and scientists to do better in their fields.”—Dr. Gul Badin

“It is a great honor to be part of the MDPI Exceptional Reviewers List of 2026. The reviewers' commitment to rigorous peer review ensures high-quality research and academic integrity. A rewarding experience with MDPI.”—Dr. Aires Camões

“It is an honor to contribute to the peer-review process of Materials and support the dissemination of high-quality scientific research.”—Prof. Dr. Marcos Antonio Japiassu Resende Montes

“Over a robust track record of 117 peer-reviewed records for 73 manuscripts for respected journals, I have specialized in evaluating cutting-edge advancements in antenna design, metasurfaces, mm-Wave MIMO systems, and wireless communications. I view peer review as a vital duty to maintain scientific rigor, helping authors refine complex electromagnetic and signal processing frameworks to push the boundaries of modern electronic engineering.”—Dr. Keivan Kaboutari

“Peer review contributes to improving the quality, clarity, and scientific rigor of manuscripts while supporting the integrity of the publication process.”—Dr. Dragan Ranković

“Peer review is a responsibility to strengthen scientific rigor, support authors constructively, and advance trustworthy materials research.”—Dr. Hesham Mohamed Elsayed Mohamed Khalifa

“Peer review is an important responsibility and a valuable way to support the quality and integrity of scientific publishing.”—Dr. Pawel Szymanski

“Peer review is an important responsibility that helps maintain research quality and supports scientific progress in materials science.”—Dr. Ammar Alsoud

“Peer review is an important responsibility to support scientific quality, clarity, and fairness in the publication process.”—Dr. Hugo M.R.D. Silva

“Regarding my review experience, I would say that it has always been highly positive and rewarding because I truly enjoy helping other researchers improve the quality and clarity of their manuscripts. In many cases, reviewers can identify possible improvements or alternative perspectives that authors themselves may not easily perceive while writing the article. I always try to provide constructive, respectful, and encouraging feedback, as I fully understand the significant effort, dedication, and time that researchers invest in producing high-quality scientific work and advancing knowledge in their fields.”—Dr. Jaime Gonzalez Cuadra

“Reviewing articles for MDPI Publishing is an important part of research activity. Peer review not only improves the quality of articles but also enhances the researcher’s qualifications and his scientific horizons.”—Dr. Andrey Karmanov

“Reviewing for Materials allows me to support high-quality research and stay at the forefront of wood science and tech. It’s a privilege to contribute to the integrity of scientific publishing.”—Dr. Monika Sarvašová Kvietková

“Reviewing for Materials has been a rewarding experience, allowing me to contribute to maintaining high scientific standards while staying engaged with emerging research developments.”—Dr. Rujito Sesariojiwandono Ridho Suharbiansah

“Reviewing for Materials has been a rewarding experience, allowing me to contribute to maintaining high-quality scientific research and academic integrity.”—Dr. Vanaraj Ramkumar

“Reviewing for Materials has been a valuable opportunity to contribute to the quality and rigor of scientific publishing.”—Dr. Brayan Javier Anaya Meza

“Reviewing for Materials has been an important opportunity for both scientific growth and personal development, improving my critical thinking and research evaluation skills.”—Dr. Paolo Trucillo

“Reviewing for Materials has combined academic rigor with notably efficient editorial handling, making the process constructive and faster than at many journals.”—Prof. Dr. Norbert M. Nemes

“Reviewing for MDPI has been a very positive experience. The editorial process is efficient, professional, and highly respectful of reviewers’ expertise and time.”—Dr. Denis Valuev

“The goal of peer review is to help authors improve their work and contribute to scientific progress. I strive to fulfil this goal to the best of my ability. My experience collaborating with *Materials* has been positive, both as a reviewer and as an author, and it has helped me stay engaged with current scientific developments.”—Prof. Dr. Eduard Laurenţiu Niţu

“The review process in Materials is transparent and efficient. Communication with MDPI staff is fast and professional, and the platform is easy to use. It is a pleasure to contribute as a reviewer.”—Dr. Milan Kragović

“When I review the work of other scientists, I feel like an anonymous co-author, helping to improve the scientific quality while also having the opportunity to learn. I appreciate the Materials editorial team for this award.”—Dr. Rubén Cantón Vitoria

“Peer review is a cornerstone of academic integrity. I am committed to providing thorough, constructive, and timely reviews to help authors improve their work and advance the field of materials science.”—Dr. Shuo Qiao

Name: Dr. Amadeusz Laszcz
Affiliation: Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Alireza Ostadrahimi
Affiliation: Louisiana State University, USA

Name: Dr. Amirhossein Mohammadi
Affiliation: University of Alberta, Canada

Name: Dr. Arturo Sanchez-Perez
Affiliation: Murcia University, Spain

Name: Dr. Cinzia Maspero
Affiliations: ¹ Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Italy; ² University of Milan, Italy

Name: Dr. Awadesh Kumar Mallik
Affiliation: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Name: Dr. Claver Pinheiro
Affiliation: Federal University of Ceará, Brazil

Name: Dr. Brian Ikeda
Affiliation: University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Canada

Name: Dr. Dariusz Sala
Affiliation: AGH University of Science and Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Horacio Martinez
Affiliation: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Campus Morelos, Mexico

Name: Dr. Edgars Elsts
Affiliation: University of Latvia, Latvia

Name: Dr. Javad Kondori
Affiliation: Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

Name: Dr. Faisal Rafique
Affiliation: Southern University of Science and Technology, China

Name: Prof. Dr. Juan Vielma-Perez
Affiliation: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile

Name: Dr. Fernando Del Ama Gonzalo
Affiliation: Keene State College, USA

Name: Dr. Karol Chilmon
Affiliation: Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

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Affiliation: Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain

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Affiliation: Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Hungary

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Affiliation: Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil

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Affiliation: Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute-Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russia

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Affiliation: Institute of Macromolecular Compounds, Russia

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Affiliation: Federal University of Amapá, Brazil

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Affiliation: Institute of Environmental Science and Environmental Technology, Germany

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Affiliation: Federal University of Alagoas, Brazil

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