Announcements

We cordially invite you to attend the following event organized by the MDPI journal Coatings (ISSN: 2079-6412, Impact Factor 2.8). The conference will take place online from 22 to 24 March 2027.

Conference Chair:

• Dr. Emerson Coy, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland.

Topics of interest:
S1. Plasma and Laser Coatings, Surfaces, and Interfaces;
S2. Diamond-like Carbon and AI in Coatings;
S3. Coatings and Thin Film Deposition;
S4. Corrosion, Erosion and the Tribological and Mechanical Aspects of Coatings;
S5. Ceramic Coatings;
S6. Protective Coatings in Cultural Heritage, Conservation and Preservation;
S7. The Biomedical Application of Coatings;
S8. Functional Polymer Coatings and Films.

Important dates:
Deadline for abstract submission: 30 November 2026;
Notification of acceptance: 30 December 2026;
Deadline for registration: 16 March 2027.

Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award:

• Six winners will be selected for the above awards;
• For the Best Oral Presentation Award, the winners will receive a certificate and CHF 400 each;
• For the Best Poster Award, the winners will receive a certificate and CHF 200 each.

Guide for authors:
To submit your abstract, please click the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1686.

To register for the event, please click the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/CIC2027?section=#registration.

For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section on the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/CIC2027?section=#instructions.

For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact us at cic2027@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at CIC 2027.

MDPI is honored to announce the recipients of the 2025 Best Paper Awards, celebrating exceptional research for its scientific merit and broad impact. After a rigorous evaluation process conducted by Academic Editors, this year’s awards showcase papers that stand out for their innovation, relevance, and high-quality presentation.

Out of a highly competitive pool, 396 winning papers have been recognized for their exceptional contributions. We congratulate these authors for pushing the boundaries of their respective disciplines.

At MDPI, we are dedicated to broadening the reach of innovative science. To learn more about the award-winning papers and explore research projects in your field of study, please visit the following links:

• Biology and Life Sciences;
• Business and Economics;
• Chemistry and Materials Sciences;
• Computer Sciences and Mathematics;
• Engineering;
• Environmental and Earth Sciences;
• Medicine and Pharmacology;
• Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities;
• Physical Sciences;
• Public Health and Healthcare.

About MDPI Awards:

To reward the global research community and enhance academic dialogue, MDPI journals regularly host award programs across diverse scientific disciplines. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and whose work drives the advancement of their fields.

Explore the Best Paper Awards open for participation, please click here.

We are delighted to present a list of title story articles selected for display at the top of the Coatings (ISSN: 2079-6412) homepage for the first quarter of 2026. These articles cover a wide range of topics, including marine coating failure analysis, ferroelectric thin film doping mechanisms, nanocomposite architectural coatings, graphene-based conductive coatings, solar energy absorption devices, microstructure and properties of composite coatings, and optical reflection theory of metal surfaces, to name a few. We hope you will find something of interest among these exceptional publications.

1. “Failure and Damage Analysis of a Polymeric Finish Topcoat on Vinyl Coated Fabrics for Marine Applications”
by Mauricio Acelas, Cristina Combariza, Natalia Trinidad Zapata-Gallego, Paula Pinto, Gabriel J. Peláez, Ricardo Santana, Juliana Lasprilla-Botero and José Miguel Martín-Martínez
Coatings 2025, 15(12), 1365; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings15121365
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/15/12/1365

2. “Ferroelectric Phase Stabilization and Charge-Transport Mechanisms in Doped HfO₂ Thin Films: Influence of Dopant Chemistry and Thickness”
by Florin Năstase, Nicoleta Vasile, Silviu Vulpe, Cosmin Romanițan, Raluca Gavrilă, Oana Brîncoveanu, Lucia Monica Veca and Miron Adrian Dinescu
Coatings 2025, 15(12), 1396; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings15121396
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/15/12/1396

3. “Synergistic Effects of Graphene and SiO₂ Nanoadditives on Dirt Pickup Resistance, Hydrophobicity, and Mechanical Properties of Architectural Coatings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Kseniia Burkovskaia, Michał Strankowski and Krzysztof Szafran
Coatings 2026, 16(1), 32; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings16010032
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/16/1/32

4. “Washable Few-Layer Graphene-Based Conductive Coating: The Impact of TPU Segmental Structure on Its Final Performances”
by Ilaria Improta, Gennaro Rollo, Giovanna Giuliana Buonocore, Marco Fiume, Vladimír Sedlařík and Marino Lavorgna
Coatings 2026, 16(1), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings16010038
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/16/1/38

5. “Ultra-Wideband Solar Energy Absorption Device Based on Metal–Dielectric Symmetrical Gap Separation”
by Jie Luo, Jiangtao Guo, Guangxu Zhao, Yan Shao, Pinghui Wu, Peng Chen and Zao Yi
Coatings 2026, 16(2), 211; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings16020211
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/16/2/211

6. “Effect of CeO₂ on Microstructure and Properties of Cr₃C₂/Fe-Based Composite Coatings”
by Zeyu Liu, Baowang Huang, Haijiang Shi, Xin Xu, Shuo Yu, Haiyang Long, Zhanshan Ma and Weichi Pei
Coatings 2026, 16(2), 187; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings16020187
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/16/2/187

7. “Some Basic Considerations on the Reflectance of Smooth Metal Surfaces: Fresnel’s Formula and More”
by Olaf Stenzel and Steffen Wilbrandt
Coatings 2026, 16(2), 236; https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings16020236
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/16/2/236

We are honored to announce that Prof. Dr. William Gerwick will serve as the Chair of the 2026 Tu Youyou Award Committee.

A world-renowned authority in marine natural products chemistry and pharmacology, Professor Gerwick is a Distinguished Professor at both the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). His pioneering work at the intersection of ocean sciences and drug discovery makes him a fitting leader for an award centered on transformative medicinal breakthroughs.

Under Professor Gerwick’s stewardship, the 2026 Tu Youyou Award Committee will focus on recognizing innovative and impactful research in natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry, particularly work with the potential to drive meaningful advances in both scientific understanding and human health.

To provide further insight into his perspectives, we include below an interview with Professor Gerwick, in which he reflects on his scientific journey, his views on the field, and his vision for the Tu Youyou Award.

A Conversation with the Chair

1. Could you please introduce yourself and your research journey?

My research focuses on the natural products of marine algae and cyanobacteria, their application in medicine, their biosynthesis using genomic approaches, and innovative methods in the structure elucidation of natural products.

I received my BS degree from the University of California at Davis, my PhD from the University of California at San Diego, and conducted postdoctoral work at the University of Connecticut. After a couple of years in a junior faculty position at the Department of Chemistry at the University of Puerto Rico, I spent 21 years as Professor of Pharmacy at Oregon State University. In 2005, I returned to my PhD institution at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at UC San Diego, where I am currently a Distinguished Professor of Oceanography and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to advancing the field through both leadership and mentorship. I have served as president of the American Society of Pharmacognosy, chaired and co-chaired several major research conferences, and served as an associate editor for the Journal of Natural Products. I am a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and of the American Society of Pharmacognosy. I have trained over 100 doctoral and postdoctoral students, and my research group has published nearly 500 papers and more than 25 patents on topics in the natural product sciences and medicinal chemistry.

2. What motivated you to accept the role of Chair of the 2026 Tu Youyou Award Committee?

Of course, I am a huge supporter of all awards that are given in recognition of excellent scientific research, and especially so in the natural products sciences and medicinal chemistry. However, this award is truly special in that it recognizes scientific excellence as well as impact, and is given in the name of an individual, Tu Youyou, who clearly had many challenges along the path to reach the pinnacle of her success. Not only was she the first Chinese person to win a Nobel prize in this area, but she was also the first Chinese woman to receive a Nobel prize, and this was achieved without graduate education in China or elsewhere. It’s a true testament to what can be achieved by hard work, determination, and vision. To read the history of her extraordinary approach to discovering novel antimalarial compounds from Traditional Chinese Medicine is truly inspirational. It is, therefore, the inspiration provided by the extraordinary life and career of Tu Youyou that motivated me to accept the Chair of the Award Committee for 2026.

3. How do you view the role of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry in today’s scientific landscape, and what major advances over the past decade have shaped this field?

A quite remarkable integration of fields is currently transforming natural products science and medicinal chemistry. In natural products, we are seeing integration of different omics methods, from metabolites to proteins to nucleic acids. Sophisticated biological and pharmacological approaches are driving the discovery of exquisitely potent and selective natural products. Advances are being made to integrate molecular-level recognition of natural products with chemical ecological studies, and sophisticated methods of structure determination using Artificial Intelligence or pioneering new tools such as microED are being applied with increasing frequency. High-level synthetic methodologies, such as protecting group-free synthetic routes, are enhancing medicinal chemistry, accelerating the identification of lead molecules with attractive pharmaceutical properties at an increasing pace.

4. How do you consider the balance between fundamental discovery (e.g., new molecules or mechanisms) and practical impact (e.g., therapeutic applications)?

Many individuals are excellent scientists and mentors, and have essential roles in developing our culture that values science and the scientific method. It should also be pointed out that not all scientific discoveries are going to have a broad societal impact, but they are nevertheless critical to the overall body and structure of science. But it is a truly remarkable individual who makes a key scientific discovery, recognizes its potential value to society in general, and then has the skills and determination to bring it forward as a useful product. That was the type of person the Tu Youyou is, and that is the type of person who is honored by the prize in her name.

5. What do you see as the key challenges or opportunities currently facing the field?

We are on the crux of an amazing revolution in many of the sciences, including natural products and medicinal chemistry; the purposeful application of Artificial Intelligence to solving many of the difficulties involved in the search for new pharmaceuticals from Nature. AI is transforming how we select organisms for study, what pharmaceutical targets to go after, rapidly resolving the chemical structures of new compounds, identifying efficient routes to their chemical synthesis, understanding their molecular mechanisms of action, and finally, designing their clinical application. The role of people in these pursuits is changing. Increasingly, the human role will be providing overall vision: what can we do? What should we do? And it is important to remember that AI is providing hypotheses, not truth. Scientists with expert domain knowledge will be critical for discerning the correctness of hypotheses put forth by AI. Altogether, advances in technology, expanding knowledge, and the appropriate use of AI methods are preparing society to be able to address emerging diseases, such as pandemics, as well as conditions that are not effectively treated by currently existing therapeutics.

6. How do you expect the Tu Youyou Award to contribute to the advancement of natural product chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and human health over the coming years?

The Tu Youyou Award is potentially transformative for the broad fields of natural products science and medicinal chemistry as it brings a significantly increased level of visibility to these topics and their contributions to human health. It will be crucial to have excellent communication to news agencies, social media and other communication outlets so that the general public is informed and educated on the high impact of these natural product/medicinal chemistry contributions. This will bring increased funding, attract promising students, and generally enrich the interface of these fields with the health sector.

7. What message would you like to convey to the research community and the public during this open nomination phase?

This prize gives broad societal visibility to the role that natural products have had in shaping a majority of our current medicines, as well as understanding the life forms with whom we share the planet. Further, it recognizes a woman scientist working under sub-optimal conditions who could persevere and make discoveries of global impact. The prize and what it represents, therefore, inspires current and future generations to engage in the study of Nature and its relationship to Human Health, to overcome adversity, and to aspire to making one’s life impactful.

About the Tu Youyou Award

Established in 2016, the Tu Youyou Award seeks to honor those who excel in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry. This award offers a total prize of CHF 100,000, which will be equally divided among the winners if there is more than one, with each recipient receiving an award medal and a certificate.

The 2026 Tu Youyou Award is open for nominations until 31 October 2026. We encourage all eligible candidates to participate in this prestigious recognition, as this award not only honors individual achievement but also encourages further scientific exchange, exploration and discovery in critical areas of medicine.

If you are interested in participating, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website for more information on the nomination requirements.

Coatings (ISSN: 2079-6412) is pleased to present the winner of the Coatings Outstanding Reviewer Award—Dr. Sara Havrlišan.

Dr. Sara Havrlišan is an Assistant Professor at the Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, University of Slavonski Brod, Croatia. The research interest of Dr. Sara lies within optimization, thermal sprayng, design and analysis of experiments, Ni-based self-fluxing alloys, flame spraying, and regression modeling.

Dr. Sara Havrlišan completed her undergraduate university study of Production Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Technologies module) at the Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod in 2010 and attained the Bachelor of Engineering degree. On September 30, 2011, she graduated from the Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, defending her graduate thesis “Polymeric Nanocomposites” and earned the academic title of Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. In December 2017, she defended her PhD thesis “Stochastic approach to modelling and optimization of flame spraying”. Since October 20, 2021, she has been employed as assistant professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering (the Chair of Maintenance and Computer Integrated Manufacturing) at the Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod, University of Slavonski Brod. She has participated in the implementation of several scientific research projects as well as in the execution of two IPA IV projects. Additionally, she has authored and co-authored multiple scientific papers published in international journals and presented at international conferences. She is the recipient of the University of Slavonski Brod Award in the category of recognizing teaching excellence among the University’s staff and associates: Scientific Potential of Early-Career Teaching Staff.

We welcome you to read the interview below.

1. Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers and tell us a little bit about your fields of interest?
I am an Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Slavonski Brod, University of Slavonski Brod, Croatia. My research is primarily focused on Design of Experiments (DoE), process modeling and optimization in mechanical engineering, and the application of statistical methods. I have a particular interest in thermal spraying technologies—especially flame spraying and Ni-based self-fluxing alloys as well as in additive manufacturing.

2. When reviewing manuscripts, what aspects do you typically focus on (e.g., originality, methodological rigor, logical structure, ethical compliance, etc.)?
In the peer review process, I place strong emphasis on the originality and scientific contribution of the research. I consider it essential that the methodology is clearly defined, applied, and appropriate for the research objectives, and that the results are carefully analyzed and interpreted. I also pay close attention to the overall structure and clarity of the manuscript as well as to adherence to ethical standards, including proper citation practices and the avoidance of plagiarism. In my view, high-quality scientific work should be transparent, reproducible, and meaningful to the broader research community.

3. For young scholars who are just beginning to participate in peer review, what specific advice would you offer?
I advise young researchers to approach peer review responsibly, objectively, and constructively. It is important to provide clear and well-argued comments that help authors improve their work while also offering an opportunity for learning, expanding knowledge, and professional development. It is also essential to become familiar with the basic ethical principles of peer review and to adhere to professional standards and deadlines.

4. Could you please share with us your experience as a reviewer for Coatings?
My experience as a reviewer for the journal Coatings was very positive. The review process is clearly structured, transparent, and professional, and the reviewer guidelines ensure consistency and high-quality reviews. In my work, I strive to approach reviews responsibly and constructively, with the aim of helping authors improve the quality of their papers. Although occasional time constraints arise due to other professional commitments, I make it a priority to complete reviews within the designated timeframe.

5. As the winner of this award, is there something you want to express or someone to thank most?
I am deeply honored to receive this award, which represents an important recognition of my work and motivates me to continue striving for excellence. I would like to thank the Editorial Board of the journal Coatings for this recognition, as well as my colleagues and collaborators for their support and cooperation, and my institution for providing a motivating environment for scientific research.

Our portfolio of journals available for publishing up-to-date research in immediate open access format has been further expanded. In the first quarter of 2026, nine new journals released their inaugural issues and three transferred journals released their first issue as part of MDPI, covering the subjects of clinical medicine, chemistry, computer science & mathematics, engineering, environment & ecology, and social sciences & psychology.

We extend our gratitude to the Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, and Editorial Board Members who will shape the future course of these brand-new journals. 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.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. If you would like to create a new journal, you are welcome to send an application here or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com).

We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Tu Youyou Award. Named after Nobel Laureate Tu Youyou, whose discovery of artemisinin has saved millions of lives, this award recognizes researchers whose work advances the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry, while also contributing to human health.

Prize

– CHF 100,000;
– A medal;
– A certificate.

The monetary prize will be shared equally should there be multiple recipients.

Who May Be Nominated?

– Scientists with outstanding achievements and contributions in the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Nominees must be individuals; team or group nominations are not permitted. Nominations are valid only for the current award cycle.

Who May Submit a Nomination?

– The director of the nominee’s host research institution or recognized scientists within the field.

Self-nominations will not be considered.

Nomination Materials

– A biographical sketch;
– A detailed description of the nominee’s contributions;
– 5–10 representative academic publications;
– A list of academic honors, awards, and funded projects;
– A nomination letter signed by two nominators.

How to Submit?

Submit nominations online via the following link: https://tuyouyouprize.org/nomination

Important Dates

– Nomination Deadline: 31 October 2026
– Winner Announcement: March 2027

For further information, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website (https://tuyouyouprize.org/). For any inquiries, please contact the Tu Youyou Award Team at tuyouyouaward@mdpi.com.

As a pioneer in open access publishing, MDPI maintains rigorous publication standards. This mission relies on the dedication and expertise of our reviewers, who invest their time and knowledge to ensure the quality and integrity of the research we publish.

In 2025, over 209,000 reviewers contributed to the peer-review process at MDPI, providing more than 1.3 million review reports for our journals. To express our gratitude, MDPI’s Reviewer Recognition Program highlights reviewers across over 400 journals, featuring those who have assessed at least one manuscript and agreed to be acknowledged.

In addition, MDPI has identified its Top 1000 Reviewers of 2024 to recognize those whose expertise, dedication, and thoughtful evaluations were particularly outstanding.

Many journals have also established Outstanding Reviewer Awards to honor our reviewers’ commitment to publication excellence. Together with the Exceptional Reviewer List, we showcase the importance of reviewers’ work and their time and dedication.

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January–February 2026

Name: Dr. Adriana-Gabriela Schiopu
Affiliation: National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Romania
“Peer review is essential for maintaining scientific quality and integrity. Contributing as a reviewer allows me to support the advancement of rigorous and impactful research.”

Name: Dr. Milan Štrbák
Affiliation: Slovak Technical University, Slovakia

Name: Dr. Angel de Jesús Morales-Ramirez
Affiliation: Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico
“Reviewing for Coatings has been a rewarding experience, allowing me to contribute to the scientific community by helping ensure the quality and impact of published research.”

Name: Mohammad Reza Raveshi
Affiliation: Monash University, Australia
“Fast, constructive process. I focused on reproducibility and clarity and appreciated the responsive editorial handling.”

Name: Dr. Aomar Hadjadj
Affiliation: Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France
“Since 2020, I have had the honour of regularly reviewing various papers for Coatings. Throughout this time, I have appreciated the fair balance that the journal strikes between providing high-quality expertise in a reasonable timeframe and promptly publishing results, ensuring author satisfaction. The results of this constructive collaboration are evident in the journal’s continuous improvement in citation counts. I hope that the editorial staff and all the reviewers of Coatings will continue to work towards advancing the journal’s quartile.”

Name: Dr. Sharif bin Mohd Zaki
Affiliation: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia
“It has been a good experience contributing to MDPI. The editorial process is fast, communication is clear, and the system is smooth. I aim to provide detailed comments to help improve the quality of each manuscript. Peer review strengthens research quality and integrity. I value contributing constructive, timely, and rigorous evaluations that support the advancement of scientific knowledge.”

Name: Dr. Asaad Almssad
Affiliation: Karlstad University, Sweden
“Reviewing is an essential academic responsibility that helps strengthen research quality, improve clarity, and support the development of reliable scientific knowledge.”

Name: Dr. Mohsen Mhadhbi
Affiliation: Technopole Sidi Thabet, Tunisia

Name: Dr. Bahadir Tunaboylu
Affiliation: Marmara University, Türkiye

Name: Dr. Puttaswamy Madhusudan
Affiliation: Hanyang University, Republic of Korea

Name: Dr. Chul Kyu Jin
Affiliation: Kyungnam University, Republic of Korea

Name: Dr. Rajesh Kumar Mishra
Affiliation: Czech University of Life Sciences, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Dmitrijs Serdjuks
Affiliation: Riga Technical University, Latvia
“I have always regarded the MDPI Publisher and the journal Coatings, namely as a reliable platform where academics and PhD students can publish the results of their research. The promptness and quality of the peer-review process, as well as the efficient and precise work of the journal Editorial Boards in preparing articles for publication, ensure that they are published in a prompt manner. I am therefore delighted to take part in the peer-review process at the invitation of the journal Editorial Boards. Furthermore, participating in the peer review of scientific articles for various MDPI journals allows me to gain insight into the latest research in the field. Furthermore, peer-reviewing scientific papers enables me to publish the results of my own research free of charge or at a significant discount. For the reasons mentioned above, I intend to continue my active participation in the peer review of scientific articles for the MDPI Publisher.”

Name: Dr. Ramona Cimpoesu
Affiliation: "Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Romania

Name: Dr. Gabriel Búrdalo-Salcedo
Affiliation: University of León, Spain
“Participating in the peer-review process has been a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the advancement of research and to ensure high-quality publications.”

Name: Dr. Ravi Nivetha
Affiliation: University of Ulsan, Republic of Korea

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

Name: Dr. Sasan Rezaee
Affiliation: Universität Duisburg-Essen, Germany
“I found Coatings, a multidisciplinary journal, to be a fast and fully responsible journal that considers the rights of authors and reviewers.”

Name: Dr. Janez Kosel
Affiliation: Inst Protect Cultural Heritage Slovenia, Slovenia

Name: Dr. Stepan Kolomy
Affiliation: Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic

Name: Dr. Jordan Maximov
Affiliation: Technical University of Gabrovo, Bulgaria

Name: Dr. Stylianos-Vasileios Kontomaris
Affiliation: Athens Metropolitan College, Greece

Name: Dr. Jorge Alberto Durán-Suárez
Affiliation: University of Granada, Spain
“With respect to my experience as a reviewer for MDPI, I would like to mention that I have completed more than 200 reviews for the publisher, including 32 specifically for Coatings. Most of the topics addressed, for Coatings, have been of exceptionally high scientific quality and significant research novelty. This has greatly contributed to strengthening my enthusiasm for science and the academic world. In addition, the user‑friendly nature of the online platform and the efficiency of scientific exchanges make Coatings one of my preferred journals to collaborate with. For all these reasons, I sincerely hope to continue contributing to this work—both for duty and passion—whenever the editorial team considers it appropriate.”

Name: Dr. Tamara Tomašegović
Affiliation: University of Zagreb Faculty of Graphic Arts, Croatia
“Reviewing in Coatings allows me to contribute to maintaining high scientific standards while supporting the development of innovative surface and materials technologies.”

Name: Dr. Jüri Liiv
Affiliation: University of Tartu, Estonia

Name: Dr. Tayssir Hamieh
Affiliation: Maastricht University, The Netherlands

Name: Dr. Katarzyna Tandecka
Affiliation: Koszalin University of Technology, Poland

Name: Dr. Wojciech Jadwicienczak
Affiliation: Ohio University, USA

Name: Dr. Matias Braun
Affiliation: Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, Spain
“Peer review is essential to ensure scientific rigour and clarity. I value the opportunity to contribute constructive feedback that helps improve the quality and impact of research.”

Name: Dr. Zahoor Hussain
Affiliation: North Dakota State University, USA
“The Coatings journal has become one of the key journals to publish original and review articles on coatings and beyond. Being a researcher in this area I am happy to be a part of the esteemed pool of reviewers from around the globe.”