Announcements

In order to further enhance the international influence of the journal Computers (ISSN: 2073-431X), as well as to help further our mission of open science and scientific exchange and to support the Editorial Board with additional expertise, Computers is inviting interested and eligible researchers from academia to apply for Editorial Board Membership.

Recruitment:
Editorial Board Members will hold the position for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a second term.

Application eligibility:

• Researchers must have completed their doctorate/Ph.D. degree;
• Researchers must have served as the first author/corresponding author on at least ten peer-reviewed and published manuscripts in the last five years;
• Researchers must have published impactful work in the field of engineering science and technology. Researchers must have published impactful work in the field of computer science. Researchers whose research interests align with “Computer and Network Architecture” and “Computer–Human Interaction” will be especially welcomed;
• Researchers that are currently (at the time of application) holding a senior lecturer, associate professor or professor title in academia;
• Researchers that are actively engaged in their community (e.g., experienced at presenting at conferences or involved in professional organizations).

Benefits for Editorial Board Members include the following:

• A certificate of appointment as an Editorial Board Member will be provided;
• Editorial Board Members may publish one paper per year, free of charge, in open access;
• The journal will regularly acknowledge those who have participated in the peer-review process on the journal’s website;
• There will be opportunities to participate in or host annual meetings and online seminars organized by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board Members.

Responsibilities of Editorial Board Members include the following:

• Pre-screening and making decisions on new submissions related to your research interests;
• Setting up at least one Special Issue during your term on a topic related to your research interests (or supervising Special Issues related to your research field);
• Providing input or feedback regarding journal policies;
• Helping to promote the journal among your peers or at conferences;
• Attending Board meetings to suggest journal development strategies;
• Reviewing manuscripts or helping to identify suitable reviewers for the journal.

Applications:
If you are interested in this position or have potential candidates to recommend, please feel free to contact the Computers Editorial Office. If possible, please also send, for our records, a CV or an official website with your biographical data (including a list of your publications).

Application deadline: 31 October 2025.

Selection process:
The initial screening of application materials will be followed by selection by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members, email notification will follow, and thereafter a certificate of appointment will be issued.

We are pleased to announce that Computers (ISSN: 2073-431X) has been accepted into Ei Compendex. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincerest gratitude to our editors. We also acknowledge that this achievement would not have been possible without the many valuable publications of our authors and the contributions of our dedicated reviewers. We thank you all for your support and hope to receive more contributions from you in the future.

In addition to Ei Compendex, Computers is also indexed within Scopus, ESCI (Web of Science), dblp, and Inspec, as well as other databases.

Computers is an international and open access journal that provides an advanced forum for computer sciences. It publishes reviews, regular research papers, and short communications. Our aim is to encourage scientists to publish their experimental and theoretical results in as much detail as possible. There are no restrictions on the maximum length of the papers. The full experimental details must be provided so that the results can be reproduced.

For more journal statistics, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/journal/computers.

Conference: Math 2 Product (M2P)
Date: 4–6 June 2025
Place: Valencia, Spain

MDPI will be attending Math 2 Product (M2P) as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held in Valencia, Spain, from 4 to 6 June 2025.

This is the second edition of the M2P conference series, a Thematic Conference of the European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS - https://www.eccomas.org/) and a Special Interest Conference of the International Association for Computational Mechanics (IACM -IACM.info).

Mathematical models and computational methods have gained increasing importance in the simulation of real-world and industrial problems. The employment of such methodologies deeply changed the standard ways of conceiving daily industrial production and strategies for the sustainable exploitation of modern cities.

The goal pursued by this ECCOMAS Thematic Conference is twofold. On the one hand, cases of successful interaction between mathematics and industry will be presented. Special emphasis will be devoted to the benefits provided by the transfer of knowledge in different fields of applications, including the social challenges of sustainable development. On the other hand, groundbreaking ideas and emerging technologies in computational science will be discussed to foster the cross-fertilization of academic solutions and real-world problems.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Mathematical and Computational Applications (MCA);
• AI;
• Algorithms;
• Axioms;
• ASI;
• AppliedMath;
• BDCC;
• Computers;
• Computation;
• Eng;
• Mathematics;
• Modelling.

If you will be attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit https://www.m2p2025.com/M2P2025/.

MDPI will be attending the 52nd CAA International Conference in Athens, Greece, from 5 to 9 May 2025, at the University of West Attica in Athens, Greece.

CAA is an international organization that brings together archaeologists, mathematicians, and computer scientists. It aims to foster communication between these disciplines, provide an overview of the current developments in the field, and stimulate insightful discussions to drive future progress. For more information about CAA, you can visit the official website here.

CAA organizes an annual international scientific conference covering a wide range of topics, including data acquisition and recording, conceptual modelling, semantic technologies, data analysis, data management, digital 3D object reconstruction, image visualization in archaeology, geophysics, and GIS. The conference format includes thematic paper and poster sessions, as well as round tables and workshops. After the conference, papers presented can be submitted for publication in the peer-reviewed CAA proceedings. Conference proceedings have been published since 1973.

CAA 2025 promises to encourage collaboration and illuminate novel research and methodologies. The conference program will bridge disciplines, advance pioneering techniques, and showcase the latest technologies that are transforming our understanding of history.

We welcome you to visit the MDPI booth #6, where you can have face-to-face exchanges with our representatives, learn more about our open access publishing services, and acquire exciting gifts.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Heritage;
• Remote Sensing;
• Stats;
• Geomatics;
• Drones;
• Data;
• AI;
• Digital;
• Fossil Studies;
• Computers;
• AppliedMath;
• Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy (JCP).

If you plan to attend this conference, we invite you to visit our booth and converse with our delegates at the conference. We are excited to meet you in person and address any questions you may have. For further details about the conference, please visit the following website: https://2025.caaconference.org/.

Conference: XI International Conference on Coupled Problems in Science and Engineering (COUPLED PROBLEMS 2025)
Organization: European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences
Date: 25–28 May 2025
Place: Villasimius, Italy

MDPI journals will be attending the XI International Conference on Coupled Problems in Science and Engineering as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held in Villasimius, Italy, from 25 to 28 May 2025.

The objectives of COUPLED PROBLEMS 2025 are to present and discuss state-of-the-art, mathematical models, numerical methods and computational techniques for solving coupling problems of multidisciplinary character in science and engineering. The conference goal is to take a step forward in the formulation and solution of real-life problems with a multidisciplinary vision, accounting for all the complex couplings involved in the physical description of the problem.

The conference topics will include, but are not limited to, the following: artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques; coupled solution strategies; loose and strong coupling schemes; mathematical formulation of multidisciplinary problems; numerical methods for coupled problems: finite difference, finite elements, finite volume, meshless methods, particle methods, etc.; optimum design in multi-disciplinary problems; parallel and real-time computational techniques; and applications in science and engineering.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Computation;
• Mathematical and Computational Applications (MCA);
• Modelling;
• AI;
• AppliedMath;
• Mathematics;
• Foundations;
• Energies;
• Computers;
• Symmetry;
• Analytics;
• Eng;
• ASI;
• BDCC.

If you will be attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://coupled2025.cimne.com/.

MDPI will be attending the SCA2025 Supercomputing Asia as an exhibitor, which will be held from 10 to 13 March 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The conference is organized by the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC) Singapore.  

 This exciting conference will unite leading experts, researchers, and professionals in the computing field (HPC, Quantum, and AI) to share their knowledge, present their latest discoveries, and provide valuable networking opportunities.  

 The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:  

• Computers;
• AI;
• Computation;
• Future Internet;
• Information;
• Mathematics;
• Quantum Reports;
• IoT;
• Algorithms;
• Network;
• Cryptography;
• Entropy;
• Electronics;
• JCP;
• JLPEA;
• BDCC;
• ASI;
• Technologies.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://sca25.sc-asia.org/.

MDPI is pleased to share a significant milestone in its mission to advance scholarly research and promote the dissemination of knowledge—300+ MDPI journals are now indexed in Web of Science (WoS). This milestone highlights the global recognition, interdisciplinary impact and enhanced visibility of our journals. It also reflects our adherence to rigorous editorial standards, scientific integrity, and our mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. 

To explore the full list of our journals indexed in WoS, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/about/journals/wos. Beyond expanding the coverage of our publications in the leading academic databases, we are dedicated to ensuring that our journals are included in as many scope-specific databases as possible. This increases the visibility of our authors’ work and extends the reach of their significant data. 

This milestone would not have been possible without the efforts and expertise of our academic editors, reviewers and authors. Their commitment and collaboration have been instrumental in creating an inclusive, accessible, and impactful publishing platform. We also extend our gratitude to the global research community for their trust as we continue to break new ground in academic publishing. This milestone is not just a celebration of MDPI’s progress but also recognition of the collective strides made by researchers worldwide. 

As we celebrate this remarkable accomplishment, MDPI remains steadfast in its commitment to open access publishing and ensuring that high-quality research reaches and inspires a global audience.

We are pleased to announce that the 2nd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers (AIS 2025) will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 29 July to 3 August 2025. This conference is organized by MDPI’s journals Sensors, AI Sensor, Micromachines, Chemosensors, and Robotics. Building on the success of our previous conference in Singapore, this event promises to be an exciting platform for exploring cutting-edge advances and fostering collaboration in the rapidly evolving field of AI, sensors, and transducers. We expect that the AIS 2025 will host over 600 participants from around the world.

Conference Chairs:

• Prof. Dr. Toshihiro Itoh, Department of Precision Engineering, University of Tokyo, Japan;
• Prof. Dr. Sang-Woo Kim, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Korea;
• Prof. Dr. Chengkuo Lee, Director of Center for Intelligent Sensors and MEMS; Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Topics of Interest:

• S1. Lab-on-a-Chip (LoC) and MicroTAS;
• S2. Biosensors and Biomedical Devices;
• S3. In-Body IoT Sensing Technology, Electroceuticals and Neural Interfaces;
• S4. Nanophotonics and Metasurface;
• S5. Acoustic, RF, THz Metamaterials and AI-Enabled Metamaterials;
• S6. Neuromorphic Computing, In-Memory Computing and Applications;
• S7. Photonics Integrated Circuits (PICs) and Novel Materials;
• S8. Enabling Technology for Photonic Neural Networks (PNNs) and Applications;
• S9. In-Sensor Computing and Enabling Technology for Edge Computing;
• S10. MEMS/NEMS Sensors;
• S11. Semiconductor Sensors, Photodetectors and CMOS MEMS;
• S12. Piezoelectric MEMS and Resonators—FBAR, SAW and pMUT;
• S13. Piezoelectric Transducers and Energy Harvesters;
• S14. Ferroelectric/Perovskite/2D Materials Thin Film and Applications;
• S15. Gas Sensors and Chemosensors;
• S16. Triboelectric Nanogenerators and Self-Powered Sensors;
• S17. Energy Harvesting Technology and Applications;
• S18. Flexible, Stretchable and Wearable Sensors;
• S19. Wearable AI Sensors;
• S20. AI-Enhanced Tactile Sensors and e-Skin;
• S21. Haptic Technology and Applications;
• S22. Advanced Sensors for Robots and Autonomous Systems;
• S23. Intelligent Sensors and AI-Enhanced Humanoids;
• S24. Enabling Technology for Digital Twin, Metaverse and Smart Sensing Systems;
• S25. AIoT Technology and Applications;
• S26. Sensors for Applications in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Food Technology (A2FT) and Harsh Environment;
• S27. Industry Forum and Commercialization of Sensors and Transducers;
• S28. Regular Symposium.

Guide for Authors:

Please click the button to submit your abstract before 10 May 2025.

Please click the button to register for this event.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact ais2025@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at AIS 2025.

MDPI, a pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, and the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), Singapore, proudly announce the successful conclusion of the first edition the MDPI Early Career Researcher Awards. The awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to medical and biomedical research, were presented to six exceptional researchers during an awards ceremony held at LKCMedicine HQ Building on 28 November 2024.

Honoring Excellence in Research

The awards recognize exceptional postdoctoral researchers and Ph.D. students who have demonstrated outstanding originality, innovation, and impact in their respective fields. We are honored to announce the winners of the 2024 edition:

Early Career Researcher (Postdoc) Award:

• Dr. Theresia Handayani Mina, “Adiposity and Metabolic Health in Asian Populations: An Epidemiological Study Using Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry in Singapore”;
• Dr. Erfan Rezvani Ghomi, “Wound Healing Improvement by Novel Aligned Antimicrobial Nanofibrous 3D Scaffolds”;
• Dr. Yadollah Ranjbar Slamloo, “Functional Alterations of The Prefrontal Circuit Underlying Cognitive Aging in Mice”.

Early Career Researcher (Ph.D.) Award:

• Pritisha Rozario, “Mechanistic Basis for Potassium Efflux-Driven Activation of the Human NLRP1 Inflammasome”;

• Michelle Law Cheok Yien, “Chikungunya Virus Nonstructural Protein 1 is a Versatile RNA Capping and Decapping Enzyme”;
• Yin Ruoyu, “The Use of Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Tools in Older Adults: A Mixed Method Study”.

Our collaboration highlights a shared commitment to recognizing exceptional talent and research within the academic community, addressing today’s healthcare challenges, and inspiring continued innovation.

Looking Ahead to 2025

Building on the success of the first edition, MDPI and LKCMedicine are excited to announce that the 2025 MDPI Early Researcher Awards will continue to celebrate excellence and innovation in medical research. The next edition promises to expand its scope, introducing new categories and providing even greater recognition for impactful research.

Further details on the 2025 awards, including nomination criteria and timelines, will be shared in the coming months. We remain committed to fostering a culture of research excellence and collaboration within the global scientific community.