Announcements
6 November 2025
MDPI Launches the Michele Parrinello Award for Pioneering Contributions in Computational Physical Science
MDPI is delighted to announce the establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award. Named in honor of Professor Michele Parrinello, the award celebrates his exceptional contributions and his profound impact on the field of computational physical science research.
The award will be presented biennially to distinguished scientists who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of computational physical science—spanning physics, chemistry, and materials science.
About Professor Michele Parrinello
"Do not be afraid of new things. I see it many times when we discuss a new thing that young people are scared to go against the mainstream a little bit, thinking what is going to happen to me and so on. Be confident that what you do is meaningful, and do not be afraid, do not listen too much to what other people have to say.”
——Professor Michele Parrinello
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Born in Messina in 1945, he received his degree from the University of Bologna and is currently affiliated with the Italian Institute of Technology. Professor Parrinello is known for his many technical innovations in the field of atomistic simulations and for a wealth of interdisciplinary applications ranging from materials science to chemistry and biology. Together with Roberto Car, he introduced ab initio molecular dynamics, also known as the Car–Parrinello method, marking the beginning of a new era both in the area of electronic structure calculations and in molecular dynamics simulations. He is also known for the Parrinello–Rahman method, which allows crystalline phase transitions to be studied by molecular dynamics. More recently, he has introduced metadynamics for the study of rare events and the calculation of free energies. |
For his work, he has been awarded many prizes and honorary degrees. He is a member of numerous academies and learned societies, including the German Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, the British Royal Society, and the Italian Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, which is the major academy in his home country of Italy.
Award Committee
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The award committee will be chaired by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, a computational condensed matter physicist, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and professor at the Department of Physics, Fudan University. Professor Xin-Gao Gong will lead a panel of several senior experts in the field to oversee the evaluation and selection process. The Institute for Computational Physical Sciences at Fudan University (Shanghai, China), led by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, will serve as the supporting institute for the award. |
"We hope the Michele Parrinello Award will recognize scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of computational condensed matter physics and at the same time set a benchmark for the younger generation, providing clear direction for their pursuit—this is precisely the original intention behind establishing the award."
——Professor Xin-Gao Gong
The first edition of the award was officially launched on 1 November 2025. Nominations will be accepted before the end of March 2026. For further details, please visit mparrinelloaward.org.
About the MDPI Sustainability Foundation and MDPI Awards 
The Michele Parrinello Award is part of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing sustainable development through scientific progress and global collaboration. The foundation also oversees the World Sustainability Award, the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, and the Tu Youyou Award. The establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award will further enrich the existing award portfolio, providing continued and diversified financial support to outstanding professionals across various fields.
In addition to these foundation-level awards, MDPI journals also recognize outstanding contributions through a range of honors, including Best Paper Awards, Outstanding Reviewer Awards, Young Investigator Awards, Travel Awards, Best PhD Thesis Awards, Editor of Distinction Awards, and others. These initiatives aim to recognize excellence across disciplines and career stages, contributing to the long-term vitality and sustainability of scientific research.
Find more information on awards here.
9 October 2025
Meet Us at the 3rd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers, 2–7 August 2026, Jeju, South Korea
1 October 2025
2024 MDPI Top 1000 Reviewers
13 December 2025
Editorial Board Members from Remote Sensing Featured in the Highly Cited Researchers 2025 List Published by Clarivate
11 December 2025
International Mountain Day—“Glaciers Matter for Water, Food and Livelihoods in Mountains and Beyond”, 11 December 2025
International Mountain Day highlights the essential role of glaciers in the Earth system and the importance of protecting these rapidly changing environments. Glaciers help regulate climate patterns, store vast quantities of freshwater, and sustain river systems that support agriculture, ecosystems, and energy production. For many vulnerable mountain communities, seasonal meltwater is a crucial source of water throughout the year.
Glaciers are also among the most responsive indicators of climate change. Rising global temperatures are driving widespread ice loss, which is altering the timing and quantity of water flow in rivers, affecting downstream ecosystems, and reducing long-term water availability. Glacier retreat can also increase the likelihood of hazards such as glacier lake outburst floods, landslides, and destabilisation of surrounding terrain. These impacts directly influence food security, clean water supply, and the safety of communities living in high-altitude and downstream areas.
To reflect this global focus, we invite you to explore a curated collection of articles and Special Issues from MDPI journals across the Environmental and Sciences subject. This collection highlights research on glacier change, hydrology, mountain hazards, and adaptation strategies that can support communities and ecosystems facing a warming climate.
By deepening scientific understanding and fostering collaboration across disciplines, we can contribute to global efforts to protect glacier environments and the people who depend on them.
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“Glacier Extraction from Cloudy Satellite Images Using a Multi-Task Generative Adversarial Network Leveraging Transformer-Based Backbones”
by Yuran Cui, Kun Jia, Haishuo Wei, Guofeng Tao, Fengcheng Ji, Jie Li, Shijiao Qiao, Linlin Zhao, Zihang Jiang, Xinyi Gao et al.
Remote Sens. 2025, 17(21), 3570; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs17213570
“Contemporary Tendencies in Snow Cover, Winter Precipitation, and Winter Air Temperatures in the Mountain Regions of Bulgaria”
by Dimitar Nikolov and Cvetan Dimitrov
Climate 2025, 13(10), 212; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli13100212
“Ice Avalanche-Triggered Glacier Lake Outburst Flood: Hazard Assessment at Jiongpuco, Southeastern Tibet”
by Shuwu Li, Changhu Li, Zhengzheng Li, Lei Li and Wei Wang
Water 2025, 17(14), 2102; https://doi.org/10.3390/w17142102
“The Status, Applications, and Modifications of the Snowmelt Runoff Model (SRM): A Comprehensive Review”
by Ninad Bhagwat, Rohitashw Kumar, Mahrukh Qureshi, Raja M. Nagisetty and Xiaobing Zhou
Hydrology 2025, 12(6), 156; https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology12060156
“Glacier and Snow Cover Dynamics and Their Affecting Factors on the Pamir Plateau Section of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor”
by Yonglong Han, Yonghui Wang, Xiaofei Ma and Yanjun Shang
Land 2025, 14(4), 880; https://doi.org/10.3390/land14040880
“Neural Network Downscaling to Obtain Local Precipitation Scenarios in the Italian Alps: A Case Study”
by Cristina Iacomino and Antonello Pasini
Climate 2024, 12(9), 147; https://doi.org/10.3390/cli12090147
“Mass Balance of Maritime Glaciers in the Southeastern Tibetan Plateau during Recent Decades”
by Xiaowei Lyu, Yong Zhang, Huanhuan Wang and Xin Wang
Sustainability 2024, 16(16), 7118; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16167118
“Combining “Deep Learning” and Physically Constrained Neural Networks to Derive Complex Glaciological Change Processes from Modern High-Resolution Satellite Imagery: Application of the GEOCLASS-Image System to Create VarioCNN for Glacier Surges”
by Ute C. Herzfeld, Lawrence J. Hessburg, Thomas M. Trantow and Adam N. Hayes
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(11), 1854; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16111854
“Late Cretaceous Tectono-Metamorphic Events in the Skyros Upper Metamorphic Unit (Olympus Mountain), Aegean Sea, Greece”
by Dimitra Boundi, Dimitrios Papanikolaou, Giulia Bosio and Chiara Montemagni
Geosciences 2024, 14(3), 69; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences14030069
“Steel Baffles as a Rockfall Protection Measure for Mountainous Urban Settings”
by Jude Shalitha Perera and Nelson Lam
Geosciences 2023, 13(3), 93; https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences13030093
| “Snow and Glacier Hydrology in Changing Climate and Urbanisation” Guest Editor: Dr. Mohd Soheb Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 January 2026 |
“The Third Pole in Peril: Climate Change, Water Security, and Sustainable Futures in the Hindu Kush Himalaya” Guest Editor: Dr. Katie Conlon Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 |
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| “Glacier Mass Balance and Variability” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Yuande Yang Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 |
“Climate Change Scenarios and Impacts for the Mountain Regions at Middle Latitudes” Guest Editors: Dr. Teodoro Georgiadis, Dr. Massimiliano Fazzini and Dr. Letizia Cremonini Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 |
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11 December 2025
Article Layout and Template Revised for Future Volumes
5 December 2025
MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Workshop at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), 18 December 2025
MDPI is excited to collaborate with the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) to host an exclusive academic publishing workshop aimed at empowering researchers with the knowledge and tools needed for successful academic publishing. This workshop will cover key aspects of MDPI’s open access publishing model, including journal selection, editorial workflow, and publication ethics. Participants will receive practical tips on improving their scientific writing and addressing reviewer comments, guided by experienced editors.
Date: 18 December 2025
Time: 12:30–14:00
Venue: Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Registration link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GZMC5SZ
Schedule:
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Caral Zhou |
Introduction to Open Access and the Remote Sensing Journal |
12:30–12:50 |
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Caral Zhou |
Tips on Scientific Writing |
12:50–13:10 |
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Jesús García |
Peer Review Editorial Process |
13:10–13:30 |
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Jesús García |
Research Integrity |
13:30–13:50 |
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Q&A Session |
13:50–14:00 |
Chair:
Dr. José Luís Lerma García
Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Professor and Coordinator of the PhD Program in Geomatics Engineering, Valencia, Spain.
Speakers:
Caral Zhou holds a master’s degree from the University of Barcelona. She began her career at MDPI in 2023, working with the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) and the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (JFMK). In 2024, she advanced to the position of Section Managing Editor, and in 2025, she was appointed Journal Relations Specialist for JFMK, where she continues to contribute to the journal’s development and collaboration initiatives.
Dr. Jesús García Cano graduated from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, has a master’s degree from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and obtained his PhD from the Universidad de C.-La Mancha in the field of biochemistry, molecular biology, and biomedicine. He joined MDPI in February 2020 working as an Assistant Editor for IJMS and Viruses, in which he soon reached the Quality Check position and developed the roles of Section Managing Editor and Journal Relations Specialist in a wide selection of molecular science journals (SynBio, BioChem, JPM, Receptors) and others such as EJIHPE. In addition to his editorial roles, he has also worked as a Group Leader and Conference Representative; he is currently the Office Manager at the company’s Barcelona office.
18 November 2025
Meet Us at the Conference on Geoinformation 2025, 24–28 November 2025, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
17 November 2025
Topics Webinar | EO&GEO Series: GIS Day – GeoAI Frontiers: Advancing Trajectory Analysis and LLMs for the Future of Autonomous Geospatial Systems, 19 November 2025
This special webinar is organized to celebrate GIS Day and raise awareness of the importance of geography and GIS technology.
In the 2025 edition, the webinar presents GeoAI Frontiers – Trajectory Analysis, LLMs, and the Future of Autonomous Geospatial Systems, designed to explore both the foundational methodologies and the latest advancements shaping the field of Geospatial Information Science (GIScience).
Our objective is to provide attendees with a comprehensive view of critical techniques for analyzing spatial change (such as Trajectory Analysis) while simultaneously offering in-depth perspectives on the most transformative emerging technology: the integration of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into geospatial workflows. The session will cover the impact of these technologies across key areas, including geospatial education, cloud-native solutions, and the strategic vision for creating Autonomous GIS platforms. Attendees will gain actionable insights into the evolution of analysis and data generation at the frontier of AI.
Date: 19 November 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. CET | 9:00 a.m. EST
Webinar ID: 828 0337 4217
Register now for free!
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Prof. Dr. Eliseo Clementini |
3:00–3:10 p.m. |
9:00–9:10 a.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Robert Gilmore Pontius Jr. |
3:10–3:30 p.m. |
9:10–9:30 a.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Hartwig H. Hochmair |
3:30–3:50 p.m. |
9:30–9:50 a.m. |
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Dr. Hao Li |
3:50–4:10 p.m. |
9:50–10:10 a.m. |
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Dr. Levente Juhász |
4:10–4:30 p.m. |
10:10–10:30 a.m. |
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Q&A Session |
4:30–4:45 p.m. |
10:30–10:45 a.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Eliseo Clementini |
4:45–4:50 p.m. |
10:45–10:50 a.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic or institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Feel free to register nonetheless; we will inform you once a recording of the webinar becomes available.
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Eliseo Clementini, Department of Industrial and Information Engineering and Economics, University of L’Aquila, Italy;
- Prof. Dr. Robert Gilmore Pontius Jr., School of Geography at Clark University in the United States of America;
- Prof. Hartwig H. Hochmair, Geomatics Sciences, University of Florida, USA;
- Dr. Hao Li, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore;
- Dr. Levente Juhász, GIS Center, Florida International University, USA.
Relevant Special Issues:
“Advances in AI-Driven Geospatial Analysis and Data Generation (2nd Edition)”
Guest Editors: Dr. Levente Juhász, Prof. Dr. Hartwig H. Hochmair and Dr. Hao Li
Deadline for Manuscript Submission: 31 December 2025
“Indoor Mobile Mapping and Location-Based Knowledge Services”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Eliseo Clementini and Dr. Zhiyong Zhou
Deadline for Manuscript Submission: 31 December 2025
“LLM4GIS: Large Language Models for GIS”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Huayi Wu and Prof. Dr. Zhipeng Gui
Deadline for Manuscript Submission: 31 August 2026
For more information about this webinar, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/Topics-45.
If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact journal.webinar@mdpi.com.
Topics Webinar Secretariat
5 November 2025
Meet Us Virtually at the 6th International Electronic Conference on Remote Sensing—Global Perspectives for the Next Generation in Earth Observation, 19–21 October 2026
