Acquisition positions Wiley's portfolio at the forefront of emerging photonics applications
HOBOKEN, NJ-As quantum science and renewable energy technologies race toward widespread application and commercial viability, the physics of light at the nanoscale has become one of science's most consequential frontiers.
Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, today announced its acquisition of Nanophotonics, an open access journal that ranks within the top 20 journals in the ISI category of Optics & Photonics.
The acquisition strengthens Wiley's highly impactful portfolio of journals covering physics, engineering and materials science, placing it at the forefront of emerging photonics applications.
Nanophotonics joins existing top-tier Wiley journals including Advanced Science, Advanced Materials, Advanced Optical Materials, and Small, Laser & Photonics Reviews.
"We're delighted to have acquired Nanophotonics," said Kathryn Sharples, Wiley Group Vice President, Publishing Strategy & Policy. "By bringing this respected journal into our existing portfolio of physics and materials science journals, we're expanding publishing options for authors in areas that are making real world impact."
Nanophotonics covers the latest developments for physicists, engineers and material scientists working in nanophotonics and related fields, sitting at the nexus of nanotechnology, electronics, engineering, and materials science. Among the core topics to be featured are metamaterials and plasmonics, optical sensing, integrated photonics, terahertz technology and topological photonics.
"Nanophotonics was founded in 2011 with the vision to create a high-impact, community-driven journal that advances the frontiers of photonics research. As the founding publishing editor, I have seen how we've remained true to that vision, including by organizing charitable initiatives and topical issues, publishing works by many Nobel Laureates, and annually recognizing excellent work through a robust awards program," said Dennis Couwenberg.
"I am deeply grateful to Professor Capasso for his founding vision and continued guidance, to all past and present Editors-in-Chiefs and Managing Editors who shaped the journal's success, to the dedicated team at De Gruyter-Brill and the invaluable assistance of Ms. Tara Dorian and I am confident that Nanophotonics has found the right home to continue growing its reputation and legacy."
Submissions to the journal are rising and come from a dynamic, global pool of authors, many of whom will shape the next generation of experts in science and engineering.
New submissions are made via the Wiley Research Exchange submission site, with the first Wiley issue expected in January 2026.
