AIP Publishing LLC
AIP Publishing LLC
  • pubs.aip.org
  • AIP
  • AIP China
  • University Science Books
  • Resources
    • Researchers
    • Librarians
    • Publishing Partners
    • Topical Portfolios
    • Commercial Partners
  • Publications

    Find the Right Journal

    Explore the AIP Publishing collection by title, topic, impact, citations, and more.
    Browse Journals

    Latest Content

    Read about the newest discoveries and developments in the physical sciences.
    See What's New

    Publications

    • Journals
    • Books
    • Physics Today
    • AIP Conference Proceedings
    • Scilight
    • Find the Right Journal
    • Latest Content
  • About
    • About Us
    • News and Announcements
    • Careers
    • Events
    • Leadership
    • Contact
  • pubs.aip.org
  • AIP
  • AIP China
  • University Science Books
  • Journals
  • Upcoming Special Topics
  • Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B
  • Spotlight on Early-Career Breakthroughs in Nanotechnology

Spotlight on Early-Career Breakthroughs in Nanotechnology

Submission Deadline: March 16, 2026Contribute to this Special Topic

Decorative image

This Special Topic Collection will feature articles on all areas that fall within the scope of JVST B, authored or co-authored by early-career professionals, scientists, and engineers who are currently working towards their Ph.D. or are within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D.


Topics covered include, but are not limited to:

  • Electronic, optical, and optoelectronic devices
  • Devices for energy conversion and storage
  • Lithography
  • Microelectromechanical and nanoelectromechanical systems and devices (MEMS & NEMS)
  • Nanometer science and technology
  • Spintronics and magnetic devices
  • Vacuum nanoelectronics, vacuum measurements, and vacuum science and technology

Guest Editor

Rachael Farber, University of Kansas

Xiao Shu, South China University of Technology

Tomojit Chowdhury, University of Chicago


Manuscript Details & Submission

Authors are encouraged to follow the Information for Contributors provided online and use the JVST article templates available. All early-career authors on a paper are invited to include a photo and a biography of up to 250 words with their article submission. The photos and bios of all early-career authors will be printed at the end of each article.

One of the articles in these collections will be selected for the JVST Early Career Author Award. All early career professionals who authored or co-authored the article will be recognized as awardees and be presented with certificates, and the corresponding author will be awarded a registration waiver to attend AVS 72 in Pittsburgh, PA, November 8-13, 2026. The winning article will be widely promoted via email and on social and professional networks

Submission Deadline: March 16, 2026Contribute to this Special Topic
  • Featured
  • APL Computational Physics: First Articles Now Online
  • APL Engineering Physics: Coming Soon
  • APL Electronic Devices: First Articles Now Online
  • MechanoEngineering: Now Open for Submissions
  • Call for Applications
  • Upcoming Special Topics
  • Submit Your Article
  • Visit AIP Author Services
  • Sign Up for News
Decorative footer image

Keep Up With AIP Publishing

Sign up for the AIP newsletter to receive the latest news and information from AIP Publishing.
Sign Up
AIP Publishing and the Purpose Led Publishing logos

AIP PUBLISHING

1305 Walt Whitman Road,
Suite 110
Melville, NY 11747
(516) 576-2200

Resources

  • Researchers
  • Librarians
  • Publishing Partners
  • Commercial Partners

About

  • About Us
  • CareersĀ 
  • Leadership

Support

  • Contact Us
  • Terms Of Use
  • Privacy Policy

© 2025 AIP Publishing LLC
  • Bluesky icon
  • Facebook Icon
  • LinkedIn icon