About the Journal

JIM covers the design, synthesis, characterization, modeling, and engineering applications of intelligent materials, with emphasis on:

  1. Fundamental Mechanisms: Shape-memory alloys, piezoelectric/electro-/magnetorheological materials, self-healing polymers, stimuli-responsive systems, and their physicochemical principles.

  2. Advanced Functional Materials: Nanocomposites, biomimetic materials, 4D-printed structures, flexible electronics, and wearable technologies.

  3. Smart Systems and Applications: Integration of materials with sensors, actuators, and AI-driven algorithms for soft robotics, adaptive structures, environmental monitoring, and biomedical engineering.

  4. Cross-Disciplinary Innovations: Convergence of materials science with artificial intelligence, IoT, energy harvesting, and biotechnology.

Journal Features

  • Open Access: All peer-reviewed articles are freely accessible worldwide, accelerating knowledge dissemination and real-world impact.

  • Rapid Publication: Efficient peer-review process (average decision time <6 weeks) with support for preprint sharing.

  • Interdisciplinary Focus: Encourages collaboration across materials science, chemistry, engineering, computer science, and related fields.

  • Industry-Academia Synergy: Bridges theoretical advances with practical solutions, addressing scalability, durability, and commercialization challenges.

Target Audience

  • Researchers in materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, and biomedical engineering.

  • Engineers and R&D teams developing smart devices, robotics, or energy technologies.

  • Policymakers and investors in advanced materials and emerging technologies.

Sections

  • Research Articles: Original experimental and theoretical studies.

  • Reviews: Comprehensive analyses of trends, challenges, and future directions.

  • Communications: Concise reports on groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Technical Perspectives: Critical discussions on industrial applications and innovation roadmaps.

  • Special Issues: Thematic collections on emerging topics.

Editorial Board
JIM is guided by a distinguished international editorial board comprising leading scholars and industry experts from institutions such as MIT, Harvard University, the Max Planck Society, the University of Cambridge, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Publication Details

  • Frequency: Quarterly, with Online First publication.

  • Submission: Manuscripts are managed via ScholarOne and adhere to COPE ethical guidelines.

  • Indexing: Plans to apply for inclusion in SCI, Scopus, EI Compendex, and other major databases.

Call for Submissions
We invite high-quality original research, reviews, and perspectives that explore the frontiers of intelligent materials. By publishing with JIM, your work will reach a global audience of academics and industry leaders, driving technological transformation and sustainable development.