Aims & Scope

npj Unconventional Computing considers all aspects of research applying unconventional approaches to improve computing efficiency and performance.

The journal covers a broad range of topics including but not limited to: 

  • Bio-inspired, molecular, and DNA computing
  • Quantum computing and quantum-inspired algorithms
  • Membrane computing and P systems
  • Neuromorphic computing and brain-inspired architectures
  • Amorphous computing and swarm robotics
  • Cellular automata and complex systems
  • Artificial life and evolutionary computation
  • Chaos computing and dynamical systems
  • Reversible and adiabatic computing
  • Application of physical phenomena to computing
  • Unconventional hardware, physical substrates, and emerging technologies

The journal offers more choice to Nature Portfolio authors who are seeking a fully open-access and more inclusive platform for publishing their work. The journal is led by computing experts who collaborate to cultivate high-quality research. As part of the npj Series, this journal focuses on fostering global partnerships with the research community and other Springer Nature journals.