Distinguished Professor Paul S. Weiss discusses the evolution of nanoscience and the founding of ACS Nano in an article published in the journal.
The article, “A Conversation with Prof. Paul S. Weiss, Founding Editor-in-Chief of ACS Nano and Nanoscience Pioneer,” was published in the Aug. 11, 2026, issue of the journal.
Weiss served as the founding editor-in-chief of ACS Nano from 2007 to 2021, helping establish the journal as a leading publication in nanoscience and nanotechnology. In the conversation with current Editor-in-Chief Professor Xiaodong Chen of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, he reflects on the journal’s origins and the importance of creating a platform that brings together researchers across disciplines.
Weiss’s career has been closely connected to the growth of nanoscience. His research spans chemistry, materials science, physics, biology and engineering, with applications ranging from neuroscience to advanced materials and biomedical technologies.
The conversation highlights Weiss’s lasting contributions to nanoscience research and the scientific community, as well as his perspective on the continued importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
At UCLA, Weiss continues to lead interdisciplinary research at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, engineering, medicine and nanotechnology, inspiring the next generation of scientists to explore the once-hidden world of the nanoscale.
Penny Jennings, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, penjen@g.ucla.edu.
