Metamaterials and Nanophotonics for Next-Generation Optics are revolutionizing the field of optics, paving the way for groundbreaking innovations in imaging, sensing, and communication technologies. These advanced materials, engineered to have unique properties not found in naturally occurring substances, are enabling the development of next-generation optical systems that were once thought impossible.

At the Global Conference on Materials Science and Advanced Manufacturing (MSAM – 2026), this session will delve into the latest advancements in metamaterials and nanophotonics, exploring their transformative applications in optics and photonics. The combination of metamaterials—artificial structures designed to control light in ways conventional materials cannot—and nanophotonics, which deals with the behavior of light on the nanometer scale, is unlocking new frontiers for optical devices and systems across various industries, from telecommunications to healthcare.

We invite submissions and expert talks on:

• Design and Fabrication of Metamaterials for Optical Applications: Exploring the techniques and innovations in the creation of metamaterials designed to manipulate light at unprecedented levels, enabling the development of optical devices with applications in lensing, imaging, and light manipulation.

• Plasmonics and Metamaterials for Enhanced Sensing and Imaging: Discussing the role of plasmonics and metamaterials in improving the resolution and sensitivity of optical imaging systems. These materials can enable super-resolution microscopy, biosensing, and other advanced imaging technologies that operate beyond the diffraction limit of conventional optics.

• Metamaterials for Perfect Lenses and Invisible Cloaks: Delving into the design of perfect lenses that overcome the limitations of traditional optics, allowing the creation of super-resolution lenses. Topics will include the development of invisibility cloaks and metasurfaces that bend light in unique ways for applications in stealth technology and advanced imaging systems.

• Nanophotonics for Quantum Optics and Communication: Exploring the potential of nanophotonics in advancing quantum optics and secure communication technologies. This includes the use of quantum dots, metasurfaces, and nanoantennas for quantum information processing, quantum cryptography, and ultra-secure quantum communication systems.

• Nonlinear Optics and Metamaterials for Light Manipulation: Investigating the role of nonlinear metamaterials in enabling novel ways to manipulate light, including phenomena like frequency conversion, optical switching, and pulse compression. These materials open the door to applications in high-speed communication and laser systems.

• Nanophotonics for Photonic Devices and Integrated Circuits: Discussing the development of nanophotonic devices that integrate optical components at the nanoscale, enabling the miniaturization and increased performance of photonic circuits, light-based transistors, and optical interconnects for future high-speed data processing.

• Metamaterials for Light Control in Autonomous Systems: Exploring how metamaterials are being utilized to enhance the vision systems of autonomous vehicles, drones, and robotic devices. The ability to control light on a subwavelength scale can improve light detection and range-finding, crucial for the success of autonomous technologies.

• Metasurfaces for Flat Optics and Beam Shaping: Investigating the development of metasurfaces—two-dimensional metamaterials that can be used to control light on a flat surface. These surfaces have applications in beam shaping, polarization control, and the development of compact optical devices for consumer electronics, medical imaging, and more.

• Nanostructured Materials for Light Harvesting and Solar Energy Conversion: Discussing the use of metamaterials and nanophotonic structures to enhance light absorption for solar energy harvesting. These materials are designed to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic cells and solar energy conversion systems, contributing to the development of cleaner and more sustainable energy technologies.

• Metamaterial-Based Devices for Terahertz and Infrared Optics: Exploring the potential of metamaterials in the terahertz and infrared spectra, where traditional optical materials fail. Applications include terahertz imaging, spectroscopy, and sensing for industries ranging from security to telecommunications.

• Nanophotonics in Biomedical Optics and Healthcare Applications: Focusing on the application of nanophotonic devices and metamaterials in biomedical optics, including advancements in non-invasive diagnostics, optical biosensing, and lab-on-a-chip technologies for real-time, precise health monitoring and disease detection.

• Photonic Metamaterials for Data Transmission and Storage: Examining the role of photonic metamaterials in the development of high-capacity data transmission and storage systems. These materials could enable faster data processing, low-latency communication, and secure storage solutions for next-generation computing systems.

• Metamaterials for Optical Cloaking and Light Absorption: Investigating cutting-edge technologies for optical cloaking, where metamaterials can bend light around an object, rendering it invisible. This includes the potential applications of optical cloaking for security, military, and privacy industries.

• Challenges and Future Directions in Metamaterials and Nanophotonics: Addressing the current challenges in the field, including material scalability, manufacturing limitations, and integration with existing technologies. This session will explore the future trends and breakthroughs that are likely to shape the evolution of metamaterials and nanophotonics in optics.

This session will bring together researchers, engineers, and industry experts to discuss the most advanced and exciting developments in the fields of metamaterials and nanophotonics, as they converge to create the next-generation optical technologies of tomorrow.

Join us at MSAM – 2026 to explore how these cutting-edge materials are transforming the optics landscape!