Journal profile
Engineering Biology
ISSN 2398-6182 · Wiley · United Kingdom
Engineering Biology: fully open access; APC about USD 2,420; median 125 days to acceptance (13 articles, last 24 months); acceptance rate 63% (journal website); 7 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Engineering Biology is published by Wiley. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction, Gene Regulatory Network Analysis and Biotechnology and Related Fields, together about 48.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Molecular Biology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Engineering Biology is particularly focused on the application of engineering science and practice to the design of biological devices and systems for a wide range of fields and applications. A key aspect is systematic design using the engineering principles of modularity, standardisation and characterisation. Papers will be considered from all stages of the design cycle, from the development of platform technology and techniques, to industrial and scaling processes, and new technical standards. Topics suitable for Engineering Biology include but are not necessarily limited to: Engineering biology themes: Model based design and computational tools Gene circuit automation tools Computer aided design tools for engineering biology (BioCAD) Standardisation Genome engineering (e.g. CRISPR/CAS9) Biological circuits, Biological memory and storage Biological computation Characterisation The interface between electronics and biology DNA Assembly techniques Adjunct technologies themes: Automation (robotics and microfluidics) ICT and data handling Computer aided manufacturing tools Testing (including quality control and quality assurance) Scale up and fermentation Sensors Optimisation and control Example application areas: Biosensors Fine chemicals Bioremediation Bioenergy Biomaterials Medical (eg therapeutics, theranostics) Plant biology (agro science, food etc) Indexing Information: COMPENDEX (Elsevier) Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) INSPEC (IET) PubMed (NLM) Engineering Biology deposits all articles in PMC (PubMed Central)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Editor-in-chief Richard KitneyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 8 in mainland China (about 21%); most named United Kingdom 10, Mainland China 8, Singapore 7, United States 5, Australia 2 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and BioproductionBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology23.1%
- Gene Regulatory Network AnalysisBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology13.6%
- Biotechnology and Related FieldsMedicine11.6%
- Bioeconomy and Sustainability DevelopmentAgricultural and Biological Sciences10.1%
- CRISPR and Genetic EngineeringBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology4%
- Scientific Computing and Data ManagementDecision Sciences4%
- Bacterial Genetics and BiotechnologyBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology3.5%
- Biofuel production and bioconversionEngineering3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
EI CompendexPMCINSPECPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 25OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.76OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year (publisher) 2025
- 6Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 28,810Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 108 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 8 | 211 |
| 2025 | 7 | 7 | 211 |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | 195 |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 120 |
| 2022 | 12 | 12 | 102 |
| 2021 | 18 | 18 | 95 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
125 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 86 days – 158 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 17 days (13 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 145 days
- Sample
- 13 articles with submission and acceptance dates (13 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 22 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher) 2025
- 63%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision 2025
- 54 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance 2025
- 102 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication 2025
- 16 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 22 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 2,420 / GBP 1,870 / EUR 2,200 | Yes | CC BY, CC BY-ND, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 2,200 / EUR 2,000 / GBP 1,700 | — | — | |
| LetPub | EUR 2,000 / GBP 1,700 / USD 2,200 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted10
- case studyCase Study Report on a specific instance of an interesting or particular phenomenon or instance related to research areas covered by a journal’s scope.Length not stated
- commentaryThe following article types are included in Engineering Biology: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data, and technical standards …Length not stated
- industry articleIndustry Article A report from industrial-based scientists undertaking R&D on a new technology, application or technique which may facilitate future product dev…Length not stated
- opinionThe following article types are included in Engineering Biology: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data, and technical standards …Length not stated
- original researchThe following article types are included in Engineering Biology: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data, and technical standards …Length not stated
- original research paperThe following article types are included in Engineering Biology: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data, and technical standards …Length not stated
- perspectiveThe following article types are included in Engineering Biology: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data, and technical standards …Length not stated
- research articleThe following article types are included in Engineering Biology: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data, and technical standards …Length not stated
- reviewThe following article types are included in Engineering Biology: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data, and technical standards …Length not stated
- review articleThe following article types are included in Engineering Biology: Original Research Paper Report of original research findings and data, and technical standards …Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Data availability, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints, Self-archiving
- AI use
AI tools not recognised as authors; use of AI tools must be disclosed; authors take full responsibility. Model summary
The IET does not recognise AI tools as authors or as able to fulfil authorship criteria, as they cannot take responsibility for the submitted work. If AI tools were used in the preparation of any part of the paper, this should be clearly disclosed in the appropriate section of the paper, and authors take full responsibility for the paper in its entirety.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
Limit on number of submissions per author: max five manuscripts in a single journal and ten across IET Journals within 12 months (excluding editorials and non-peer-reviewed types). Model summary
For a complete overview of our Ethical Policies for the IET journals, please click here. The IET believes in clear, transparent and verifiable authorship. In line with ICMJE guidance, to qualify for authorship, each individual must: Have made a substantial contribution to the concept or design of the article; or to the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the article; AND Drafted t…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability Data Sharing and Data Availability
Data sharing expected; data availability statement required per Wiley's Data Sharing policy. Model summary
IET journals expects data sharing. Please review Wiley’s Data Sharing policy where you will be able to see and select the data availability statement that is right for your submission.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Reproduction of Copyright Material
Copyright and licensing: CC license, APC payable by authors of accepted papers. Model summary
If excerpts from copyrighted works owned by third parties are included, credit must be shown in the contribution. It is your responsibility to also obtain written permission for reproduction from the copyright owners. For more information visit Wiley’s Copyright Terms and Conditions FAQ. The corresponding author is responsible for obtaining written permission to reproduce the material "in print an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access 1. Open Access
All IET journals are Gold Open Access titles. Submissions will be subject to an APC if accepted and published in the journal. You can read more about APCs and whether you may be eligible for waivers or discounts, through your institution, funder, or a country waiver. There is no charge for submitting to IET journals.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review 5. Peer Review and Decisions
Single-anonymized peer review model; papers sent to review only if Editor-in-Chief determines quality and relevance requirements met; Associate Editor engages at least two anonymous reviewers; final decision made by Editor-in-Chief. Model summary
Engineering Biology operates under a single-anonymized peer review model. Papers will only be sent to review if the Editor-in-Chief (or designated Editor) determines that the paper meets the appropriate quality and relevance requirements. Except where otherwise stated, peer review is handled by an Associate Editor, who will engage at least two anonymous reviewers. The final decision to publish is …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprint Policy
Preprint policy: articles previously published on preprint servers accepted; pre-publication versions should be updated with link to final published article. Model summary
Please find the Wiley preprint policy here. All IET journals accept articles previously published on preprint servers. All IET journals will consider review articles previously available as preprints. You are requested to update any pre-publication versions with a link to the final published article. You may also post the final published version of the article immediately after publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving
Self-archiving: all versions can be deposited in a repository without embargo. Model summary
Authors can deposit all versions of their manuscript in an institutional repository, or other repository of their choice, without embargo.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2398-6182
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 10, Issue 1 (December 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Engineering Biology
How long does peer review take at Engineering Biology?
Based on the dates recorded on 13 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 125 days (interquartile range 86–158 days); authors report an average review time of about 22 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 63% (2025). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Engineering Biology based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 8 (about 21%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United Kingdom (10), Mainland China (8) and Singapore (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Engineering Biology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Engineering Biology is indexed in DOAJ. The journal's website also lists EI Compendex, PMC and INSPEC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Engineering Biology open access, and what is the APC?
Engineering Biology is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 2,420.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .