Recent Advances in MEMS/NEMS Actuators and Sensors: From Theory to Application
A special issue of Actuators (ISSN 2076-0825). This special issue belongs to the section "Miniaturized and Micro Actuators".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2026 | Viewed by 78
Special Issue Editors
Interests: MEMS sensors; micro and nano fabrication; sensor system integration
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2. School of Instrument Science and Techonology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Interests: MEMS and micro-nano technologies; IoT; nanoimprint lithography
2. School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
Interests: MEMS sensors; micro-manufacturing technologies; the first principles calculation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid advancement of AI technology presents both promising opportunities and notable challenges for MEMS/NEMS, particularly in the integration of AI-enabled actuators and sensors and the expansion of their practical applications. This Special Issue is dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge research in MEMS/NEMS, encompassing both theoretical insights and technological innovations.
We welcome both original research articles and review papers that address state-of-the-art topics—though not limited to those listed below—provided they align with the journal’s aims and scope.
This Special Issue will also feature selected contributions from JCK MEMS/NEMS 2025, an annual East Asian forum that emphasizes international collaboration to address environmental and social challenges across East Asian economies. These contributions will highlight recent progress in micro/nano sensors, actuators, and related technologies.
- System integration and applications;
- Micro and nano fabrication including 3D printing;
- Micro and nano electronics including flexible electronics;
- Micro and nano sensors & actuators;
- Micro and nano systems;
- Networked microsystems and IoT technologies;
- Materials and device characterization;
- Integration and packaging technologies;
- Modeling and simulation of manufacturing process;
- Others.
Dr. Jian Lu
Prof. Dr. Ryutaro Maeda
Dr. Chen Wu
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- micro and nano sensors & actuators
- micro and nano systems
- micro and nano fabrication
- micro and nano electronics
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