Optical Sensing for Biomedical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Optical biosensors utilizing optical techniques have been widely used to measure important anatomical and physiological parameters in biological samples, such as morphology, blood pressure, blood flow, heartrate, oximetry, elasticity, and temperature. Recent advances in optoelectronics and the growing demand for biological information in medical diagnostics have boosted the interest in optical biosensors capable of detecting, tracking, monitoring, and imaging health-related biomarkers in clinical, preclinical, and home environments. Furthermore, large efforts in integrating state-of-art artificial intelligence (AI) advances, such as deep learning with sensing databases, are facilitating decision-making regarding medical interventions by promoting diagnosis efficiency and improving access to care and professional knowledge. In consideration of all these points, optical biosensors for biomedical applications is increasingly becoming a very active research area. 

This Special Issue “Optical Sensing for Biomedical Applications” aims to provide a forum for researchers involved in bioengineering and bioelectronics to report their significant results and developments or to provide an overview of research focused on the recent advances and in optical sensing and/or imaging technologies and methodologies for basic research, preclinical/clinical, and biological applications. Both original research articles, brief notes, and reviews describing the current state of the art or providing an up-to-date overview in biosensors are welcome. 

We look forward to receiving your contributions to this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Woo June Choi
Prof. Dr. Jun Ki Kim
Guest Editors

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