Complexity and Entropy in Biomedical Circuits and Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Complexity in biomedical circuits and systems is a burgeoning field of research that explores the intricate and dynamic interplay between biology and engineering. In this multifaceted domain, researchers seek to unravel the complex interactions and regulatory mechanisms underlying physiological phenomena, such as neural activity, genetic expression, and biochemical pathways.

This field of research concentrates on creating, evaluating, and comprehending intricate biological processes with the aid of sophisticated circuits and systems at different levels. Drawing inspiration from concepts rooted in entropy and information theory, researchers seek to unravel the underlying complexities of biological systems through the integration of cutting-edge technologies, such as CMOS integrated circuits, microfluidics, nanotechnology, and bioinformatics. This integration has not only enabled the development of sophisticated tools to investigate and manipulate biological systems with unprecedented precision, but it has also shed light on the intrinsic informational dynamics within these systems. By harnessing the principles of entropy and information theory, scientists are advancing our understanding of biological processes, thereby driving the progress of medical diagnostics, therapeutics, and personalized medicine.

This Special Issue aims to gather innovative ideas and effective methods based on entropy/information theory/complexity theory from the complex biomedical circuits and systems field. This Special Issue will accept unpublished, original papers and comprehensive reviews focused on (but not restricted to) the following research areas:

• entropy in biomedical systems;
• bio-sensing and microfluidics;
• information theory and bioinformatics;
• neural signal and information theory;
• AI and edge computing for healthcare;
• neuromorphic hardware;
• medical and surgical robots;
• brain and human–machine interfaces;
• personalized medicine;
• CMOS integrated circuit and systems.

Dr. Yu Wu
Prof. Dr. Shuo Gao
Guest Editors

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