Fractional Calculus in Bioengineering and Mathematical Biology: Novel Approaches to Biomedical Applications and Infectious Disease Dynamics
A special issue of Fractal and Fractional (ISSN 2504-3110). This special issue belongs to the section "Life Science, Biophysics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 257
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fractional calculus has emerged as a powerful mathematical framework for modeling complex biological, biomedical, and epidemiological systems characterized by memory, heredity, and anomalous dynamics. Unlike classical integer-order models, fractional-order formulations capture essential temporal and spatial dependencies, offering deeper insights into processes ranging from cellular signaling and tissue engineering to the spread and control of infectious diseases. Recent advances in fractional dynamics have revealed their potential not only to improve the predictive power of models but also to provide novel strategies for diagnostics, therapeutic interventions, and public health planning.
This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research at the intersection of fractional calculus, bioengineering, and mathematical biology. Contributions will cover theoretical advances, computational methods, and practical applications that demonstrate the versatility of fractional models in biomedical contexts and epidemic dynamics. We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies that highlight innovative uses of fractional dynamics in understanding complex biological processes and in addressing contemporary biomedical and epidemiological challenges.
Dr. Andrew Omame
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fractional dynamics
- bioengineering
- biomedical applications
- epidemic modeling
- mathematical biology
- fractional differential equations
- computational modeling
- anomalous diffusion
- memory effects in biology
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