AI-Driven Insights into Microbial Research: From Data Analysis to Predictive Modeling

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning technologies have rapidly advanced and are being increasingly applied in various domains of the life sciences. In the field of microbiology, these approaches have demonstrated exceptional potential for transforming data analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modeling. The integration of AI into microbial research offers new opportunities to accelerate discoveries, enhance analytical precision, and enable the intelligent prediction of microbial behavior and interactions.

This Special Issue aims to explore innovative applications, challenges, and perspectives of AI and deep learning in the microbial sciences, covering diverse areas such as medical microbiology, agricultural microbiology, environmental microbiology, food microbiology, and fundamental life sciences. We invite the submission of original research articles, reviews, and short communications that employ AI-related methods, including deep learning, machine learning, and data-driven modeling, to investigate their application in microbial genomics, microbiome composition, pathogen identification, automated image recognition, AI-assisted drug discovery, and microbial ecological modeling.

By bringing together contributions from interdisciplinary researchers, this Special Issue seeks to promote the convergence of artificial intelligence and microbiology, fostering a new era of intelligent microbial research and data-driven scientific innovation.

Prof. Dr. Chien-Sen Liao
Guest Editor

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