Optical Sensing and Implantable Sensors for Healthcare Applications
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Optical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 July 2026 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editors
Interests: development of various optic bio-/chemical/physiological sensors for healthcare (mainly) and electric machine (partially) applications; development of implantable sensors for multi-parameter monitoring in healthcare applications
Interests: development of fibre optic sensors for healthcare applications; fibre optic pressure sensor; novel chemical sensors using long period gratings coated with chemical selective coatings
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the latest advances in optical sensing and implantable sensor technologies for healthcare applications. Optical sensors offer high sensitivity, non-invasive or minimally invasive capabilities, and real-time monitoring, making them ideal for early diagnosis and continuous health tracking. Implantable sensors further enable personalised and long-term health monitoring directly within the body, supporting better disease management and therapeutic outcomes. The Special Issue invites original research and reviews covering sensor design, materials, biocompatibility, miniaturisation, signal processing, and clinical validation. Topics of interest include biosensing, optical fibre sensors, wearable and implantable platforms in healthcare applications. The aim is to highlight innovative solutions that bridge the gap between engineering and clinical practice, contributing to the development of next-generation medical devices.
Dr. Chenyang He
Dr. Ricardo Correia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- optical sensors
- implantable sensors
- biosensing
- optical fibre technology
- minimally invasive monitoring
- healthcare
- wearable
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