Smart Sensing Systems for Security, Industrial and Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Intelligent Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biodefence; fractional FDTD; UWB antennas; computational electromagnetics; fiber optics; multiphysics modeling
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Interests: chemical sensors; artificial olfaction and taste; volatilomics
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Interests: UWB antennas; UWB microwave circuits; MMIC GaN devices; computational electromagnetics; microwave spatial combiner; phased array antennas; metamaterials; AOA
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Smart sensing systems are rapidly transforming the landscape of security, industrial, and biomedical sectors by providing advanced capabilities for real-time monitoring, sophisticated data analysis, and intelligent decision-making. These technologies are essential for addressing the growing complexity of modern environments, where requirements are very demanding.
This Special Issue focuses on pioneering research that addresses current limitations in sensor technologies, with a particular emphasis on solutions for critical, high-stakes applications. We encourage submissions that investigate novel hardware architectures, integrated sensor networks, novel sensing strategies, innovative molecular recognition elements combined with smart transducers, and the application of artificial intelligence to enhance system performance. Contributions may include theoretical advancements, experimental results, innovative sensing methods, and practical case studies, especially those demonstrating multidisciplinary approaches and tangible real-world impact. By bringing together diverse expertise, this Special Issue aims to foster innovation and highlight the transformative potential of smart sensing systems across multiple domains.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Chemical sensors (e.g., MIP-based sensors);
- Biosensors (e.g., sensors based on aptamers, antibodies);
- Bio-parametric sensors (e.g., ECG, EEG, MRI);
- RF sensors (e.g., quantum sensors, antennas, spintronic devices);
- Optical sensors (e.g., plasmonic);
- Sensors based on metasurfaces, optical fibers, and planar waveguides;
- Imaging technologies (e.g., quantum imaging, infrared, millimeter wave, THz);
- Positioning, navigation, and timing systems;
- AI-assisted sensing and analysis.
Dr. Pietro Bia
Prof. Dr. Corrado Di Natale
Dr. Antonio Manna
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart sensing systems
- security
- industrial applications
- biomedical applications
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