Microwave Imaging and Sensing Technologies for Biomedical Application
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 240
Special Issue Editors
2. Northrop Grumman Corporation, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
Interests: millimeter-wave; microwave and RF design; computational electromagnetics
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Dear Colleagues,
Microwave imaging and sensing have emerged as transformative tools in modern healthcare, offering a non-ionizing, cost-effective, and non-invasive alternative to traditional diagnostic modalities. The primary impact of microwave technologies lies in their versatility, ranging from early-stage breast cancer screening and stroke classification to continuous glucose monitoring and vital sign detection. Unlike ionizing radiation, microwaves allow for frequent, safe longitudinal monitoring, making them ideal for point-of-care diagnostics and low-resource settings. Recent advancements in antenna design, machine learning-enhanced reconstruction algorithms, and wearable sensor integration have significantly expanded the clinical potential of this field. The goal of this Special Issue is to showcase cutting-edge research that addresses current technical bottlenecks and clinical challenges. We invite contributions focusing on hardware innovations, advanced signal processing, computational modeling, and clinical pilot studies. By bridging the gap between electromagnetic theory and medical practice, this collection aims to provide a comprehensive roadmap for the next generation of microwave-based diagnostic and therapeutic monitoring systems.
Dr. Wenyi Shao
Dr. Zheng Gong
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antennas
- tissue dielectric properties
- diagnosis and screening
- image reconstruction
- wearable medical sensors
- AI-assisted diagnosis
- electromagnetic medical imaging
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