Wearable and Flexible Sensors in Health Monitoring and Diagnosis

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, wearable and flexible sensors have gained significant attention as a promising technology for health monitoring and diagnosis. These sensors offer numerous advantages, such as high sensitivity, low power consumption, and non-invasiveness, making them ideal for continuous monitoring of various physiological parameters. With the advancement of these sensors, healthcare providers can now gather real-time health data from patients in a more convenient and cost-effective way.

This Special Issue aims to explore the latest developments and applications of wearable and flexible sensors in health monitoring and diagnosis. The Issue will cover a wide range of topics related to the design, development, and implementation of these sensors in healthcare. Some of the potential topics that can be covered in this Special Issue include:

• Development of novel sensors for monitoring vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate;
• Applications of wearable sensors in disease diagnosis, such as diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and sleep apnoea;
• Integration of wearable sensors with mobile health platforms for remote patient monitoring;
• Use of flexible sensors for monitoring physiological parameters in hard-to-reach areas, such as the gastrointestinal tract;
• Exploration of wearable sensors for monitoring mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety;
• Use of wearable sensors for monitoring physical activity and exercise performance;
• Development of advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques for processing and analysing the vast amount of health data generated by these sensors;
• Use of energy harvesting or wireless power transfer techniques for powering wearables.

This Special Issue welcomes original research articles, review papers, and case studies that address the challenges and opportunities of using wearable and flexible sensors in health monitoring and diagnosis. The issue aims to provide a platform for researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals to share their insights and experiences on this emerging technology and its potential impact on healthcare.

We look forward to receiving your contributions. 

Prof. Dr. Fang Deng
Prof. Dr. Hailing Fu
Guest Editors

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• wearable sensors
• health monitoring
• flexible sensors
• mental health monitoring
• physical activity tracking
• machine learning
• energy harvesting
• self-powered sensing