About this Research Topic
Microwave imaging has emerged as a significant research area, especially in the detection and localization of damaged tissues within the human body. The main focus of this topic is the antenna designs for biomedical imaging, aiming to detect early signs of diseases such as breast cancer, monitor brain hemorrhages, and identify accumulated fluid in the lungs for health checks. With being a diagnostic tool, these antennas are also employed in therapeutic interventions such as microwave hyperthermia. In summary, it can be foreseen that this technology has the potential to contribute to the improvement of healthcare services and the overall enhancement of public health.
One of the most critical components in microwave imaging systems is the antenna, and its design is paramount to the overall system performance. The integration of broadband radiators, in particular, can significantly enhance system efficacy by enabling interactions across multiple wavelengths with the target objects. Beyond broadband antenna design, advancements in three-dimensional printing, the restructuring of radiation patterns, and the reduction of coupling are also vital for the progression of antenna technology and the optimization of microwave imaging systems. In therapeutic applications, such as microwave hyperthermia, antenna designs must be meticulously analysed to minimize radiation exposure to healthy tissues while maximizing it to pathological tissues.
The areas of particular interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
1. Antenna Design for Breast Cancer Imaging,
2. Antenna Design for Brain Stroke Imaging,
3. Antenna Design for Lung Imaging,
4. Antenna Design for Bone Imaging,
5. Capsule Antenna Design for Ingestible and Implantable Applications,
6. Wearable Antenna Design for Biomedical Telemetry Applications,
7. Antenna Design for Hyperthermia Treatment Applications,
8. Deep Learning Techniques in Microwave Antennas for Biomedical Imaging,
9. Biomedical Microwave Imaging using Antennas.
One of the most critical components in microwave imaging systems is the antenna, and its design is paramount to the overall system performance. The integration of broadband radiators, in particular, can significantly enhance system efficacy by enabling interactions across multiple wavelengths with the target objects. Beyond broadband antenna design, advancements in three-dimensional printing, the restructuring of radiation patterns, and the reduction of coupling are also vital for the progression of antenna technology and the optimization of microwave imaging systems. In therapeutic applications, such as microwave hyperthermia, antenna designs must be meticulously analysed to minimize radiation exposure to healthy tissues while maximizing it to pathological tissues.
The areas of particular interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
1. Antenna Design for Breast Cancer Imaging,
2. Antenna Design for Brain Stroke Imaging,
3. Antenna Design for Lung Imaging,
4. Antenna Design for Bone Imaging,
5. Capsule Antenna Design for Ingestible and Implantable Applications,
6. Wearable Antenna Design for Biomedical Telemetry Applications,
7. Antenna Design for Hyperthermia Treatment Applications,
8. Deep Learning Techniques in Microwave Antennas for Biomedical Imaging,
9. Biomedical Microwave Imaging using Antennas.
Keywords: Microwave imaging, Implantable antenna, Wearable Antenna, Ultrawideband Antenna, Biomedical Applications
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