**About the Editor**

**Andrey Dunaev** received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in instrument engineering from Orel State University (Orel, Russia) in 1999 and 2002, respectively. From 2005 to 2011, he was Associate Professor at the Department of Instrument Engineering, Metrology and Certification. From 2011 to 2013, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher (Marie Curie Research Fellow) at Photonics and Nanoscience Group, University of Dundee (Dundee, UK). Since 2014, he has been the Head of Research and Development Center of Biomedical Photonics, Orel State University. He is the author of 5 books, more than 60 papers in peer-reviewed journals, and over 10 patents. His research interests include the development of multimodal optical non-invasive diagnostic methods for microcirculatory-tissue systems. He is the leader and executor of a number of projects supported by various Russian and international foundations (RSF, RFBR, and Academy of Finland, among others).

#### **Preface to "Optical Diagnostics in Human Diseases"**

This Special Issue is devoted to the multidisciplinary studies in the field of optical non-invasive diagnostics for identifying and evaluating various diseases and pathological conditions. The purpose was to show the possibilities of using modern optical technologies in clinical practice as well as highlight the challenges, advantages, and unique aspects of optical diagnostic methods. This Special Issue is intended for medical physicists and doctors interested in the development and application of optical diagnostic techniques in medical research and practice.

> **Andrey Dunaev** *Editor*
