Wearable Photonic Devices

Dear Colleagues,

Wearable photonic devices have gained significant attention due to their potential to revolutionize various domains, including healthcare, biotechnology, communication, brain–computer interfacing, and augmented reality. With the seamless integration of optics, photonics, and wearable technology, a new era of intelligent wearables is emerging, reshaping our relationship with technology, and enabling healthier and more connected lives. Continued breakthroughs in intelligent wearable optoelectronics and biophotonics hold immense promise and have shown the potential to revolutionize personalized healthcare by empowering individuals to continuously and non-invasively monitor their health, and proactively maintain well-being, facilitating the early detection and prevention of diseases.

This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and advancements towards unlocking the full potential of wearable photonic devices and pave the way for transformative innovations. It seeks to explore the latest developments, challenges, and applications of wearable photonic devices, highlighting their impact and potential to transform multiple industries. Submissions may cover, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Design and fabrication of wearable photonic devices;
• Advanced materials and fabrication techniques for wearable optics;
• Biophotonics and photomedicine for wearable health monitoring and diagnostics;
• Optical sensors and biosensors integrated into wearable devices;
• Wearable photonic technologies for augmented reality and virtual reality applications;
• Wearable devices for optical communication and data transfer;
• Integration of wearable photonic devices with artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms;
• Human–computer interaction and user experience in wearable photonic devices;
• Safety, ethics, and regulatory considerations in wearable photonic device development and deployment;
• Emerging applications and future perspectives of wearable photonic devices.

Dr. Ehsan Kamrani
Guest Editor

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