Sensors & Diagnostics is delighted to welcome papers for its latest themed collection on ‘Supramolecular Sensors: From Molecules to Materials’, guest edited by Sankarasekaran Shanmugaraju (Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, India), Robert Elmes (Maynooth University, Ireland) and Valeria Amendola (University of Pavia, Italy.

This collection aims to cover this broad field and will be accepting primary research articles, reviews, and communications related to supramolecular chemosensors for sensing and monitoring analytes such as anions, cations, small molecules, toxic chemicals, hazardous materials, and biomolecules, among others. The collection is intended to showcase recent developments in this important area of supramolecular chemistry research to inspire and attract the next generation of researchers into the field.

The deadline for submissions is 03 November 2023. Submit your work to this collection now!

Promotion of the collection is scheduled for late-2023, with articles published online as soon as they’re accepted.

Articles can be submitted via our website: www.rsc.li/sensors.  When submitting your manuscript, please mention that it is intended for this themed collection in the ‘notes to the editor’ box. The Editorial Office reserves the right to check suitability of submissions for both the journal and the scope of the collection, and inclusion of accepted articles in the final themed collection is not guaranteed.

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About Sensors & Diagnostics

Sensors & Diagnostics publishes focused on high-impact, innovative sensing work.

The journal welcomes high-quality studies reporting innovative materials, novel detection principles, and/or significant development of known devices. All work must be of significant interest to the community, and, where relevant, must show in situ or real-life sample testing.

Sensors & Diagnostics welcomes contributions from across the breadth of related fields, including biomedical research, drug discovery, environment, food, medicine, and security and defence. Find out more.

As a gold open access journal, there are no barriers to accessing content and your research article will reach an international audience. Please note that the article processing charges are waived until mid-2024, so the journal is currently completely free to publish in.

Sensors & Diagnostics is delighted to welcome papers for its latest themed collection on ‘Wearable Sensors for Healthcare Applications’, guest edited by Wei Gao (California Institute of Technology, United States); Parameswar K. Iyer (Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India); Shyam S. Pandey (Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan); Prashant Sonar (Queensland University of Technology, Australia); and Yeon-Ho Im (Jeonbuk National University, South Korea).

The research area of sensors is progressing rapidly with notable developments in allied areas that have allowed sensors to be incorporated into fabrics or used as wearable gadgets and implants. Stretchable and flexible components are indispensable for wearable sensors. These components must be created or selected to have high mechanical strength and conform to human body motion. Additionally, a crucial requirement is biocompatibility, as the placement of the sensor on the skin should not trigger any allergies or discomfort. Although wearable biosensors are improving, more advancements in terms of selectivity, accuracy, and calibration are needed.

The objective of this themed collection is to publish high-quality research on the development and applications of different wearable sensors. We welcome primary research articles, reviews, and communications in this area of research.

The deadline for submissions is 27 October 2023. Submit your work to this collection now!

Promotion of the collection is scheduled for late-2023, with articles published online as soon as they’re accepted.

Articles can be submitted via our website: www.rsc.li/sensors.  When submitting your manuscript, please mention that it is intended for this themed collection in the ‘notes to the editor’ box. The Editorial Office reserves the right to check suitability of submissions for both the journal and the scope of the collection, and inclusion of accepted articles in the final themed collection is not guaranteed.

Explore all open calls for papers from RSC journals!

About Sensors & Diagnostics

Sensors & Diagnostics publishes focused on high-impact, innovative sensing work.

The journal welcomes high-quality studies reporting innovative materials, novel detection principles, and/or significant development of known devices. All work must be of significant interest to the community, and, where relevant, must show in situ or real-life sample testing.

Sensors & Diagnostics welcomes contributions from across the breadth of related fields, including biomedical research, drug discovery, environment, food, medicine, and security and defence. Find out more.

As a gold open access journal, there are no barriers to accessing content and your research article will reach an international audience. Please note that the article processing charges are waived until mid-2024, so the journal is currently completely free to publish in.

Sensors & Diagnostics is delighted to welcome papers for its latest themed collection on ‘Functional Nanomaterials for Sensing and Diagnostics Applications’, guest edited by Suresh Kumar Kailasa (Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, India); Tae Jung Park (Chung-Ang University, South Korea); and Tsuyoshi Minami (The University of Tokyo, Japan).

We welcome primary research articles, reviews and communications on the following topics:

• Functional 0D nanostructured materials for molecular sensing
• Plasmonic fluorescent sensors for point of care diagnostics
• Nanostructure-based paper strips for biomarker detection
• Functional nanomaterials in diagnostics and therapeutics
• Nanomaterials for molecular imaging and therapeutics

The deadline for submissions is 31 October 2023. Submit your work to this collection now!

Promotion of the collection is scheduled for late-2023, with articles published online as soon as they’re accepted.

Articles can be submitted via our website: www.rsc.li/sensors-diagnostics. When submitting your manuscript, please mention that it is intended for this themed collection in the ‘notes to the editor’ box. The Editorial Office reserves the right to check suitability of submissions for both the journal and the scope of the collection, and inclusion of accepted articles in the final themed collection is not guaranteed.

Explore all open calls for papers from RSC journals!

About Sensors & Diagnostics

Sensors & Diagnostics publishes focused on high-impact, innovative sensing work.

The journal welcomes high-quality studies reporting innovative materials, novel detection principles, and/or significant development of known devices. All work must be of significant interest to the community, and, where relevant, must show in situ or real-life sample testing.

Sensors & Diagnostics welcomes contributions from across the breadth of related fields, including biomedical research, drug discovery, environment, food, medicine, and security and defence. Find out more.

As a gold open access journal, there are no barriers to accessing content and your research article will reach an international audience. Please note that the article processing charges are waived until mid-2024, so the journal is currently completely free to publish in.

Welcome to Sensors & Diagnostics!

Our Editors in Chief Sabine Szunerits and Xueji Zhang are delighted to announce and introduce Sahika Inal as an Editorial board member!

Sahika Inal is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering with affiliations in Electrical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). She has a B.Sc. degree in Textile Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (Turkey), an M.Sc. in Polymer Science, and a Ph.D. in Experimental Physics, both from the University of Potsdam (Germany). She completed her postdoctoral training at the Center of Microelectronics of Provence of the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne (France). Her expertise is in polymer science and bioelectronic devices, particularly in the photophysics of conjugated polymers, characterization of polymer films and the design of biosensors and actuators. Since 2016, Inal lab at KAUST exploits the functionalities of organic electronic materials, investigates ionic/electronic charge transport, and designs electronic devices that record/stimulate biological signals. Sahika is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and has received recognitions including ACS PMSE Young Investigator Award 2022, Beilby Medal and Prize 2022, 2022 WCC Rising Star (ACS), and shortlisted for the Nature Research Awards for Inspiring Women in Science in 2021. She is the author of 97+ publications and her work has been cited more than 7800 times.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Professor Sahika Inal as a member of the Sensors and Diagnostics Editorial Board!

Sensors and Diagnostics, a new open access journal where we highlight emerging research on physical, chemical and bio sensors, as well as sensor devices and systems.

Sensors and Diagnostics  is open for submissions. Find out more on the journal webpage, sign up for email alerts or submit your manuscript now.

We are delighted to introduce our Advisory Board for Sensors and Diagnostics!

The Sensors and Diagnostics Advisory Board is made up of outstanding researchers on emerging research on physical, chemical and bio sensors, sensor devices and systems. All of them contribute to the journal as reviewers and writers, provide strategic feedback, and act as community advocates. Learn more about our entire Editorial and Advisory Boards on our website and get to know our newest Advisory Board members and some of their research samples below

Meet our new Advisory Board members:

Sabrina Conoci

University of Messina, Italy

Her research activity embraces the design, preparation and characterization of multifunctional nanostructured systems, advanced biotechnologies, Platform Systems Development and innovative Materials for medical and diagnostic devices nanostructured systems, advanced biotechnologies, Platform Systems Development and innovative Materials for medical and diagnostic devices.

Sankarasekaran Shanmugaraju

Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, India

The central theme of his research is the rational design and synthesis of novel structures, functional materials, and porous polymers for sustainable energy, environment, and biomedical applications.

Elisa Michelini

University of Bologna, Italy

Professor Michelini has over 20 years’ experience in the development of biosensors based on optical detection for clinical diagnostics.

Mahesh Kumar

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, India

His research interests are focused on 2D materials, Nanomaterials, Sensors, Semiconductor materials and devices.

Eva Toth

Centre for Molecular Biophysics, CNRS, France

Dr Jakab Toth is a specialist of the conception and characterization of metal complexes for bioimaging applications.

Suresh Kumar Kailasa

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, India

His research interest are in the field of analytical chemistry, MALDI-MS, ESI-MS, microextraction, nanosensors, drug delivery, surface modifications of nanostructure materials, among others.

Igor Medintz

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, USA

His research interests include how nanoparticles engage in energy transfer and how biological processes are altered at a nanoparticle interface.

Agata Michalska

University of Warsaw, Poland

Her research is focused on understanding principle and mechanism of operation of ion-sensors.

Raffaele Velotta

University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy

Currently, his research is devoted to developing plasmonic immunosensors with colorimetric or fluorescence (plasmon enhanced fluorescence) readout

Tony James

University of Bath, UK

His research focuses on supramolecular chemistry, including probes for redox imbalance and theranostic systems.

Sylvia Daunert

University of Miami, USA

Her research focuses on the development of biomaterials and nanocarriers for targeted, controlled, and responsive drug delivery systems.

Please join us in welcoming all of our new Advisory Board members to Sensors and Diagnostics!

Sensors and Diagnostics is open for submissions. Find out more on the journal webpage, sign up for email alerts or submit your manuscript now.