Sensors 2026 topics are:

1. Sensing principles, Modelling, and Evaluation

• Sensing principles and transduction mechanisms
• Modelling, simulation, and reliability assessment
• Standardization, calibration, and uncertainty quantification

2. Sensor Materials, Fabrication, and Packaging

• Advanced and sustainable materials for sensors and actuators
• Nanomaterials for sensing and actuation (2D materials, quantum dots, etc.)
• Bio-inspired, soft, and sustainable materials for sensors
• Micro- and nanofabrication techniques, additive manufacturing, and printing

3. Chemical, Electrochemical, and Gas Sensors

• Gas sensors for environmental monitoring and industrial applications
• Electrochemical and biochemical sensor technologies
• Emerging transduction mechanisms for chemical sensing

4. Biosensors, Microfluidics, and Wearable Sensors

• Lab-on-Chip, Organ-on-Chip, and microfluidic sensing technologies
• Biomedical sensors, diagnostics, and health monitoring
• Wearable and implantable sensor systems, privacy, and security

5. Optical and Photonic Sensors

• Photonic sensors, Fiber optics, and plasmonic sensing
• Quantum sensing and nanophotonic technologies
• Optical microsystems for biomedical, industrial, and aerospace applications

6. Physical and Acoustic Sensors

• MEMS & NEMS-based sensors (temperature, mechanical, magnetic, etc.)
• Acoustic and ultrasonic sensors for medical, structural, and industrial applications
• Smart tactile and pressure sensors for robotics and prosthetics

7. Sensor Networks, IoT, and Edge Computing

• Wireless sensor networks, RF MEMS, and IoT sensor systems
• Secure, resilient, and energy-efficient sensor networks
• Edge AI, real-time analytics, and distributed computing

8. Sensor Systems: Signal Processing, AI, and Interfaces

• AI and machine learning for sensor data analysis
• Sensor fusion and multi-modal sensing technologies
• Embedded AI, neuromorphic computing, and real-time processing

9. Actuators, Energy Harvesters, and Powering Sensors

• Self-powered and energy-autonomous sensor systems
• Piezoelectric, triboelectric, and thermoelectric energy harvesting
• Micro and nano actuators for smart systems and robotics

10. Emerging Sensor Technologies and Industrial Applications

• Quantum sensing and next-generation sensor platforms
• Sensors for aerospace, automotive, industrial automation, and IIoT
• Human-computer interaction, augmented sensing, and wearable tech

In addition to the main conference sessions, focus sessions will run in parallel including: 

Nanosensors and Nanoengineered Sensing Platforms: From Advanced Materials to Intelligent Applications

Description: The rapid evolution of nanotechnology has revolutionized sensor development by enabling nanoscale devices with exceptional sensitivity, selectivity, and rapid response. Advances in nanomaterials, nanoengineering, and nanofabrication have led to innovative sensing platforms that address critical challenges in healthcare, environmental monitoring, food safety, industrial process control, and smart infrastructure. The integration of nanosensors with flexible electronics, microfluidics, wireless communication, and artificial intelligence is further expanding their functionality, paving the way for intelligent, portable, and autonomous sensing systems.

This focus session aims to bring together researchers from academia, industry, and research institutions to present the latest advances in nanosensors and nanoengineered sensing platforms. Contributions spanning fundamental studies, novel materials, device design, fabrication technologies, system integration, and real-world applications are welcome. Particular emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary approaches that bridge nanotechnology, materials science, electronics, chemistry, biology, and data science to develop next-generation sensing solutions.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Nanostructured materials for sensing applications
• Graphene, MXenes, carbon nanotubes, and other 2D materials
• Metal nanoparticles, quantum dots, and plasmonic nanostructures
• Electrochemical, optical, piezoelectric, and field-effect nanosensors
• Nanobiosensors for healthcare and point-of-care diagnostics
• Gas, chemical, and environmental nanosensors
• Flexible, wearable, and implantable nanosensors
• Lab-on-a-chip and microfluidic nanosensing systems
• Printed and scalable manufacturing of nanosensors
• AI-enabled nanosensing and intelligent signal processing
• Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled sensing platforms
• Self-powered and energy-efficient nanosensors
• Multiplexed and multimodal sensing
• Reliability, stability, standardization, and commercialization

Keywords: Nanosensors, Nanoengineered Sensors, Nanomaterials, Graphene, MXenes, Carbon Nanotubes, Quantum Dots, Plasmonics, Electrochemical Sensors, Optical Sensors, Biosensors, Flexible Electronics, Wearable Sensors, Lab-on-a-Chip, Microfluidics, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Smart Sensors, Point-of-Care Diagnostics

Quantum Sensors: From Fundamental Science to Real-World Applications

Description: Quantum sensing is emerging as a transformative technology, enabling unprecedented precision and sensitivity by exploiting quantum phenomena such as superposition, entanglement, and spin coherence. Recent advances in quantum materials, solid-state defects, atomic and molecular systems, photonics, and quantum-enabled electronics are accelerating the development of sensors with capabilities beyond those of conventional technologies. These innovations are opening new opportunities in healthcare, navigation, environmental monitoring, geoscience, industrial inspection, communications, and fundamental physics.

This focus session aims to bring together researchers from academia, industry, and national laboratories to discuss the latest advances in quantum sensor design, fabrication, characterization, and applications. Contributions covering both fundamental aspects and practical implementations are encouraged, with particular emphasis on scalable technologies, integrated quantum sensing platforms, and the translation of laboratory demonstrations into real-world systems.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Quantum sensing principles and architectures
• Solid-state quantum sensors (e.g., NV centers, color centers)
• Atomic, molecular, and optical quantum sensors
• Quantum magnetometers, gravimeters, and accelerometers
• Quantum-enhanced imaging and spectroscopy
• Photonic and integrated quantum sensors
• Quantum biosensing and biomedical applications
• Quantum sensors for navigation and positioning
• Environmental and geophysical monitoring
• Cryogenic and room-temperature quantum sensing
• Quantum materials and nanostructures for sensing
• Signal processing and AI-assisted quantum sensing
• Miniaturization, integration, and scalable manufacturing
• Challenges in calibration, robustness, and commercialization

Keywords: Quantum Sensors, Quantum Sensing, Quantum Metrology, Nitrogen-Vacancy Centers, Solid-State Quantum Sensors, Atomic Sensors, Quantum Magnetometry, Quantum Gravimetry, Quantum Imaging, Quantum Photonics, Quantum Materials, Quantum Biosensing, Integrated Quantum Devices, Precision Measurement

Next-Generation Biosensors and Bioelectronic Devices for Healthcare, Environmental Monitoring, and Precision Diagnostics

Description: Recent advances in biosensors and bioelectronic devices are transforming the way biological information is detected, processed, and translated into actionable insights. The convergence of nanomaterials, flexible electronics, microfluidics, artificial intelligence, and wireless communication has enabled highly sensitive, selective, and miniaturized sensing platforms for applications ranging from point-of-care diagnostics and continuous health monitoring to environmental surveillance and food safety.

This special session aims to bring together researchers, engineers, and clinicians working on the development and application of innovative biosensors and bioelectronic devices. Contributions addressing fundamental sensing mechanisms, novel materials, device fabrication, system integration, data analytics, and real-world deployment are encouraged. The session will foster interdisciplinary discussions on emerging technologies that bridge biology and electronics, accelerating the translation of laboratory innovations into practical solutions for healthcare, environmental sustainability, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Electrochemical, optical, piezoelectric, and field-effect biosensors
• Wearable, implantable, and epidermal bioelectronic devices
• Lab-on-a-chip and microfluidic sensing platforms
• Flexible, stretchable, and printed bioelectronics
• Nanomaterials and advanced functional materials for biosensing
• AI-assisted biosensing and intelligent data processing
• Point-of-care diagnostics and personalized medicine
• Continuous physiological monitoring and digital health
• Environmental, agricultural, and food quality biosensors
• Multiplexed and multimodal sensing systems
• Self-powered and energy-efficient bioelectronic devices
• Biointerfaces, biocompatibility, and long-term device stability

Keywords; Biosensors, Bioelectronic Devices, Electrochemical Sensors, Wearable Sensors, Implantable Electronics, Flexible Electronics, Nanobiosensors, Lab-on-a-Chip, Microfluidics , Point-of-Care Diagnostics, Digital Health, Personalized Medicine, Continuous Monitoring, AI for Biosensing, Smart Sensors, Environmental Monitoring, Food Safety, Nanomaterials, Printed Electronics, Biomedical Sensors

Wearable Sensors: Materials, Devices, and Intelligent Systems for Next-Generation Healthcare

Description: Wearable sensors are revolutionizing personalized healthcare, human–machine interaction, sports performance, occupational safety, and continuous environmental monitoring. Advances in flexible electronics, smart materials, nanotechnology, wireless communication, energy harvesting, and artificial intelligence have enabled lightweight, conformable, and multifunctional sensing platforms capable of real-time physiological and biochemical monitoring.

This special session aims to bring together researchers, engineers, and industry experts to present the latest developments in wearable sensor technologies, covering novel materials, device architectures, fabrication techniques, signal processing, and system integration. The session welcomes contributions addressing both fundamental innovations and practical applications, with an emphasis on reliability, user comfort, data security, and translation into real-world healthcare and consumer technologies.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Flexible, stretchable, and textile-based wearable sensors
• Epidermal and skin-interfaced electronics
• Wearable biosensors for physiological and biochemical monitoring
• Smart fabrics and e-textiles
• Printed and additive manufacturing of wearable devices
• Energy harvesting and self-powered wearable sensors
• Wireless communication and IoT-enabled wearable systems
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning for wearable sensing
• Multimodal sensing and sensor fusion
• Human motion, posture, and activity monitoring
• Remote patient monitoring and digital health
• Sports performance and rehabilitation technologies
• Environmental and occupational exposure monitoring
• Biocompatibility, durability, and long-term reliability of wearable devices

Keywords: Wearable Sensors, Flexible Electronics, Stretchable Electronics, E-textiles, Smart Textiles, Wearable Biosensors, Epidermal Electronics, Printed Electronics, Digital Health, Remote Patient Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Energy Harvesting, Self-Powered Sensors, Smart Healthcare, Sensor Fusion, Biomedical Sensors, Personalized Medicine