Electronics and Communications Technology

Advancements in Sensor Technologies
Applications and Emerging Techniques

Editors: S. Kannadhasan, PhD
R. Nagarajan, PhD
Alagar Karthick, PhD
Kanagaraj Venusamy, PhD

Advancements in Sensor Technologies

In Production
Pub Date: Forthcoming March 2026
Hardback Price: $190 US | £150 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779642943
E-Book ISBN: 978-1-77964-295-0
Pages: est 428pp w index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and an ever-growing demand for precise data, sensors have emerged as fundamental components driving innovation across diverse fields. From the devices that monitor our health to the systems that optimize industrial processes, sensors play a crucial role in interpreting the world around us and translating physical phenomena into actionable insights.

This new volume, Advancements in Sensor Technologies: Applications and Emerging Techniques, delves into the fascinating and dynamic world of sensor technology, exploring both its historical evolution and its potential for future breakthroughs. As we stand on the brink of a new technological renaissance, understanding the current landscape of sensors is essential for appreciating how they will shape our future.

This book covers a selection of the latest advancements in sensor technologies, highlighting how these innovations are transforming various industries, including the principles behind different types of sensors, emerging trends, and the practical applications driving these developments.

Topics include the applications of intelligent technologies, such as the Internet of Things, deep learning methods, machine learning, etc., in sensors with diverse applications, such as for water treatment systems in aquaculture and fisheries; in agricultural systems, such as for livestock monitoring; in medicine and healthcare, such as for life-saving wearable devices to predict diseases and health issues, including lung cancer, varicose veins, heart issues; in pharmaceutical science, for designing advanced immunobiosensors for targeted drug delivery; in transportation, for luggage tracking and speed monitoring for EV charging; in criminal justice, for tracking and finding missing children; as well as in financial applications. Several chapters also discuss specific electronic and manufacturing design aspects of advanced sensors.

Highlighting the diversified uses of advanced sensor technology in many fields, this volume will inspire researchers in the field to explore new applications.

CONTENTS:
Preface

1. Sensor Imaging Systems: Advancements, Applications, and Emerging Techniques
S. Prabhakaran, R. Annie Uthra, K. Babu, and Gopirajan P. V.

2. Internet of Things and Intelligent Sensors
Nazrin Salma S., Niyas Ahamed A ., Anand Karuppannan C., and Ranganathan G.

3. Aquafarm Fish Monitoring and Water Treatment System Using the Internet of Things(IoT)
Suthagar S., Tamilselvan K. S., Subash S., Shriganth R. A., and Vasanth M.

4. Dual-Band 5G Compatible On-Chip Antenna for Motion Sensors in Livestock Intrusion
Jeba Saral Darling E , Velmathi Guruviah , Allwin Devaraj , Sanjukta Mandal

5. IoT-Based Smart Agriculture System
Velmani Ramasamy, C.L atheesh Kumar Reddy, N. L. N. Vachaspathi, and Balaji Mullaguri

6. Smart Posture: Integrating Wearable Body Posture Detection and Physiological Response Monitoring Using IoT
M. Vadivelan, Soorya Kolanchiyappa, Sourav Agilan, D. Sanjai, and Safwan

7. Life-Saving Wearable Device to Predict Myocardial Infarction
A. Vijayalakshmi, P. Nevedhaa, S. Mahalakshmi, K. Malathi, and P. Indhumathi

8. Prediction of Lung Cancer Prognosis Using Deep Learning Methods
S. Kumudha Varshini, Sa. Lakshmikrithika, S. Sathiyavathi, and S. Niresh Kumar

9. User Interactive Health Monitoring System for Lung Cancer
Sneha R., Suvathi Priya R., and Niresh Kumar S.

10. Early Detection and Diagnosis of Varicose Veins Using IoT
N. Radha, S. Krishnaa, G. Mithun Pranesh Sharma, and P. Vignesh Kumar

11. Applications of Nanomaterials in Targeted Drug Delivery: An Initiation Toward the Development of Advanced Immunobiosensors
Vijaya Geetha B., Shreenidhi K. S., Saranya Sri, Shreaya B., Sowmia Narayan Sridhar, Harishchander A., and Dhivya S.

12. Automatic Human Tracking Luggage Assistant Robot for Travelers: Case Study
Suthagar S, Tamilselvan K. S., Arun Prasath G., Boopesh M. M., and Dhanya M. S

13. Vehicle Speed Monitoring System in Intelligent Transport System
Velmani Ramasamy, Uday Kiran. K., Vyshnavi Chintala, and Vyshnavi Konkala

14. Smart Image Mapping Application (SIMA) for Missing Children Using Deep Learning Algorithm
D. Annal Priyadarshini, T. Ramala, A. Sathya, and S. Famila

15. Machine Learning Modeling Techniques in Finance: Recent Challenges and Applications
Balveer Singh and Satnam Singh

16. Enhancing the Performance of the Photovoltaic Panels Using a Watercooling System
G. Saravanan, R. NishokAnand, T. Parameshwaran, T. Pranesh, and K. Praveen

17. Investigation of Phase Change Material on Photovoltaic Module
Alagar Karthick, Arun Dazzle Mike C., Manoj P., Murugan P., and Ajith P.

18. Dual Input Z-Quasi Resonant Converter for EV Charging
Pazhanimuthu C., Dhanabal M., Dhivinkumar M., Kapil E. S., and Mahesh R.

19. Dual-Fold Triggered Memory Elements for High Speed Time Encoded ADCs
K. Mariya Priyadarshini, B. Santhi Kiran, and R. S. Ernest Ravindran

20. BLDC Motor Hardware Implementation Employing PFC BL Boost Converter
Swapna S. and Kannadhasan S.

21. Bridgeless Power Factor Correction Buck Boost Converter for Battery Charging
Parimala V., Muthukumar K., Rajesh Kumar M., Sarves M., and Vivin R.

22. Design and Implementation off Rocker Bogie Exploration Rover
C. Dinesh, Swetha M., Priyadharshini M., Swetha V., and Sanjay S.

23. Efficient Battery Charging with BMS
Kamalkumar V., Hariprasanth S., Arun S., Indraprashanth T. S., Ashwath S. M.

24. Human Activity Image Classification
Anirudh Murale, Rhiya, Tarun S. K, and V. Rajasekar

25. Investigation of Phase Change Material on Photovoltaic Module
Alagar Karthick, Arun Dazzle Mike C., Manoj P., Murugan P., and Ajith P.

26. Prediction of Liquid Flow Using an Ensemble-Based Machine Learning Approach to Automize Smart Burette Handling Operations
Gajalakshmi D. and Arjun Paramarthalingam

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: S. Kannadhasan, PhD
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Study World College of Engineering, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

S. Kannadhasan, PhD, MBA, is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Study World College of Engineering in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He has published around 50 papers in reputed international journals indexed by SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science, and has presented and published nearly 200 papers in national and international journals and conferences. He also serves as a board member, reviewer, speaker, session chair, and member of the advisory and technical committees of various colleges and conferences. He has attended workshops, seminars, conferences, faculty development programs, short-term training programs, and online courses. His areas of interest are smart antennas, digital signal processing, wireless communication, wireless networks, embedded systems, network security, optical communication, microwave antennas, electromagnetic compatibility and interference, digital image processing, satellite communication, cognitive radio design, and soft computing techniques. He is a member of many professional organizations. Dr. Kannadhasan completed his PhD in the field of smart antennas at Anna University, India.

R. Nagarajan, PhD
Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Gnanamani College of Technology, A.K Samuthiram, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India

R. Nagarajan, PhD, is a Professor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Gnanamani College of Technology, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India. He has worked in industry as an electrical engineer. He has published more than 70 papers in international journals and conferences. His research interest includes power electronics, power systems, communication engineering, network security, soft computing techniques, cloud computing, big data analysis, and renewable energy sources. Dr. Nagarajan received his BE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Madurai Kamarajar University, Madurai, India; and his ME in Power Electronics and Drives and his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, India.

Alagar Karthick, PhD
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India

Alagar Karthick, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department at the KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He has published in more than 30 international journals and is also a reviewer for several journals, such as Solar Energy, Fuel, Journal of Cleaner Production, Heliyon, and Building Services Engineering Research and Technology. He has received best paper awards for his research articles on biomass conversion. His research areas include solar photovoltaic, bioenergy, zero-energy buildings, and energy with artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning algorithms. He received his Doctor of Philosophy in the field of Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) from Anna University, Chennai; his master’s degree in Energy Engineering; and his bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Kanagaraj Venusamy, PhD
IEEE Senior Member; Head, Department of Mechatronics (Sandwich), T. S. Srinivasan Centre for Polytechnic College and Advanced Training (CPAT TVS) Vanagaram, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Kanagaraj Venusamy is an experienced professional in the field of mechatronics engineering. He is currently the Head of the Department for Mechatronics (Sandwich) at CPAT TVS in Chennai, India. He has a strong educational background, including pursuing a PhD in Management and holding master’s degrees in Mechatronics and Business Administration, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication. His professional experience spans various roles, including his current position as HoD, previous roles as an Assistant Professor, Trainer/Instructor, and Instrumentation Engineer. He has extensive experience in teaching, curriculum development, research, and industry collaboration. He has a significant publication record with 80 papers in Scopus, IEEE, and SCIE journals and 15 in other peer-reviewed journals. He has also been involved in several funded projects in Oman and has supervised numerous student projects. Additionally, he has played key roles in organizing and supervising robotics competitions at the GCC level. As an IEEE Senior Member, Dr. Kanagaraj is actively involved in professional societies and has received recognition for his contributions, including the Best IEEE Society award from the Madras Section in 2023.




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