Advances in Virus Detection with Sensors

This volume presents a comprehensive and multidisciplinary overview of the current state and future directions of sensor-based virus detection technologies.

The 21st century has seen the rise and resurgence of viral threats that have reshaped global health, economies, and daily life. From seasonal influenza to unprecedented pandemics like COVID-19, the urgency for rapid, accurate, and scalable virus detection has never been greater. Sensor technologies have emerged as vital tools in this landscape, enabling early diagnosis, environmental monitoring, and real-time health surveillance. This book offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary exploration of sensor-based virus detection technologies. It brings together leading voices from academia and industry to cover a wide range of topics from foundational detection principles to cutting-edge innovations like CRISPR-based biosensors, wearable diagnostics and AI-powered data analysis. Designed for researchers, engineers, clinicians, and policymakers, this volume provides both a deep dive into current technologies and a forward-looking perspective on the future of virus detection. It is an essential resource for anyone engaged in the science and strategy of global health preparedness.