Biomedical Engineering

Akihiro Miyauchi is a professor at the Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan. He received his PhD from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, in 1995. With a wealth of experience, he served at Hitachi Ltd from 1986 to 2017 and held the position of visiting scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1995 to 1996. Prof. Miyauchi’s research focuses on semiconductor process, nanoimprint, and biomimetics. Hiroyuki Kagechika is a professor and director at the Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University. He received his PhD in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Tokyo, Japan, in 1989. Prof. Kagechika’s major research interest is in the development of functional organic molecules in the fields of medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and materials sciences. He has developed various novel bioactive compounds, including a drug for acute promyelocytic leukemia.

“With the increasing role of engineering in medicine, this is a wonderful book describing the latest efforts in medical applications of engineering. It is useful for both medical professionals and engineers, as it introduces state-of-the-art technologies for medical applications in data analysis technologies using AI, materials engineering, measurement technologies such as optical and high-frequency imaging, and basic element formation technologies.”Prof. Akinobu TeramotoHiroshima University, Japan“This book adeptly explores biomedical engineering's synergy with science and healthcare. Covering biomaterials, medical devices, and advanced medical systems, it reveals engineering's transformative impact on healthcare. A must-read for professionals and enthusiasts, providing deep insights into groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of medicine. Engaging, informative, and pivotal, this book stands as a beacon in the advancement of biomedical engineering.”Prof. Masakazu KimuraShizuoka University, Japan“The first volume of Biomedical Engineering has received favorable reviews since its publication in 2022; however, it was impossible for a volume to cover all the emerging topics of such rapidly extending research field. In this volume, a wide range of up-to-date biomedical technologies from materials to imaging systems, including electric devices, have been intensively illustrated.”Prof. Kentaro NakamuraTokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

• 1. Manipulation of mechanical and functional properties of the Ti-Au-based shape memory alloys by transition metal introductions 2. Ceramics for bone repair and cancer therapy 3. Hydrophilic treatment using atmospheric pressure low-temperature plasma 4. Microwave Imaging Algorithms for Breast Cancer Detection 5. Synergy of data glove based motion tracking and functional electrical stimulation for rehabilitation and assisted learning 6. Motion estimation from surface EMG signals using multi-array electrodes 7. Low power wireless transmitter with quadrature backscattering technique 8. Representation by extended reality in X-ray three-dimensional imaging 9. Refractive index measurement by photodiode with surface plasmon antenna and its application to biosensing 10. Application of THz spectroscopy for crystal-structure refinement of bio-related molecules and functional materials 11. Organic molecule-containing electrically conductive electron beam resist for organic biosensors with nanostructures 12. mRNA medicines and mRNA vaccines 13. Fabrication of decellularized tissue for biomedical application 14. Bioengineering challenges in regenerative medicine: biofunctional materials design 15. Development of Etak, an ethoxysilane-based immobilized antibacterial and antiviral agent 16. A real-time computer-aided diagnosis system with quantitative staging on customizable embedded digital signal processor 17. Medical image analysis