Optical Sensors and Distributed Sensing Innovations, Techniques, and Applications

Preface

Introduction to Optical Sensors and Distributed Sensing Technologies

Chinmay Das

Fundamentals of Optical Sensing: Principles and Mechanisms

Mohammed Abdalla, Deepak Gupta, Jose Anand A., Anita Mohanty and Subrat Kumar Mohanty

Optical Fiber Sensing Technique: Advances and Applications

Bright Keswani, Sumit Kumar Kapoor, Ambarish G. Mohapatra, Sheng-Lung Peng, Ajay Kumar Savita and Prakhar Agarwal

Photonic Sensors: Innovations and Applications

Ramkumar R, Manojkumar P., Sathishkumar M. and Ahmed ALkhayyat

Photonic Integrated Circuits for Optical Sensing Systems

Syed Sadique Anwer Askari, Shilpa Prashant Kodgire, Ramkrishna Rakshit, Sarita Devanand Sanap and Rajesh Verma

Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing: Principles and Applications

J. Mangaiyarkkarasi, J. Shanthalakshmi Revathy and Shilpa Mehta

Optical Biosensors: From Theory to Practice

Sujit Vishwanath Kumbhar and Radhika Somayya Hiremath

Optoelectronic Materials for Advanced Sensing

Perarasi T., Sanjoy Deb, Jeevanandh R. and Ahmed ALkhayyat

Applied MEMS in Optoelectronics and Distributed Sensing Technology

Nitaigour Premchand Mahalik

Optical Sensors for Biomedical Applications: Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Krishanu Kundu and Shilpa Mehta

Applications of Optical Sensors in Environmental Monitoring

F. Rahman and Ashu Nayak

Machine Learning in Optical Sensor Data Analysis

Chinmay Das

Optical Sensing in Industrial Process Monitoring and Control

Nidhi Mishra and Abhijeet Madhukar Haval

Industrial Process Control and Monitoring by Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor

Narayan Nayak, Dipak Ranjan Nayak, Satyapriya Satapathy, Jaideep Talukdar, Ashish Khanna and Bal Virdee

Quantum Optical Sensing: Harnessing Quantum Properties for Sensing

Bright Keswani, Sheng-Lung Peng, Ambarish G. Mohapatra, Navin Kumar Goyal, Jameel Ahmad Qurashi and Rajat Kumawat

Quantum Sensors for Navigation and Positioning

Gautam Priyadarshan

Quantum Sensing in Autonomous Vehicles

Amrita Mishra Gautam

Quantum-Enhanced Cooperative Robotics for Disaster Response and Recovery

H. Shaheen and Mohamed Shameem

Quantum Sensing for Real-time Structural Performance Analysis and Material Fatigue Detection

Aezeden Mohamed, B. B. V. L. Deepak and Sandip Kunar

Applications of Quantum Sensing Technologies: Case Study for Agritourism and Sustainable Development

Do Thi Thao and Tran Thi Thu Thuy

Wearable Optical Sensors: Heath Monitoring and Wellness Applications

Maitri Mohanty, Premansu Sekhara Rath, Ambarish G. Mohapatra, Anita Mohanty, Bal Virdee and Ashish Khanna

Optical Sensing-Driven Urban Safety and Infrastructure Monitoring System for Smart Cities

Dilmurod Nasimov, Nurali Arabov and Mokhinur Makhmudova

Real-World Applications and Case Studies with Optical Sensors

P. K. Sahu and Debalina Ghosh

Challenges and Future Directions in Optical Sensors and Distributed Sensing Technologies

E.B. Priyanka, S. Thangavel, S. Sathiskumar and Jose Anand A.

Challenges and Future Directions in Quantum Sensing Technologies with Magnonics Technology

Archana M., Pavithraa V. K., Sumathi Sokkanarayanan, Prayla Shyry, Mithileysh Sathiyanarayanan and Jose Anand A.

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About the Editors

Biography

Jose Anand A., Professor at KCG College of Technology, Chennai, India, specializes in Wireless Sensor Networks, Embedded systems, IoT, Machine Learning and Image Processing. He has one year of industrial experience and over twenty five years of teaching experience. He has presented several papers in prominent conferences, and has published several book chapters, papers in reputed journal, and also published books in professional & engineering subjects. He serves as editor for 15 edited books with major publishers.

Shilpa Mehta, Assistant Professor at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), specializes in RFIC and microwave circuits. She holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering (AUT, 2022), an M.Tech (The NorthCap University, 2009–2011), and a B.Tech (Apeejay College of Engineering, 2005–2009). With 5+ years of teaching experience in India, she applies Cadence technologies (28 nm, 65 nm, 130 nm, SiGe 8 HP) and optimization algorithms to circuit design. An active reviewer for Elsevier journals and IEEE conferences, Dr. Mehta drives innovation in electronic engineering research.

Ambarish G. Mohapatra, Associate Professor at Silicon University, Odisha, specializes in sensor design, IoT-based industrial solutions, distributed fiber optics sensing, intelligent/virtual instrumentation, and precision agriculture. With over 16 years of experience, he has authored 80 research articles, 3 books, and 6 patents. A recipient of the BPUT Research Award, AICTE CAYT, and Silicon University’s Best Research Award (2025), he serves as an editor/reviewer for international journals and a keynote speaker on IoT and wireless technologies.

Anita Mohanty, Associate Professor at Silicon University, Odisha, specializes in VANET, IoT, AI, and Machine Learning. With over 25 years of teaching experience, she has authored 55 research articles, a national book, and holds 5 patents. A recipient of the World Class Researcher Award and Silicon University’s Best Research Award (2025), she reviews for international journals. Passionate about tech education, she mentors students and conducts workshops on emerging technologies.

Nitaigour Premchand Mahalik, Professor at California State University, Fresno, specializes in Distributed Control Systems, Fault Detection and Isolation, Autonomous Systems, and AI applications in Industrial Systems. Author of 250 research articles/presentations, two textbooks, and five reference books, he served as Associate Editor of IEEE Sensors Journal and Founding Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Automation and Control. A National Overseas and Brain Korea-21 Fellow, he is a member of ISA, ASABE, and ATMAE, with global interdisciplinary Systems-of-Systems collaborations.

Subrat Kumar Mohanty, Professor-Director at Templecity Institute of Technology and Engineering, Odisha, specializes in Communication Systems, Intelligent Systems, and Wireless Sensor Networks. Holding a B.Tech (Mysore), M.Tech (VSSUT Burla), and Ph.D. (Utkal University), he has over 28 years of academic experience. Author of 70 research articles, 4 books, and 3 patents, he has guided 12 M.Tech and 1 Ph.D. scholar. An ISTE Fellow and Best Faculty Awardee, he actively reviews for journals and conferences.