Aims and scope

*Please note that Research in Biomedical Engineering and Technology converted to a full Open Access journal from Volume 12 (2025). Previous volumes will continue to provide access through a Pay to Read model.

Research in Biomedical Engineering and Technology publishes high quality, original research articles encompassing analysis of theoretical and practical advances in the rapidly advancing field of Biomedical Engineering. Articles should expand upon novel and innovative research where the methods, analysis and conclusions are robust and of the highest standard.

Research in Biomedical Engineering and Technology is a fully peer-reviewed, open access scholarly journal with a mission to help researchers publish their work for a global audience and discover new and exciting connections. It covers the following sections:

    Brain-Computer Interfaces and Neural Engineering – In this section we consider for publication the latest advances in: neurotechnology; implants and regenerative medicine; clinical engineering; rehabilitation engineering
    Biomechanics – In this section we consider for publication the latest advances in: musculoskeletal biomechanics; cardiovascular biomechanics; respiratory biomechanics; hard and soft tissue mechanics; biofluid mechanics; cell mechanics; rehabilitation biomechanics; sport biomechanics; injury and illness biomechanics; biomechanics in human-machine interaction 
    Biomaterials – In this section we consider for publication the latest advances in: the design of biomaterials and the clinical disciplines they are used in; molecular and cellular engineering; polymer synthesis; drug and gene vector design; immunology and toxicology; regenerative medicine
    Bioinformatics – In this section we consider for publication the latest advances in: biomechatronics; biomedical electronics; biomimetics; biomedical diagnostics; biomedical therapy; biomedical devices; sensors and circuits; medical information systems
    Tissue Engineering – In this section we consider for publication the latest advances in: cardiovascular engineering; chromosome engineering; embryo engineering; cellular, molecular and synthetic biology; metabolic engineering; bio-nanotechnology; micro/nano technologies; genetic engineering; transgenic technology
    Medical Imaging – In this section we consider for publication the latest advances in: medical and biomedical image analysis and understanding through the development and implementation of various models and approaches including deep learning/machine learning, computer aided diagnosis and detection, image segmentation, visualisation, computer aided surgery

Research in Biomedical Engineering and Technology accepts original research, reviews, short communications, data notes, methods, and commentaries. Proposals of themed collections are encouraged. Letters to the Editor are also accepted and should discuss an analysis of an article previously published in the journal.

Research in Biomedical Engineering and Technology is an international, peer-reviewed journal which publishes high quality, original research contributions to scientific knowledge.

All manuscript submissions are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor-in-Chief and Section Editors, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to double anonymous review by two or more independent, anonymous expert referees.

Special Issue on Neurodiversity-Inspired Tissue Engineering: Advancing Biomedical Innovation
Submission Date: 2026-06-30

Article collection guest advisor(s)

Prof. Hersh J Chaitin, Department of Anatomy & Physiology, Palm Beach State College, Boca Raton, FL, USA
chaitinh@pbsc.edu	

Dr. Javad Hashemi, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, USA
jhashemi@fau.edu	

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) presents a unique constellation of neurodevelopmental traits that influence sensory processing, immune function, and cellular behavior—dimensions increasingly relevant to the field of tissue engineering. As biomedical engineering evolves toward personalized and inclusive design, there is a critical need to explore how autistic physiology and neurodiversity can inform experimental models, biomaterial development, and translational strategies.

This Article Collection invites original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that examine the intersection of autism and tissue engineering. Topics may include—but are not limited to—autism-relevant cellular models, neuroimmune interactions in scaffold design, sensory-responsive biomaterials, and ethical frameworks for inclusive biomedical innovation. We especially welcome contributions that challenge conventional paradigms and propose novel methodologies that reflect the complexity and diversity of autistic biology.

By integrating insights from neuroscience, immunology, and biofabrication, this issue aims to catalyze a new frontier in tissue engineering—one that embraces neurodiversity not only as a clinical consideration but as a source of scientific inspiration.

Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Tissue Engineering; Neurodiversity