IEEE AHTBE 25: International Conference on Advancement in Healthcare Technology and Biomedical Engineering

IEEE AHTBE 25 aims to bring together leading experts to discuss the latest innovations, challenges, and future directions in healthcare technology and biomedical engineering. The conference will provide a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research, fostering collaboration among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from around the globe. The conference also seeks to bridge the gap between research and practical implementation, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange.

More information can be found at the conference website: https://ahtbe.ca/ 

The key objectives of AHTBE 25 include:

• Showcasing cutting-edge research and breakthroughs in healthcare technology and biomedical engineering.
• Addressing challenges and emerging trends in AI in healthcare, bioinformatics, imaging, and wearable devices.
• Facilitating collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers to drive innovation in the healthcare sector.
• Providing a platform for researchers to publish high-impact work and increase visibility through indexed proceedings.
• Promoting discussions on ethical considerations, regulatory policies, and the future of AI and digital health transformation.

The following fields of interest are included but not limited to:  

Track 1: Biomedical Imaging and Signal Processing

• Medical Image Classification• Medical Image Segmentation
• Image reconstruction and enhancement
• Medical imaging modalities (MRI, CT, etc.)
• Signal processing (EEG, ECG, EMG, etc.)
• AI applications in medical imaging
• Optical imaging and spectroscopy
• 3D/4D imaging technologies
• Data fusion and multi-modality imaging
• Image-guided interventions

Track 2: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Healthcare

• AI-driven diagnostics and predictive analytics
• Machine learning for personalized medicine
• Natural language processing for medical data
• Explainable AI in healthcare
• AI applications in drug discovery
• Deep learning for medical image analysis
• Decision support systems
• Ethics and bias in AI for healthcare

Track 3: Healthcare Robotics and Automation

• Robotic-assisted surgery
• Rehabilitation robotics
• AI-driven robotic systems in healthcare
• Autonomous robots for elderly care
• Wearable robotic exoskeletons
• Human-robot interaction in healthcare
• Sensor integration in healthcare robotics
• Automation in hospital logistics

Track 4: Wearable and Implantable Devices

• Biosensors for health monitoring
• Implantable medical devices (pacemakers, neurostimulators)
• Smart wearable technologies
• Energy harvesting for medical implants
• Wireless health monitoring systems
• Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)
• Challenges in biocompatibility and material design
• Device regulation and safety

Track 5: Telemedicine and e-Health

• Advances in telehealth platforms
• Mobile health applications
• Remote monitoring technologies
• Security and privacy in e-health systems
• Blockchain applications in telemedicine
• Digital health interventions for chronic diseases
• Remote surgical systems
• Accessibility and usability of telemedicine solutions

Track 6: Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering

• Biomaterials for implants and prosthetics
• 3D bioprinting and tissue scaffolds
• Nanotechnology in biomaterials
• Regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies
• Biodegradable materials in healthcare
• Drug delivery systems using biomaterials
• Mechanical properties of biomedical materials
• Biocompatibility and regulatory challenges

Track 7: Healthcare Data Analytics and Management

• Big data in healthcare
• Data interoperability in electronic health records
• Predictive modeling for population health
• Real-time analytics for clinical decision-making
• Data visualization in healthcare
• Privacy-preserving data analytics
• Challenges in managing unstructured medical data
• Cloud-based healthcare systems

Track 8: Innovations in Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies

• Advanced prosthetics and orthotics
• Neurological rehabilitation technologies
• Virtual reality for physical therapy
• Brain-computer interfaces for rehabilitation
• Cognitive rehabilitation tools
• Smart assistive devices for the elderly
• Gamification in rehabilitation
• Evaluation of assistive technology outcomes

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. 

• Full papers can be submitted for oral presentation and Scopus-indexed publication. Authors are invited to submit original papers of up to eight A4 pages using the IEEE Conference template, available at IEEE Templates. Please refer to the conference website for detailed submission guidelines.

  Submissions must clearly define the objectives, highlight their significance in advancing the field, and provide methods and results with sufficient detail to assess their novelty. Key equations, figures, tables, and references should be included. Papers that do not meet these requirements will be rejected without review. All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process. More information can be found at the IEEE AHTBE 25 Conference Website: https://ahtbe.ca.

• Research Posters and Abstracts can also be submitted for presentation without publication.

Committees

Conference Honorary Chairs:

• Prof. Anwar M. Mirza, Software Engineering department, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada & Department of Artificial Intelligence, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, KSA.
• Prof. Dr. Zahid Halim, Professor of Computing and AI | Machine Intelligence and Affective Systems Lab, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Douliu, Taiwan.

General Chairs

• Prof. Dr. Ghazanfar Latif, Department of Computing Science, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada.
• Prof. Dr. DNF NurfatimahFaculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT), University of Malaysia Sarawak, Malaysia.

Publications Committee Chair

• Prof. Dr. Mohsin ButtKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, KSA.
• Prof. Dr. Muhammad RamzanSaudi Electronics University, Riyadh, KSA

Steering Committee Chair

• Prof. Dr. Kashif Zafar, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
• Prof. Dr. David Agustriawan,Multimedia Nusantara University (UMN) · Indonesia.

Technical Committee

• Chair, Dr. Ghazanfar Latif, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada.
• Dr. Sagheer Abbas, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
• Technical Review Members (at least Ph.D. profiles) will be part of the Scientific Committee under Technical Committee

Treasurer

• Mr. Muhammad Zikria,Prince Mohmmad Bin Fahd University, KSA.

Hospitality and Publicity Chairs

Mrs. Meryem FatmiConference Secretary and Administrative Assistant, Canadian Association for Artificial Intelligence and Future Studies, BC, Canada.

Publication

IEEE AHTBE 25 proceedings will be published in IEEE Conference Proceedings.

Venue

The conference will be held in Vancouver, Canada.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to glatif@tru.ca 

Sponsors

• Canadian Association for Artificial Intelligence and Future Studies (AAIFS) - a registered non-profit organization in BC, Canada (registration # S0081875)
• Superior University (Gold Campus), PK - Technical Co-Sponsor