Call for Chapters: Heterogeneous Integration in E-Textiles: Flexible Electronics and Edge AI for Wearable Intelligence

Editors

Hussain Dawood, Horizon University College Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Ghassan Issa, Horizon University College Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Amit Jain, Poornima University, India
Shikha Sharma, Poornima University, India
Nikhil Goyal, Noida International University, India

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: July 9, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: October 1, 2026
 Submission Date: October 1, 2026

Introduction

The advancement of wearable technologies and smart healthcare systems has significantly increased the demand for intelligent and flexible electronic textiles (e-textiles). E-textiles integrate flexible electronics, smart sensors, communication technologies, and artificial intelligence within textile structures to create wearable systems capable of sensing, processing, and transmitting data in real time. Recent developments in heterogeneous integration and edge AI have enabled wearable devices to become more energy-efficient, lightweight, adaptive, and user-friendly. This book, Heterogeneous Integration in E-Textiles: Flexible Electronics and Edge AI for Wearable Intelligence, aims to explore the latest innovations, methodologies, and applications in smart textile technologies. It focuses on the integration of flexible electronics and embedded AI systems that support intelligent decision-making directly on wearable platforms. The book will cover both theoretical foundations and practical applications in healthcare, sports, smart fashion, defense, rehabilitation, and industrial monitoring. It will also discuss emerging challenges related to power management, durability, scalability, data security, and commercialization of wearable intelligence systems.

Objective

The primary objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive understanding of heterogeneous integration techniques used in e-textiles and wearable intelligence systems. The book intends to bridge the gap between textile engineering, electronics, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, and IoT technologies. The book aims to: Present recent advancements in flexible and stretchable electronics for wearable applications. Explore the integration of sensors, communication modules, and AI-driven systems into textile platforms. Examine the role of edge AI and TinyML in enabling real-time analytics and intelligent wearable solutions. Discuss smart healthcare monitoring, activity recognition, and human-machine interaction through e-textiles. Address challenges related to energy efficiency, durability, privacy, reliability, and sustainability in wearable systems. Highlight future research directions and commercialization opportunities in smart textile ecosystems. This book will contribute to ongoing research and innovation by providing interdisciplinary insights into next-generation wearable technologies.

Target Audience

This book is designed for researchers, academicians, engineers, industry professionals, and postgraduate students working in the fields of wearable technologies, flexible electronics, artificial intelligence, IoT, biomedical engineering, textile engineering, and smart healthcare systems. It will also benefit technology developers, startups, and professionals involved in smart garments, digital healthcare solutions, fitness technologies, and intelligent wearable product development. The book will serve as both a research reference and a practical guide for individuals interested in advanced wearable intelligence systems and smart textile applications.

Recommended Topics

1. Flexible and Stretchable Electronics for E-Textiles 2. Smart Fabrics and Conductive Textile Materials 3. Heterogeneous Integration Techniques in Wearable Systems 4. Printed Electronics and Textile-Compatible Manufacturing 5. Embedded Systems for Smart Wearables 6. Edge AI and TinyML for Wearable Intelligence 7. Wearable Sensors for Healthcare Monitoring 8. Biosignal Processing in Smart Textiles 9. Energy Harvesting and Power Management in E-Textiles 10. Wireless Communication Technologies for Wearables 11. IoT Integration in Smart Garments 12. Human Activity Recognition Using AI 13. Smart Healthcare and Remote Patient Monitoring 14. Rehabilitation and Assistive Wearable Technologies 15. Smart Textiles for Sports and Fitness Applications 16. Security and Privacy in Wearable Devices 17. Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Smart Textile Systems 18. Future Trends and Challenges in Wearable Intelligence

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before July 9, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by July 23, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by October 1, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Heterogeneous Integration in E-Textiles: Flexible Electronics and Edge AI for Wearable Intelligence. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

July 9, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 23, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
October 1, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
November 12, 2026: Review Results Returned
December 10, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
December 17, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Nikhil Kumar Goyal Noida International University nikhilgoyal886@gmail.com Hussain Dawood Horizon University College Ajman hussaindawood2002@gmail.com Ghassan Issa Horizon University College Ajman vp.ao@hu.ac.ae Amit Kumar Jain Poornima University jain.2102@gmail.com Shikha Sharma Poornima University er.shikhasharma1986@gmail.com
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