Call for Chapters: AI for the Detection and Attribution of Biowarfare Agents

Editors

Kumud Kant Awasthi, K R Mangalam University Gurugram, India
Baljeet Yadav, K R Mangalam University Gurugram, India

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: May 10, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: August 2, 2026
 Submission Date: August 2, 2026

Introduction

Advances in artificial intelligence, genomic sequencing, and biosensor technologies are transforming the detection and monitoring of biological threats. In recent years, the increasing risk of biological warfare, emerging pathogens, and engineered microorganisms has intensified the need for advanced biosurveillance systems capable of early detection and accurate attribution. This book explores the integration of artificial intelligence with biotechnology and biosecurity systems to detect, monitor, and analyze potential biological warfare agents. It provides an interdisciplinary perspective combining artificial intelligence, microbial genomics, bioinformatics, biosensor engineering, epidemiology, and global biosecurity policy. The book discusses machine learning models for pathogen detection, artificial intelligence–driven genomic surveillance systems, deep learning approaches for rapid biological agent identification, and bioinformatics platforms used to analyze microbial threats. Emerging technologies such as AI-enabled environmental biosensors, portable detection systems, and metagenomic sequencing approaches are also examined. In addition, the book highlights the role of computational epidemiology and digital disease surveillance systems for predicting outbreaks and monitoring potential biological attacks. Artificial intelligence applications in microbial forensics and attribution science are also explored to demonstrate how computational tools can help trace pathogen origins and identify deliberate biological releases. The final sections address emerging challenges related to synthetic biology, data security, and global governance of advanced biotechnology. Ethical considerations, legal frameworks, and international biosecurity policies are discussed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the broader implications of AI-driven biosecurity technologies. Overall, the book provides an accessible yet rigorous overview of modern technologies used for biological threat detection and biosecurity preparedness. It is intended for researchers, policymakers, public health professionals, and readers interested in emerging technologies shaping global health security.

Objective

• Explains biological warfare agents and global biosecurity challenges • Integrates artificial intelligence with pathogen detection technologies • Covers genomic surveillance and microbial threat analysis • Discusses deep learning approaches for biological agent identification • Explores portable biosensors and field detection systems • Examines computational models for outbreak prediction • Includes microbial forensics and attribution science methods • Discusses blockchain and data security in biosurveillance • Addresses synthetic biology risks and emerging threats • Provides real-world case studies of AI-based biosurveillance

Target Audience

UG, PG, PhD scholars, Academicians, Policy makers, working professionals and scientists working in field

Recommended Topics

Introduction to Biowarfare Agents and Biosecurity Artificial Intelligence in Biosurveillance Systems Machine Learning for Pathogen Detection AI-Based Genomic Surveillance of Biological Threats Deep Learning for Rapid Identification of Biological Agents Bioinformatics Tools for Biothreat Analysis Artificial Intelligence in Environmental Biosensing Metagenomic Approaches for Detection of Biowarfare Agents AI-Enabled Portable Biosensors for Field Detection Computational Epidemiology and Disease Outbreak Prediction Digital Pathogen Surveillance Systems AI in Microbial Forensics and Attribution Science Blockchain and Data Security in Biosecurity Monitoring Synthetic Biology and Emerging Biological Threats Ethical and Legal Considerations in AI-Based Biodefense Global Policies and International Biosecurity Frameworks Case Studies of AI Applications in Pandemic and Biothreat Detection

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before May 10, 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 May 24, 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 August 2, 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, AI for the Detection and Attribution of Biowarfare Agents. 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

May 10, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
May 24, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
August 2, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
September 13, 2026: Review Results Returned
October 11, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
October 18, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Kumud Kant Awasthi
K R Mangalam University Gurugram
kkantawasthi@gmail.com

Baljeet Yadav
K R Mangalam University Gurugram
baljeet291090@rediffmail.com
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