Sensors

SENSORS (ISSN 1424-8220) is a prestigious international, peer-reviewed, open access journal published by MDPI, dedicated to the advancement of sensor science and technology. The journal’s scope encompasses the full breadth of sensor-related research, from fundamental principles and materials to system design, signal processing, and application-specific implementations. Main topics include chemical and biological sensors, physical sensors (e.g., optical, electrochemical, pressure, temperature), wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, sensor data fusion, wearable and implantable devices, and environmental monitoring. The journal publishes a wide variety of article types, including original research articles, comprehensive review papers, communications, and technical notes, ensuring rapid dissemination of both foundational and applied findings. Its target audience is broad, comprising academic researchers, industrial engineers, and graduate students working in fields such as electrical engineering, materials science, biomedical engineering, environmental science, and robotics. A notable feature of SENSORS is its fully open access model, which ensures that all published content is freely and permanently available online, maximizing visibility and global impact. The journal is indexed in major databases including the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-E), Scopus, and PubMed. As of 2026, SENSORS holds an Impact Factor of 3.8470 and is ranked in the JCR Quartile Q2, reflecting its solid standing as a respected and widely cited venue within the competitive field of instrumentation and sensor technology. This combination of rigorous peer review, broad topical coverage, and open access accessibility makes SENSORS a key resource for the international sensor community.