Research in Biomedical Engineering and Technology

Neurodiversity-Inspired Tissue Engineering: Advancing Biomedical Innovation

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

­­All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo a full peer-review; the Guest Advisor for this Collection will not be handling the manuscripts (unless they are an Editorial Board member).

Please review the journal scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.

The deadline for submitting manuscripts is [31 August 2026].

Please contact [Zhan Yu] at [[email protected]] with any queries and discount codes regarding this Article Collection.

Please be sure to select "Neurodiversity-Inspired Tissue Engineering: Advancing Biomedical Innovation" from the drop-down menu in the submission system.

Prof. Hersh Chaitin currently works at the Department of Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University. He does research in Oncology, Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering. His current project is the recellularization of a decellularized porcine esophageal extra-cellular matrix. Please note that Prof. Hersh Chaitin, who currently serves as a Section Editor for the journal Research in Biomedical Engineering and Technology, will not submit any articles to this Article Collection.

Dr. Javad Hashemi serves as the Chairperson of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Florida Atlantic University. He received Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University in 1988 and has been engaged in engineering education and engineering research over the past 35 years. As a professor, he has received numerous awards and recognitions for his commitment to engineering education. Dr. Hashemi has held numerous administrative positions including, in 2007, Associate Dean for Research in the College of Engineering at Texas Tech University (managing the research activities of over 100 faculty); in 2011, Chairperson of the Ocean and Mechanical Engineering (OME) at FAU; and in 2017, Dean of Research for College of Engineering at Computer Science at FAU. Dr. Hashemi has extensive experience in managing large programs and complex organizations. Dr. Hashemi’s current areas of research interest include Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Sports Medicine, has published over 50 journal articles including co-authorship of an undergraduate textbook on Materials Science and Engineering, and has over 7000 citations.