AI-Driven Vibration and Acoustic Signal Processing & Intelligent Detection

 

Submission Deadline

30 June 2026

 

Guest Editor(s)

Dr. Chao Lian  Website  E-Mail: lianchao1124@gmail.com

School of Information Science and Engineering, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China.

 

Dr. Xiaopeng Sha  Website  E-Mail: shaxiaopeng@neuq.edu.cn

School of Control Engineering, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066000, China.

 

Dr. Xiaoyong Lyu  Website  E-Mail: xiaoyonglv@neuq.edu.cn

School of Control Engineering, Northeastern University at Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao 066000, China.

 

Special Issue Information

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and domain knowledge modeling, vibration and acoustic sensing technologies are undergoing a profound transformation. Beyond purely data-driven approaches, the integration of knowledge-driven mechanisms, such as physical modeling, expert knowledge, and interpretability constraints, has become increasingly important for enhancing robustness, generalization, and trustworthiness in vibration and acoustic signal analysis. This special issue focuses on artificial intelligence and knowledge-driven methods for vibration and acoustic sensors, signal processing, and intelligent applications. By combining data-driven learning with physical principles and prior knowledge, these approaches enable more reliable fault diagnosis, condition monitoring, structural health assessment, and intelligent sensing in complex engineering systems. We invite original research articles and review papers addressing theoretical developments, algorithmic innovations, sensor technologies, experimental validation, and real-world applications related to AI- and knowledge-driven vibration and acoustic sensing.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Knowledge-driven and physics-informed learning for vibration and acoustic sensing
  • Hybrid data-driven and model-based signal processing methods
  • Intelligent vibration and acoustic sensor design and calibration
  • AI-enhanced feature extraction guided by physical or expert knowledge
  • Explainable and interpretable AI for vibration and acoustic signal analysis
  • Fault diagnosis and condition monitoring using AI- and knowledge-driven approaches
  • Structural health monitoring (SHM) and non-destructive testing based on intelligent sensing
  • Multimodal vibration–acoustic sensing and data fusion
  • Digital twin and knowledge graph applications for vibration and acoustic systems
  • Few-shot, transfer learning, and domain adaptation with prior knowledge
  • Time–frequency analysis and signal decomposition with knowledge constraints
  • Intelligent acoustic emission analysis for materials and structures
  • Adaptive and reinforcement learning for real-time vibration/acoustic sensing
  • AI-driven noise and vibration control with physical interpretability
  • Industrial applications of intelligent vibration and acoustic sensors

 

Keywords

Vibration and Acoustic Sensors

Intelligent Sensing

Artificial Intelligence

Knowledge-Driven Modeling

Signal Processing

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)

Multimodal Sensing

Explainable Artificial Intelligence

Sensor Fusion

Time–Frequency Analysis

Fault Diagnosis

Predictive Maintenance