# Machine learning-enhanced multi-band metamaterial sensor for early detection of neurological disorders

**Authors:** Asad Miah, Sams Al Zafir, Joyonta Das, Jonayed Al-Faruk, Md. Hasnain, Shadi Ihtiaj Zim, S. M. Anowarul Haque, Abdul Wahed

PMC · DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-39127-w · Scientific Reports · 2026-02-06

## TL;DR

This paper introduces a metamaterial sensor enhanced with machine learning for detecting early neurological disorders with high accuracy and efficiency.

## Contribution

A machine learning-enhanced metamaterial sensor with multi-band absorption for early neurological disorder detection is proposed.

## Key findings

- The sensor achieves over 99% absorption at three THz frequencies with high sensitivity.
- Machine learning reduces simulation time by 60% while maintaining accuracy.
- The sensor shows excellent performance across various brain tissues.

## Abstract

This study presents a square enclosed double octagonal shaped metamaterial absorber for the detection of initial neurological conditions. The size is very compact (\documentclass[12pt]{minimal}
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## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** neurological disorders (MESH:D009461)

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