Review

Raman-AI synergy in advanced spectroscopy for next-generation diagnostics: Current advances and future perspectives

Volume: 7 May 1, 2026
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Raman-AI synergy in advanced spectroscopy for next-generation diagnostics: Current advances and future perspectives

Abstract

Raman spectroscopy, particularly in its enhanced form, Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS), has emerged as a powerful, label-free analytical technique for applications spanning biomedical diagnostics, pharmaceutical analysis, and environmental monitoring. However, its widespread adoption has been hindered by challenges, including signal variability, spectral noise, and the complexity of data interpretation. The recent integration of artificial intelligence (AI), especially machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), is transforming these limitations into opportunities, enabling automated, high-throughput, and real-time diagnostics. This review explores the dynamic synergy between AI and SERS platforms, detailing how advanced algorithms are being used for spectral preprocessing, denoising, classification, and molecular pattern recognition. This review highlights major innovations such as AI-driven SERS biosensors, as well as portable and wearable diagnostic devices, and hyperspectral imaging platforms for ultrasensitive detection, including single-molecule resolution. Applications discussed include early cancer detection, pathogen identification, antimicrobial resistance profiling, environmental contaminant sensing, and pharmaceutical quality control. Furthermore, AI models like convolutional neural networks (CNNs), transformers, and generative algorithms are enabling enhanced interpretability, robustness to spectral variability, and greater automation across workflows. Critical challenges, including data standardization, reproducibility, and model transparency, are addressed in the current review, while emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical deployment. By bridging nanotechnology, spectroscopy, and intelligent computation, AI-enhanced Raman and SERS technologies are redefining the landscape of diagnostics and sensing. This convergence marks a paradigm shift toward personalized, accessible, and scalable healthcare and environmental solutions, ushering in a new era of smart diagnostics aligned with the principles of Healthcare 4.0 and digital medicine.

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Supporting Institution

Jerome Cheese Company

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Artificial Intelligence (Other), Nonlinear Optics and Spectroscopy

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

May 1, 2026

Submission Date

November 15, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 16, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 7

APA
Singh, D. (2026). Raman-AI synergy in advanced spectroscopy for next-generation diagnostics: Current advances and future perspectives. Frontiers in Life Sciences and Related Technologies, 7, 28-41. https://doi.org/10.51753/flsrt.1824228
AMA
1.Singh D. Raman-AI synergy in advanced spectroscopy for next-generation diagnostics: Current advances and future perspectives. Front Life Sci RT. 2026;7:28-41. doi:10.51753/flsrt.1824228
Chicago
Singh, Diwakar. 2026. “Raman-AI Synergy in Advanced Spectroscopy for Next-Generation Diagnostics: Current Advances and Future Perspectives”. Frontiers in Life Sciences and Related Technologies 7 (May): 28-41. https://doi.org/10.51753/flsrt.1824228.
EndNote
Singh D (May 1, 2026) Raman-AI synergy in advanced spectroscopy for next-generation diagnostics: Current advances and future perspectives. Frontiers in Life Sciences and Related Technologies 7 28–41.
IEEE
[1]D. Singh, “Raman-AI synergy in advanced spectroscopy for next-generation diagnostics: Current advances and future perspectives”, Front Life Sci RT, vol. 7, pp. 28–41, May 2026, doi: 10.51753/flsrt.1824228.
ISNAD
Singh, Diwakar. “Raman-AI Synergy in Advanced Spectroscopy for Next-Generation Diagnostics: Current Advances and Future Perspectives”. Frontiers in Life Sciences and Related Technologies 7 (May 1, 2026): 28-41. https://doi.org/10.51753/flsrt.1824228.
JAMA
1.Singh D. Raman-AI synergy in advanced spectroscopy for next-generation diagnostics: Current advances and future perspectives. Front Life Sci RT. 2026;7:28–41.
MLA
Singh, Diwakar. “Raman-AI Synergy in Advanced Spectroscopy for Next-Generation Diagnostics: Current Advances and Future Perspectives”. Frontiers in Life Sciences and Related Technologies, vol. 7, May 2026, pp. 28-41, doi:10.51753/flsrt.1824228.
Vancouver
1.Diwakar Singh. Raman-AI synergy in advanced spectroscopy for next-generation diagnostics: Current advances and future perspectives. Front Life Sci RT. 2026 May 1;7:28-41. doi:10.51753/flsrt.1824228

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