Shazzad Rassel
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Shazzad Rassel has a total of 16 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Dayan Ban
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
5 shared publications - Rejvi Kaysir
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Khulna, Bangladesh
4 shared publications - Thasin Mohammad Zaman
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Khulna 9203, Bangladesh
2 shared publications Abdur Rakib
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
1 shared publication- Asif Abdullah Khan
Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Wilkes University Wilkes‐Barre Pennsylvania USA
1 shared publication Chao Xu
Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 10 May 2026
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in ACS Omega
- Vol. 11 (19) , 27931-27941
Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitoring with Machine Learning Enhanced Transmittance Spectroscopy
Diabetes is a widespread metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to regulate blood glucose levels leads to severe health complications. Current limitations in noninvasive glucose sensing make finger-prick glucometers the standard for personal monitoring despite their discomfort and challenges for frequent measurements. By combining machine learning techniques with transmittance spectroscopy, this study presents a noninvasive approach for estimating BGL in personal healthcare. The system employs multispectral transmittance measurements at 650, 808, and 940 nm to evaluate glucose concentrations in aqueous solutions. Simulation of light absorption in skin layers and in vitro experiments identified 940 nm as the optimal wavelength, offering high sensitivity with minimal interference from water absorption. Using this wavelength, an in vivo system based on transmittance spectroscopy was developed for noninvasive glucose measurement. A machine learning pipeline incorporating ensemble models was implemented to predict glucose levels from optical data. Trained on 200 clinical samples obtained from the in vivo experimental setup, the XGBoost model outperformed other algorithms, achieving an R2 score of 0.94 with a root-mean-squared error (RMSE) of 23.92 mg/dL. The Clarke error grid analysis (CEGA) showed that 92.5% of predictions fell within Zone A and 7.5% within Zone B, with no samples in the critical zones (C–E), demonstrating the system’s robustness. These results highlight the potential of the proposed method as a practical, low-cost, and reliable solution for continuous noninvasive glucose monitoring in diabetes management.
- 10 May 2026
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in ACS Omega
- Vol. 11 (19) , 27931-27941
Open AccessNoninvasive Blood Glucose Monitoring with Machine Learning Enhanced Transmittance Spectroscopy
Diabetes is a widespread metabolic disease in which the body’s inability to regulate blood glucose levels leads to severe health complications. Current limitations in noninvasive glucose sensing make finger-prick glucometers the standard for personal monitoring despite their discomfort and challenges for frequent measurements. By combining machine learning techniques with transmittance spectroscopy, this study presents a noninvasive approach for estimating BGL in personal healthcare. The system employs multispectral transmittance measurements at 650, 808, and 940 nm to evaluate glucose concentrations in aqueous solutions. Simulation of light absorption in skin layers and in vitro experiments identified 940 nm as the optimal wavelength, offering high sensitivity with minimal interference from water absorption. Using this wavelength, an in vivo system based on transmittance spectroscopy was developed for noninvasive glucose measurement. A machine learning pipeline incorporating ensemble models was implemented to predict glucose levels from optical data. Trained on 200 clinical samples obtained from the in vivo experimental setup, the XGBoost model outperformed other algorithms, achieving an R2 score of 0.94 with a root-mean-squared error (RMSE) of 23.92 mg/dL. The Clarke error grid analysis (CEGA) showed that 92.5% of predictions fell within Zone A and 7.5% within Zone B, with no samples in the critical zones (C–E), demonstrating the system’s robustness. These results highlight the potential of the proposed method as a practical, low-cost, and reliable solution for continuous noninvasive glucose monitoring in diabetes management.
- Open Access
- 16 January 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in Chemosensors
- Vol. 14 (1) , 26
Theoretical Analysis of MIR-Based Differential Photoacoustic Spectroscopy for Noninvasive Glucose Sensing
Diabetes is a developing global health concern that cannot be cured, necessitating frequent blood glucose monitoring and dietary management. Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (PAS) in the mid-infrared (MIR) region has recently emerged as a viable noninvasive blood glucose monitoring technique. However, MIR-PAS confronts significant challenges: (i) Water absorption, which reduces light penetration, and (ii) interference from other blood components. This paper systematically analyzes the background of photoacoustic signal generation and proposes a differential PAS (DPAS) in the MIR region for removing the background signals arising from water and other interfering components of blood, which improves the overall detection sensitivity. A detailed mathematical model with an explanation for choosing two suitable MIR quantum cascade lasers for this differential scheme is presented here. For single-wavelength PAS (SPAS), a detection sensitivity of µPa mg−1 dL was obtained from the proposed model. Alternatively, µPa mg−1 dL detection sensitivity was found by implementing the DPAS scheme, which is about 1.5 times higher than SPAS. Moreover, DPAS facilitates an additional parameter, a differential phase shift between two laser responses, that has an effective correlation with the glucose concentration variation. Thus, MIR-based DPAS could be an effective way of monitoring blood glucose levels noninvasively in the near future.- 16 January 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in Chemosensors
- Vol. 14 (1) , 26
Open AccessTheoretical Analysis of MIR-Based Differential Photoacoustic Spectroscopy for Noninvasive Glucose Sensing
Diabetes is a developing global health concern that cannot be cured, necessitating frequent blood glucose monitoring and dietary management. Photoacoustic Spectroscopy (PAS) in the mid-infrared (MIR) region has recently emerged as a viable noninvasive blood glucose monitoring technique. However, MIR-PAS confronts significant challenges: (i) Water absorption, which reduces light penetration, and (ii) interference from other blood components. This paper systematically analyzes the background of photoacoustic signal generation and proposes a differential PAS (DPAS) in the MIR region for removing the background signals arising from water and other interfering components of blood, which improves the overall detection sensitivity. A detailed mathematical model with an explanation for choosing two suitable MIR quantum cascade lasers for this differential scheme is presented here. For single-wavelength PAS (SPAS), a detection sensitivity of µPa mg−1 dL was obtained from the proposed model. Alternatively, µPa mg−1 dL detection sensitivity was found by implementing the DPAS scheme, which is about 1.5 times higher than SPAS. Moreover, DPAS facilitates an additional parameter, a differential phase shift between two laser responses, that has an effective correlation with the glucose concentration variation. Thus, MIR-based DPAS could be an effective way of monitoring blood glucose levels noninvasively in the near future. - Open Access
- 16 April 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Biosensors
- Vol. 15 (4) , 254
The Optimization of a T-Cell Resonator: Towards Highly Sensitive Photoacoustic Spectroscopy for Noninvasive Blood Glucose Detection
Noninvasive blood glucose monitoring is crucial for diabetes management, and photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) offers a promising solution by detecting glucose levels through human skin. However, weak acoustic signals in PAS systems require optimized resonator designs for enhanced detection sensitivity. Designing such resonators physically is complex, requiring the precise identification of critical parameters before practical implementation. This study focused on optimizing a T-shaped photoacoustic resonator using finite element modeling in a COMSOL Multiphysics environment. By systematically varying the geometric design parameters of the T-cell resonator, a maximum increase in the pressure amplitude of 12.76 times with a quality factor (Q-factor) of 47.5 was achieved compared to the previously designed reference acoustic resonator. This study took a significant step forward by identifying key geometric parameters that influence resonator performance, paving the way for more sensitive and reliable noninvasive glucose monitoring systems.
- 16 April 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Biosensors
- Vol. 15 (4) , 254
Open AccessThe Optimization of a T-Cell Resonator: Towards Highly Sensitive Photoacoustic Spectroscopy for Noninvasive Blood Glucose Detection
Noninvasive blood glucose monitoring is crucial for diabetes management, and photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) offers a promising solution by detecting glucose levels through human skin. However, weak acoustic signals in PAS systems require optimized resonator designs for enhanced detection sensitivity. Designing such resonators physically is complex, requiring the precise identification of critical parameters before practical implementation. This study focused on optimizing a T-shaped photoacoustic resonator using finite element modeling in a COMSOL Multiphysics environment. By systematically varying the geometric design parameters of the T-cell resonator, a maximum increase in the pressure amplitude of 12.76 times with a quality factor (Q-factor) of 47.5 was achieved compared to the previously designed reference acoustic resonator. This study took a significant step forward by identifying key geometric parameters that influence resonator performance, paving the way for more sensitive and reliable noninvasive glucose monitoring systems.
- Open Access
- 26 March 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Preprints.org
Optimization of a T-Cell Resonator: Towards Highly Sensitive Photoacoustic Spectroscopy for Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Detection
Noninvasive blood glucose monitoring is crucial for diabetes management, and photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) offers a promising solution by detecting glucose levels through the human skin. However, weak acoustic signals in PAS systems require optimized resonator designs for enhanced detection sensitivity. Designing such resonators physically is complex, requiring precise identification of critical parameters before practical implementation. This study focuses on optimizing a T-shaped photoacoustic resonator using finite element modeling in a COMSOL Multiphysics environment. By systematically varying the geometric design parameters of the T-cell resonator, a maximum increase in pressure amplitude of 12.76 times with a quality factor (Q-factor) of 47.5 was achieved to the previously designed reference acoustic resonator. This study takes a significant step forward by identifying key geometric parameters that influence resonator performance, paving the way for more sensitive and reliable noninvasive glucose monitoring systems.
- 26 March 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Preprints.org
Open AccessOptimization of a T-Cell Resonator: Towards Highly Sensitive Photoacoustic Spectroscopy for Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Detection
Noninvasive blood glucose monitoring is crucial for diabetes management, and photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) offers a promising solution by detecting glucose levels through the human skin. However, weak acoustic signals in PAS systems require optimized resonator designs for enhanced detection sensitivity. Designing such resonators physically is complex, requiring precise identification of critical parameters before practical implementation. This study focuses on optimizing a T-shaped photoacoustic resonator using finite element modeling in a COMSOL Multiphysics environment. By systematically varying the geometric design parameters of the T-cell resonator, a maximum increase in pressure amplitude of 12.76 times with a quality factor (Q-factor) of 47.5 was achieved to the previously designed reference acoustic resonator. This study takes a significant step forward by identifying key geometric parameters that influence resonator performance, paving the way for more sensitive and reliable noninvasive glucose monitoring systems.
- 19 August 2021
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in Nanoscale
- Vol. 13 (37) , 15526-15551
Sensing of ultraviolet light: a transition from conventional to self-powered photodetector
Classification of device structures and applications of self-powered ultraviolet photodetectors.
- 19 August 2021
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in Nanoscale
- Vol. 13 (37) , 15526-15551
Sensing of ultraviolet light: a transition from conventional to self-powered photodetector
Classification of device structures and applications of self-powered ultraviolet photodetectors.
- 11 February 2020
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in The Analyst
- Vol. 145 (7) , 2441-2456
Noninvasive blood glucose detection using a quantum cascade laser
The contribution of QCL in detecting blood glucose levels noninvasively by midinfrared and photoacoustic spectroscopy.
- 11 February 2020
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in The Analyst
- Vol. 145 (7) , 2441-2456
Noninvasive blood glucose detection using a quantum cascade laser
The contribution of QCL in detecting blood glucose levels noninvasively by midinfrared and photoacoustic spectroscopy.