Under the mentorship of Prof. Humaira Nisar, we were delighted to host Louison Bertrand from CESI Graduate School of Engineering, France, for a four-month research attachment at UTAR Kampar (3 June – 2 October 2024). Louison’s project, “EEG Data Acquisition and Analysis,” focused on leveraging advanced signal processing techniques to enhance the quality of EEG...
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UTAR & MyFeet Foot Care Services: Advancing Biomechanics Research Together
A collaboration between UTAR and MyFeet Foot Care Services is driving innovation in orthotic footwear by investigating its impact on lower extremity biomechanics. This research explores how arch support sandals influence foot function and musculoskeletal health during real-world activities such as prolonged walking, uphill climbing, and downhill movement. Cutting-edge motion analysis tools are being utilised,...
Unlock Advanced Gait Analysis with the BTS G-Walk at CHST!
Enhance Gait Analysis with the BTS G-Walk Wearable Sensor System at CHST! What is BTS G-Walk? A compact, portable, and wireless inertial system for advanced gait analysis. The device is securely positioned at the waist near the L5 vertebra using a semi-elastic belt, ensuring precise motion tracking. Key Features: ✅ Walk Quality Index ✅...
Exploring AI in Healthcare: A Collaborative Exchange with Prof. Byung Gook Lee
We had the pleasure of hosting Professor byung gook lee from Dongseo University. As a leading expert in deep learning, Prof. Lee shared his valuable insights and innovative ideas on integrating AI into healthcare—a topic that resonates deeply with our mission. During his visit, our teams engaged in an inspiring brainstorming session to explore how...
Empowering Flexible Electronics with AI: Prof. Chee’s Plenary at AI+ Material 2024
AI+ Material conference, held from 3–5 December 2024 at Peking University, where we were proud to see our chairperson, Ir. Prof. Dr. Pei-Song CHEE, delivering a plenary talk. In his talk, Prof. Chee shared compelling case studies on implementing AI in flexible electronics applications, particularly in virtual reality (VR) and object recognition. A standout highlight...
CHST Celebrates Dr. Hum Yan Chai’s Productive Sabbatical at Luleå University of Technology! ✨
CHST proudly celebrates Dr. Hum Yan Chai’s fruitful four-month sabbatical (August–November 2024) with the Machine Learning Group (EISLAB Division, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering) at Lulea University of Technology (LTU), Sweden. During this period, Dr. Hum collaborated on cutting-edge research in machine learning and computer vision, addressing unique challenges in Nordic environments...
CHST Celebrates Outstanding Academic Achievements and Leadership Appointments!
The Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology (CHST) is proud to celebrate the well-deserved accomplishments of our esteemed colleagues: ✨ Ir. Prof. Dr. Chee Pei Song on being promoted to Professor ✨ Ir. Assoc Prof. Dr. Goh Choon Hian on being promoted to Associate Professor ✨ Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kwan Ban Hoe on being promoted...
Congratulations to Ms. Xue Xin Goh for Her Outstanding Presentation at MTSF Grant Research Symposium 2024!
A big congratulations to Ms. Xue Xin Goh, a Ph.D. candidate from our research centre and the 2022 MTSF Science & Technology Research Grant (STRG) recipient, for her outstanding presentation during the MTSF Grant Research Symposium 2024 on 6 November 2024, held at University Malaysia. Her research, titled: “The in vitro inflammatory gene expression effect...
Congratulations to Ms. Tai Xin Yi, ChM. Ts. Dr. Shiau Foon Tee, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tang Pek Yee on Securing the Prestigious MTSF 2024 Science & Technology Research Grant!
Congratulations to Ms. Tai Xin Yi, ChM. Ts. Dr. Tee Shiau Foon, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tang Pek Yee for being awarded the prestigious Malaysia Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) 2024 Science & Technology Research Grant! Their project, titled “Interaction between Oral Bacteria and Mitochondrial Dysfunction: An Intriguing Relationship in Schizophrenia,” explores the fascinating link between...
Chairperson Delivers Keynote on AI-Driven Flexible Electronics at 2024 ICITSE!
We are excited to share that our Chairperson at the Healthcare Science & Technology Research Group, Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr Pei-Song CHEE, was honored to be invited as a at the 2024 International Conference on Intelligent Technology and Sustainable Environment organized by Hungkuang University in Taichung. He shared exciting ways flexible electronics are being used...