This thematic research area aims to design and develop new biomedical imaging methods and devices, biosensors, screening methods and treatment approaches, as well as utilize artificial intelligence for such applications.

A key focus of this group is biomedical ultrasound instrumentation and application including various ultrasound imaging techniques, photoacoustic imaging, ultrasound neuromodulation, and ultrasound assessment of the heart, breast, liver, skin, tendon, muscle, cartilage, diabetic foot, etc.

Another key focus of this group is biomedical sensing and molecular imaging, including the development of nano- and micro-biosensors, microfluidic devices, contrast agents for various imaging modalities, nanoporous membranes for sensing, microchips and micro- and smart-drug delivery devices.

We also develop wearable sensors for healthcare for motion and vital sign monitoring.

The field of Brain-Machine Interfaces (BMIs) and Neural Engineering represents the ultimate frontier of human ingenuity, where the boundaries between the biological mind and digital machines are entirely dissolved. This pioneering academic program offers an immersive, interdisciplinary journey designed for visionary engineers, computer scientists, and neuroscientists who are eager to lead the next revolution in global healthcare and cognitive technology. By fusing deep neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and cutting-edge machine learning, our comprehensive curriculum empowers students to decode the complex electrical languages of the human brain and translate them into actionable, life-changing digital commands.

The field of Brain-Machine Interfaces (BMIs) and Neural Engineering represents the ultimate frontier of human ingenuity, where the boundaries between the biological mind and digital machines are entirely dissolved. This pioneering academic program offers an immersive, interdisciplinary journey designed for visionary engineers, computer scientists, and neuroscientists who are eager to lead the next revolution in global healthcare and cognitive technology. By fusing deep neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and cutting-edge machine learning, our comprehensive curriculum empowers students to decode the complex electrical languages of the human brain and translate them into actionable, life-changing digital commands.

Throughout your studies, you will dive deep into critical domains such as neural signal processing, where you will harness artificial intelligence to interpret brainwaves, and neuroprosthetics, focused on designing advanced bionic limbs and sensory-feedback systems that restore autonomy to individuals living with paralysis or neurological impairments. Beyond the hardware, you will explore neuromorphic computing to build brain-inspired microchips and engage in vital, timely discussions surrounding the ethical, legal, and security implications of cognitive enhancement and mental privacy.

Our students benefit from direct access to state-of-the-art bio-laboratories and active collaborations with leading clinical institutions, cutting-edge biotech startups, and global technology giants, ensuring that your research translates directly from the laboratory bench to the patient’s bedside.

Graduates of this program emerge as highly sought-after specialists uniquely positioned to thrive in the rapidly expanding neurotechnology sector, driving breakthroughs in medical robotics, consumer electronics, and defense systems.

If you are ready to push the absolute limits of human capability, pioneer the next wave of neuro-rehabilitation, and shape a future where technology seamlessly amplifies the human mind, this is your invitation to join us at the forefront of the neural revolution.

This thematic research area aims to apply engineering principles and tools to study the fundamental problems in tissue, cellular and molecular scales, overcoming the problem of tissue and organ failure, enabling the understanding of cellular behavior from molecular-level interactions, elucidating of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying a broad spectrum of diseases, and tackling the human health-related challenges.

The specific research areas include immune cell therapy, stem cell engineering, cell micro-environment, cellular electrophysiology, biomaterials, nanotechnology for theranostics, cell therapy and regenerative medicine.

This thematic research area applies advanced analytical technologies, multi-omics profiling, and targeted therapeutic strategies to detect and treat diseases at the individual, cellular, and molecular scales. By overcoming the limitations of conventional, "one-size-fits-all" medicine, this field focuses on enabling the ultra-sensitive and early-stage diagnosis of pathologies, elucidating the unique genetic, molecular, and environmental profiles underlying complex diseases, and ultimately tackling global health challenges through highly tailored, patient-specific therapies.This thematic research area applies advanced analytical technologies, multi-omics profiling, and targeted therapeutic strategies to detect and treat diseases at the individual, cellular, and molecular scales. By overcoming the limitations of conventional, "one-size-fits-all" medicine, this field focuses on enabling the ultra-sensitive and early-stage diagnosis of pathologies, elucidating the unique genetic, molecular, and environmental profiles underlying complex diseases, and ultimately tackling global health challenges through highly tailored, patient-specific therapies.

Specific research areas are as follows:

• Biosensing and Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Diagnostics
• Microfluidics
• Nanomedicine
• Advanced Immunotherapy and CAR-T Cell Engineering
• Exosome-based Diagnostics and Therapy
• Precision Musculoskeletal Medicine and Skeletal Aging
• Ion Channel Therapeutics and Disease Signaling
• AI-Driven Precision Diagnostics
• Intelligent Hybrid and Bionic Robotics

Prosthetics and orthotics aim to improve the condition or function of the people with disabilities, thus, to enhance their quality of life. The scope covers the designs of prosthetic components and its control strategies, smart orthotic devices for various clinical conditions, outcome measures of prosthetic and orthotic interventions.

Smarting ageing technology aims to innovate, develop, and apply technologies for facilitating the elderly to live in more active, healthy, and independent condition as well as assisting their carers to provide timely and effective services.

Rehabilitation engineering applies existing or emerging technologies for improving the independence and productivity of the persons with disabilities.

This research area encompasses various underpinning sports, clinical and engineering sciences related to the neuromusculoskeletal (NMS) system.

The scope covers the molecular understanding of the pathologies associated with the NMS system and health protection against those disease and disabling processes; laboratory, imaging and functional assessment of the NMS system; acute and long-term therapeutics for NMS disorders; sports-related science and technology; assistive technologies for rehabilitation and enablement.

A major focus of this thematic area is to help develop healthcare technology that will support NMS health in the community.