Themes and speakers:

• Interface between Digital Health and Medical Devices for Early Diagnosis and Condition Monitoring - Yuhang Chen, Heriot-Watt University
• Innovations in Digital Health and Health Informatics - Ahmar Shah, University of Edinburgh
• Digitally-Enabled Medical Devices - Simon Johnson, CPI

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Speaker biographies

• Yuhang Chen received his B.Eng. in Mechanics from Tongji University, China (2007) and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sydney (USyd) (2011). He then completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at USyd during 2011-2012 and also worked as a visiting scholar at the Johns Hopkins University, USA in 2012. Yuhang joined the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Heriot-watt University, UK as an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering since March 2012. His research focuses on physics-based experimentation and modelling on diseased tissue and pathological progression, and their applications in early diagnosis and condition monitoring using accessible and affordable community and home based solutions. In addition, his group has strong interest in developing miniaturised sensing capabilities for early diagnosis using medical devices and surgical instruments (such as robot-assisted surgery).

• Ahmar Shah currently serves as the Director of Innovation and holds the position of Senior Research Fellow (Associate Professor) at the Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh. Trained as an engineer and holding an MSc and PhD from Oxford, Ahmar specializes in the application of digital signal processing and machine learning within the healthcare domain, with a particular focus on respiratory medicine. His portfolio includes over 70 peer-reviewed publications, granted patents, and other intellectual property that has been successfully licensed for commercialization. In this presentation, Ahmar will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of research conducted at the Usher Institute, focusing on the realms of digital health and health informatics.

• Dr Simon Johnson is a Chief Technologist within Photonics an Electronics at CPI in the UK. In his current role Simon acts as a knowledge expert in Electronic Systems, supporting strategic and development activities in the business. While at CPI Simon has lead the development of processes for the assembly of hybrid flexible electronic systems including printed sensors, wireless sensor systems and roll to roll circuit design. In previous roles as an academic at the University of Durham and also in industry, Simon has worked in many aspects of electronics from CMOS IC design and development to electronic systems and software development.

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The Explore: HealthTech webinar series offers an opportunity for companies across sectors to access the latest research and expertise at the University of Edinburgh in collaboration with Heriot-Watt University, CPI, and the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre. 

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