Mrs. Shuwen Chen | Wearable Sensors | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Shuwen Chen | Wearable Sensors | Best Researcher Award 

Mrs. Shuwen Chen, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Shuwen Chen is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Medical Equipment Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST). He previously served as a Research Fellow at the iHealthtech Center and the Biomedical Engineering Department at the National University of Singapore. He holds a Ph.D. in Optical Engineering from HUST, an M.S. in Physical Chemistry from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and a B.S. in Chemistry from Henan Normal University. His research focuses on bio-interfaced flexible sensors, including wearable and implantable electronics for health monitoring and medical diagnostics. He has extensive experience developing novel functional materials and bio-interfaced systems, such as pressure and strain sensors, wound electronics, glucose monitoring, and ECG sensors. Dr. Chen has published 24 research articles in leading journals, accumulating over 1,900 citations, with 13 first-author papers, including an ESI Highly Cited Paper. He has received several prestigious awards, including the “Special Program for Overseas Postdoctoral Talents,” “Hubei Province Hundred Talents Program,” and the “Xiaomi Young Scholar” recognition at HUST. Additionally, he co-leads research projects on wearable microneedle patches for minimally invasive wireless glucose monitoring and other cutting-edge biomedical technologies

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Dr. Shuwen Chen

Dr. Shuwen Chen is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his groundbreaking contributions to bio-interfaced flexible sensors, wearable electronics, and biomedical engineering. His interdisciplinary expertise spans optical engineering, chemistry, and materials science, positioning him as a leading researcher in next-generation flexible and implantable medical devices.

📚 Education & Degrees

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Optical Engineering – Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) (2019)

  • 🧪 M.S. in Physical Chemistry – Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) (2016)

  • 🔬 B.S. in Chemistry – Henan Normal University (2011)

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor – Institute of Medical Equipment Science and Engineering, HUST (02/2024 – Present)

  • 🏥 Research Fellow – iHealthTech Center & Biomedical Engineering Department, National University of Singapore (09/2020 – 02/2023)

🏆 Achievements & Research Contributions

  • 📄 24+ research articles published in top journals like Nat. Rev. Bioeng., Adv. Mater., Nano Energy, J. Mater. Chem. A, etc., with 1,900+ citations

  • ✍️ 13 first-author papers, including one ESI Highly Cited Paper

  • 🎖️ Recipient of prestigious awards:

    • 🏅 Special Program for Overseas Postdoctoral Talents

    • 🏅 Hubei Province Hundred Talents Program

    • 🏅 Xiaomi Young Scholar at HUST

  • 🔬 Co-leader of major research projects, including:

    • 📡 Wearable Microneedle Patch for Minimally Invasive Wireless Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Publication Top Notes:

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Dr. Wanxin Tang | Wearable Sensor Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wanxin Tang | Wearable Sensor Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Wanxin Tang, Shanghai Normal University, China

Wanxin Tang is a faculty member at the School of Materials and Science, Shanghai Normal University, where he has been working since August 2020. He earned his Ph.D. from East China Normal University in March 2020, specializing in flexible electronics and functional hydrogels under the guidance of Professor Pingang He. His research includes flexible Raman spectrum analysis, wearable flexible devices, and electrochemical sensors. Prior to his current position, Dr. Tang was a Flexible Electronics Engineer at the Institute of Flexible Electronics Technology of Tsinghua University and a visiting student at the Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, San Diego. His notable achievements include receiving the China Scholarship Council Scholarship, the Shanghai Super Postdoctoral Award, and grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wanxin Tang is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, based on his impressive academic background, notable research achievements, and contributions to the field of flexible electronics and electrochemical sensors.

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China (March 2020). Supervisor: Prof. Pingang He.
  • M.S. in Life and Environmental Sciences, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Shanghai Normal University, China (September 2012 – June 2015).
  • B.S. in Science and Technology, School of Science and Technology, Xinyang University, China (September 2008 – June 2012).

Work Experience:

  • Faculty at the School of Materials and Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China (August 2020 – present). Research focuses on flexible Raman spectrum analysis, functional hydrogels, and wearable flexible devices in collaboration with Prof. Haifeng Yang.
  • Flexible Electronics Engineer at the Institute of Flexible Electronics Technology of Tsinghua, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (June 2020 – December 2020). Worked on flexible electronics and electrochemical sensors as part of a project led by Prof. Xue Feng.
  • Visiting Student at the Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, San Diego (October 2017 – September 2019). Engaged in research on flexible devices and wearable electrochemical sensors under the supervision of Prof. Joseph Wang.

Publication top Notes:

Simultaneous detection of streptomycin and kanamycin based on an all-solid-state potentiometric aptasensor array with a dual-internal calibration system

Label-free potentiometric aptasensing platform for the detection of Pb2+ based on guanine quadruplex structure

Phytic acid@Ag-based all-solid-state ion selective electrode for potentiometric detection of Cu 2+

Molecularly imprinted polymers-based electrochemical DNA biosensor for the determination of BRCA-1 amplified by SiO2@Ag

Internal Calibration Potentiometric Aptasensors for Simultaneous Detection of Hg2+, Cd2+, and As3+ Based on a Screen-Printed Carbon Electrodes Array

Dr. Babak Noroozi | Body Sensors Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Babak Noroozi | Body Sensors Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Babak Noroozi, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, United States

Dr. Babak Noroozi is a dedicated teaching faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Memphis in 2020, where his dissertation focused on the design, implementation, and optimization of printed spiral coils for nearfield wireless resistive analog passive sensors. He also holds a Master’s degree in Bioelectric Engineering from Sharif University of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology. With a rich professional background, Dr. Noroozi has expertise in wearable sensors, embedded systems, robotics, and power harvesting for medical devices. His career spans academic roles at institutions such as Azad University and the University of Memphis, as well as industry experience at SAIPA, one of Iran’s largest car manufacturers, where he contributed to advanced vehicle technologies. Dr. Noroozi is also a co-founder of Kariz Electronic, where he managed medical and industrial projects. His teaching experience includes courses in electrical engineering, digital logic design, microprocessors, and bioinstrumentation, and he has been recognized for his contributions to ABET evaluations and student projects at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Babak Noroozi’s extensive academic background, professional experience, and research achievements make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His educational journey from a Bachelor’s degree at Iran University of Science and Technology to a Ph.D. at the University of Memphis reflects a consistent focus on Electrical and Computer Engineering, particularly in areas related to bioelectrics, wireless sensors, and embedded systems.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
    🏫 University of Memphis | Memphis, TN | June 2020
    📜 Dissertation: Printed Spiral Coil Design, Implementation, and Optimization for 13.56 MHz Nearfield Wireless Resistive Analog Passive (WRAP) Sensors.
  • Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering – Bioelectric
    🏫 Sharif University of Technology | Tehran, Iran | Aug. 1995
    📜 Thesis: Design and implementation of a digital part of a PC-based Mechanical Sector Scan Diagnostic Ultrasound.
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
    🏫 Iran University of Science and Technology | Tehran, Iran | March 1992
    📜 Project: Design and implementation of a Serial Interface Coder with Microprocessor 68000.

🔬 Research Interests

  • Wearable sensors
  • Embedded systems
  • Robotics
  • Power harvesting/transfer for implanted medical devices
  • Real-time bio-signals processing and monitoring to detect diseases and outbreaks

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

  • Teaching Faculty | FAMU-FSU College of Engineering | Tallahassee, Florida
    📅 August 2020-present

    • Courses taught: Introduction to Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Concept, Digital Logic Design, Introduction to VHDL, Microprocessor-Based System Design-MSP430, Advanced Microprocessor-Based System Design-MSP432, Bioinstrumentation, Senior Design Project.
    • Contribution to ABET evaluation and supervision of senior projects on wearable technology and biomedical monitoring for astronauts.
  • Teaching and Research Assistant | University of Memphis, Herff College of Engineering | Memphis, TN
    📅 2015-2020

    • Primary researcher in WRAP Sensors, leading to publications in conferences and journals.
    • Expertise in using COMSOL Multiphysics for magnetic field simulation and microfluidic pattern simulation for cancer detection (NSF and NIH-funded projects).
    • Teaching responsibilities for Computer Organization and lab assistance in Digital Logic Design and Microprocessors.
  • Teaching Faculty | Azad University, Engineering College | Garmsar, Iran
    📅 1998-2013

    • Lead instructor for courses including Microprocessors, Digital Circuit Design, and Computer Architecture.
    • Honored with the Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award in 2012.

Publication top Notes:

Misalignment-Tolerant Planar Spiral Coil Pair Design for 13.56 MHz Inductive Coupling of Wireless Resistive Analog Passive Sensors

Decolorization of anthraquinone dye (Reactive Blue 4) in the microbial fuel cell by Baker’s yeast: process optimization

Design and optimization of printed spiral coils for wireless passive sensors

Rice straw agri-waste for water pollutant adsorption: Relevant mesoporous super hydrophobic cellulose aerogel

Study the effects of misalignments in the printed spiral inductive coils for passive wearable sensors