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:

Flexible wearable sensors for cardiovascular health monitoring

CITED:324

Self-powered cleaning of air pollution by wind driven triboelectric nanogenerator

CITED:248

An ultrathin flexible single‐electrode triboelectric‐nanogenerator for mechanical energy harvesting and instantaneous force sensing

CITED:245

Hierarchical elastomer tuned self-powered pressure sensor for wearable multifunctional cardiovascular electronics

CITED:157

Noncontact heartbeat and respiration monitoring based on a hollow microstructured self-powered pressure sensor

CITED:151

Electrospun polyetherimide electret nonwoven for bi-functional smart face mask

CITED:147

Prof Dr. Georg Fischer ,FAU/Technische Elektronik, Germany

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Georg Fischer embarked on his academic journey with a focus on Electrical Engineering. He earned his Dipl.-Ing. (TH) in Electrical Engineering, with a concentration on Communications, RF, Electrodynamics, and Acoustics, from RWTH Aachen University, Germany, from 1986 to 1992. His dedication and expertise culminated in a summa cum laude doctorate from the University of Paderborn, Germany, on February 6, 1997, under the guidance of Prof. Wido Kumm and Prof. Ingo Wolff. His dissertation, titled “An Adaptive Receiving System for Satellite Broadcast with Adaptation of Beam Pattern and Polarisation,” set the stage for his illustrious career.

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Qualifications and Career Stages 📚🎓

Degree Program: Dipl.-Ing. (TH) Electrical Engineering, specializing in Communications, RF, Electrodynamics, and Acoustics, RWTH Aachen University, Germany (1986-1992)
Doctorate: Dr.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering, summa cum laude, University of Paderborn, Germany (February 6, 1997)
- Thesis: “An adaptive Receiving System for satellite broadcast with Adaptation of beam pattern and polarisation” under the supervision of Prof. Wido Kumm and Prof. Ingo Wolff

Academic and Professional Career 🏫🔧

Acting Head of Institute for Electronics Engineering: Since April 1, 2024
Professor of NITech Academic Unit Cooperation Program: “International Joint Research on Life System” since August 10, 2017
BMBF Excellence Cluster Medical Valley: Community Moderator for funding area IS “Intelligent Sensors”
Professor for Electronics Engineering at FAU: Since 2008, focusing on medical electronics, health assistive devices, energy-efficient electronics, and energy management
Part-time Lecturer at FAU: 2001-2008, Institute of Microwaves and Photonics, teaching RF and digital architecture of mobile communication basestations
Researcher at Bell Labs: 1996-2008, with notable positions and contributions in RF/Microwave systems and high-efficiency RF power amplifiers
Research Assistant at University of Paderborn: 1993-1996, responsible for the Microwave and Antenna Lab

Engagement in the Research System 🌐🔍

Memberships

IEEE (MTT, AP, VTS, COMSOC, EMBS)
VDE ITG (Informationstechnische Gesellschaft), DKE (Deutsche Kommission Elektrotechnik, Normung)
EUMA (European Microwave Association)
IMA (Institut für Mikrowellen- und Antennentechnik)

Academic Self Governance

PhD board of Engineering Faculty, Delegate of Department of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology (EEI)
Commission for Education with Faculty Board, Delegate of EEI
Head of Study Program IuK-Bachelor/ICT-Master Information and Communication Technology since 2013
Active in the Study Board for Elite ASC program (Advanced Signal Processing and Communications)

Editorial Board Member and Reviewer

Editorial Roles: IEEE Journal of Electromagnetics, RF, and Microwaves in Medicine and Biology; MDPI Sensors; MDPI Micromachines
Reviewer for: IEEE, Springer, Wiley, MDPI, Elsevier, Cambridge University Press, De Gruyter, IET Communications, ACES Journal, IJRES, Measurement

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Georg Fischer is a leading figure in the field of Electronics Engineering, contributing significantly to research and education in RF systems, medical electronics, and energy-efficient technologies. His extensive career in both academia and industry reflects his commitment to advancing technological innovation and knowledge dissemination. 🌟🔧📡