Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wen-Fong Wang | Gait Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wen-Fong Wang | Gait Analysis | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wen-Fong Wang, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Dr. Wen-Feng Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech), Taiwan. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from National Cheng-Kung University and his B.S. degree from National Cheng-Chi University. Dr. Wang’s research focuses on e-Health and medical informatics, with particular expertise in EKG and PPG signal analysis, gait signal processing, wearable computing, and IoT-based smart health systems. His work also spans embedded system design and computer networking technologies. He has received prestigious honors including the Outstanding Research Team Award from Taiwan’s National Science Council and a Gold Medal at the 2020 Taiwan Innotech Expo for his innovative gait analysis system based on tri-axial accelerometer technology. Dr. Wang is recognized for his impactful contributions to smart healthcare technologies and wearable system development.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for the Research for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Wen-Feng Wang

Dr. Wen-Feng Wang, Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech), Taiwan, is an exceptional candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His outstanding interdisciplinary research contributions at the intersection of e-Health, biomedical signal processing, embedded systems, and IoT-based smart health systems strongly support his nomination.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
    – Department of Electrical Engineering, National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan 🇹🇼

  • M.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
    – Department of CSIE, National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan 🇹🇼

  • B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
    – Department of Applied Mathematics, National Cheng-Chi University, Taiwan 🇹🇼

🧑‍🏫 Current Position

  • Associate Professor
    – Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering
    – National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech), Douliu City, Yunlin County, Taiwan

🧪 Research Interests

  • 💻 e-Health & Medical Informatics

  • ❤️ EKG and PPG Signal Analysis

  • 🚶 Gait Signal Processing & Analysis

  • ⌚ Wearable Computing

  • 🧩 Embedded System Design

  • 🌐 Computer Networking

  • 🏥 IoT-based Smart Health Systems

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🥇 Gold Medal, 2020 Taiwan Innotech Expo
    – Project: Gait Analysis System Based on Tri-Axial Accelerometer Technology

  • 👏 Outstanding Research Team Award, National Science Council (NSC), Taiwan
    – For leading the Free Software and Embedded Systems Project

Publication Top Notes:

Hybrid approach to heart rate estimation: comparing Green, CHROM and POS methods in rPPG analysis

Gait abnormalities and longitudinal fall risk in older patients with end-stage kidney disease and sarcopenia

A machine learning approach for identification of vascular access patency in hemodialysis patients using photoplethysmography: A pilot study

An efficient data hiding for ECG signals based on the integer wavelet transform and block standard deviation

Intelligent Fall-Risk Assessment Based on Gait Stability and Symmetry Among Older Adults Using Tri-Axial Accelerometry

An efficient reversible ECG steganography by adaptive LSB approach based on 1D FDCT domain

Dr. Ziad Haroun | Gait Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ziad Haroun | Gait Analysis | Best Researcher Award  

Dr. Ziad Haroun, faculty of physical therapy innovation university, Egypt

Ziad Mohamed Mohamed Abdullah Haroun is a dedicated and results-driven Sports Physiotherapist from Egypt, with a strong background in treating athletic injuries and enhancing sports performance. He graduated from Cairo University with a Bachelor of Physical Therapy in 2021, achieving an excellent score of 89.3%. Currently, Ziad is pursuing an MSc in Physical Therapy, specializing in Musculoskeletal Disorders. His career spans various roles, including Senior Physiotherapist at the Ministry of Health and Population and Faculty Demonstrator at the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Innovation University. He has gained extensive experience through positions at various medical centers and sports events, such as providing physiotherapy services at the PSA Squash Championship and the Ramadan Football Tournament. Ziad has also been recognized for his exceptional performance, earning the “Physician of the Month” award and publishing an article on biomechanics. With expertise in sports injury rehabilitation, manual orthopedic PT, patient education, and treatment planning, Ziad is committed to helping athletes recover and achieve peak physical condition

Professional Profile:

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🏅 Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Ziad Mohamed Haroun is a highly motivated and dynamic sports physiotherapist who demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development, clinical excellence, and community engagement in the field of physical therapy. With a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (graduating with Excellent distinction) and currently pursuing an MSc in Musculoskeletal Disorders, Ziad is progressing on an academic path aligned with research-intensive roles.

🎓 Education

  • Cairo University (2021)
    🎓 Bachelor of Physical Therapy – 89.3% Excellent

  • 🎓 MSc Candidate in Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders – Cairo University

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Demonstrator
    Faculty of Physical Therapy, Innovation University
    📅 Since 01/09/2024 – Present
    🏥 Department of P.T. for Musculoskeletal Disorders

  • 🧑‍⚕️ Senior Physiotherapist
    Ministry of Health and Population – Family Health Medical Center 54, 10th of Ramadan City
    📅 01/03/2024 – 24/12/2024

  • 🧑‍⚕️ Physiotherapist
    Eg Physio, CHG New Cairo Polyclinic
    📅 Since 31/07/2023
    ⚽ Covered events like PSA Squash Championship & Ramadan Football Tournament
    🎤 Lecturer at EGADH workshops & courses
    🏆 “Physician of the Month”

  • 🏥 Physiotherapist
    Lifestyle Clinic – Dr. Mohamed Abd El-Fatah
    📅 Since 01/11/2021
    🏸 Covered African Badminton Championship & International Para-Badminton events

  • 🏀 Physiotherapist
    First Team, Nasr City Sporting Club
    📅 01/07/2023 – 01/07/2024
    🩺 Provided injury care, assessment, rehab plans & return-to-play decisions

  • 🏥 Physiotherapist
    Armed Forces Rehabilitation Hospital, Agouza
    📅 01/12/2022 – 31/12/2023
    🧠 Specializing in neuro, ortho, and sports injury rehab

  • 🤸 Physiotherapist – Sports Injuries
    Egyptian Gymnastics Federation
    📅 02/2023 – 10/2023
    🚑 Emergency coverage at gymnastics events

  • 🏐 Physiotherapist – Sports Injuries
    Al Zohour Sporting Club
    📅 12/02/2022 – 10/10/2022
    🏟️ Provided first aid, assessments & return-to-play evaluations

🏅 Achievements & Awards

  • 🏆 “Physician of the Month” – CHG New Cairo Polyclinic

  • 🧬 Published an article in Biomechanics during internship

  • 🧠 Ideal Student Award in 2nd Year – Basic Science Department, Cairo University

Publication Top Notes:

A Novel Mathematical Approach to Gait Analysis: The Reliability and Validity of the ZAY Angle for Step Length Estimation in Healthy Adults

 

Mr. jae-sung cho | Gait analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. jae-sung cho | Gait analysis | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. jae-sung cho, hyundai motor company / artoculated robotics team, South Korea

Dr. Jaesung Cho is a distinguished Senior Research Engineer at the Articulated Robotics Team of Hyundai Motor Company, a position he has held since January 29, 2024. He previously served as a Research Engineer at the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Institute, Korea Workers’ Compensation and Welfare Service, from April 16, 2020, to January 28, 2024. Dr. Cho earned his Master’s and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Hanyang University in February 2016. His career began at R.BIOTECH Co., Ltd., where he worked as a Senior Researcher from March 2, 2016, to March 31, 2017, and continued his tenure there until April 15, 2020. He also held the role of Adjunct Professor at Hanyang University’s Department of Art Technology from March 1, 2017, to February 28, 2021. Dr. Cho has received several accolades for his pioneering work, including the Excellence Award at the 3rd TI Korea University (Graduate) MCU Paper Contest in 2012, and the Samsung Tomorrow Solution Awards in 2018 and 2019, recognizing his innovative contributions to AI-based prediction systems for spinal deformities and stroke severity. His research interests encompass rehabilitation, gait analysis, cardiovascular health, artificial intelligence, and autonomous mobile robots in electric wheelchairs.

Professional Profile:

Education and Career:

  • Master’s and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Hanyang University (February 28, 2016)
  • Senior Researcher at R.BIOTECH Co., Ltd. (March 2, 2016 – March 31, 2017)
  • Adjunct Professor at the Department of Art Technology, Hanyang University (March 1, 2017 – February 28, 2021)
  • Employed at R.BIOTECH Co., Ltd. (March 1, 2016 – April 15, 2020)
  • Research Engineer at the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Institute, Korea Workers’ Compensation and Welfare Service (April 16, 2020 – January 28, 2024)
  • Senior Research Engineer, Articulated Robotics Team, Hyundai Motor Company (January 29, 2024 – Present)

Awards:

  • November 21, 2012: Excellence Award at the 3rd TI Korea University (Graduate) MCU Paper Contest for “Development of a Motion Capture System Based on Inertial Measurement Sensors Using MSP 430”
  • November 2, 2018: Excellence Award at Samsung Tomorrow Solution 2018 in the Ideas Category for “AI-Based Prediction of Spinal Deformity Severity and Recommendation of Rehabilitation Treatment”
  • November 8, 2019: Excellence Award at Samsung Tomorrow Solution 2019 in the Impact Category for “AI-Based Prediction of Stroke Severity and Recommendation of Rehabilitation Treatment”

Research Interests:

  • Rehabilitation
  • Gait Analysis
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Autonomous Mobile Robots in Electric Wheelchairs

Publication top Notes:

Gene expression patterns in Korean native ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) with different apparent metabolisable energy (AME) levels

Economic Feasibility of Mesquite Biomass for Electricity Production: Projections of the Long-Term Sustainability of Two Harvest Options

Factors affecting cow-calf herd performance and greenhouse gas emissions

Cost-effective control strategies for johne’s disease in dairy herds

Economic analysis of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis vaccines in dairy herds