Mr. Le Tung Vu | Biomechanical Sensor | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Le Tung Vu | Biomechanical Sensor | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Le Tung Vu, University of Wollongong, Australia

Letung Vu is a Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wollongong, where he is conducting advanced research on enhancing mobility and preventing falls in elderly populations through intelligent assistive devices. He earned his Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Honours) from the same university in 2023. Letung has been actively involved in both research and teaching, having served as an Academic and Laboratory Tutor, and currently holds the role of Associate Lecturer in the School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering (MMMB). His research background includes work on 3D-printed soft pneumatic sensors for force recording in eccentric cycling, and his technical expertise spans data modeling, finite element analysis, signal processing, and CAD design. Fluent in both English and Vietnamese, Letung has been recognized with multiple awards, including the EIS Summer Scholarship and University Postgraduate Award. His interdisciplinary skillset and commitment to biomedical innovation position him as a promising contributor to the future of healthcare technology.

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🏆 Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Nominee: Le Tung Vu
Institution: University of Wollongong
Field: Biomedical Engineering

Le Tung Vu is an emerging and promising researcher whose academic track and innovative project contributions position him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wollongong, his research focuses on enhancing mobility and fall prevention in elderly populations using intelligent assistive devices—a field with significant social and clinical relevance.

🎓 Education

  • University of Wollongong
    📍 2020 – Dec 2023
    Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Honours)

  • University of Wollongong
    📍 2024 – 2028 (Expected)
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biomedical Engineering

💼 Work Experience

  • 🧠 PhD Candidate – Biomedical Lab, School of MMMB
    Mar 2024 – Mar 2028
    🔬 Project: Enhancing Mobility and Preventing Falls in Elderly Populations Using Intelligent Assistive Devices

  • 👨‍🏫 Associate Lecturer – School of MMMB, UOW
    Feb 2025 – Present

  • 📘 Academic Tutor – School of MMMB, UOW
    Jul 2024 – Nov 2024

  • 🔬 Laboratory Tutor – Biomedical Lab, School of MMMB, UOW
    Apr 2024 – Jul 2024

  • 🧪 Summer Research Intern – Biomedical Lab, UOW
    Dec 2022 – Mar 2023
    Project: Development and Evaluation of 3D Printed Soft Pneumatic Sensors for Force Measurement in Eccentric Cycling

🏆 Achievements

  • 🧠 Developed intelligent assistive devices aimed at improving elderly mobility and fall prevention

  • 🦿 Participated in the development of soft pneumatic sensors for recording ground reaction forces

  • 💻 Built competency in signal processing, data modeling, finite element analysis, and CAD design

  • 🧮 Proficient in biomechanical analysis using MATLAB and OpenSim

  • 🔧 Designed and tested biomedical hardware using UTM machines and additive manufacturing tools

  • 📚 Published CAD models like a Total Knee Revision Implant on GrabCAD

🎖️ Awards & Honors

  • ☀️ EIS Summer Scholarship – 2023

  • 🌐 International Postgraduate Tuition Award – UOW

  • 🎓 University Postgraduate Award (UPA) – PhD-level merit award

Publication Top Notes:

3D-Printed Insole for Measuring Ground Reaction Force and Center of Pressure During Walking

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

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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

Ms. Mikaela Ramos | Wearable Sensors | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Mikaela Ramos | Wearable Sensors | Best Researcher Award 

Ms. Mikaela Ramos, Case Western Reserve University, United States

Mikaela Isabel A. Ramos is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, majoring in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism with minors in Sports Medicine and Chemistry. She has maintained an impressive cumulative weighted GPA of 3.968. Mikaela graduated from Saint Paul College Pasig in Pasig, Philippines, in May 2021. Her clinical and research experience is extensive and diverse. She has been involved in research with the Sports Health and Analytics team under the supervision of Colin Drummond, focusing on return-to-play model assessments and the clinical value of sensor systems and machine learning. Additionally, Mikaela has interned in the Sports Medicine department, assisting the Head Athletic Trainer of the Varsity Teams, and volunteered at Heartland Hospice and Hope Lodge, providing companionship, respite care, and support to patients.

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Education

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Major: Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
  • Minors: Sports Medicine and Chemistry
  • Cumulative Weighted GPA: 3.968
  • 4th-year undergraduate student (January 2022 – Present)

Saint Paul College Pasig, Pasig, Philippines

  • High School Degree
  • (July 2016 – May 2021)

Clinical & Research Experience

Sports Health and Analytics — Research

  • Supervisor: Colin Drummond (colin.drummond@case.edu)
  • (Spring 2023 – Present)
    • Return-to-play model assessment for aspects such as fatigue, muscle endurance, etc.
    • Seeking clinical value in sensor systems and machine learning applications in cross-cutting fields.

Sports Medicine — Internship

  • Supervisor: Jay Garfield (jag334@case.edu)
  • (Fall 2022 – Present)
    • Assisting Head Athletic Trainer of the Varsity Teams
    • Treatment of athletes, handling of physicals of athletes, and set-up of practice areas.

Heartland Hospice — Hospice Volunteer

  • Supervisor: Mary Seay
  • (Spring 2023 – Present)
    • Offering on-site companionship, respite care, and friendly visitor duties.
    • Bereavement and Vigil volunteer duties.

Awards & Achievements

  • Overarm Training Tolerance: A Pilot Study on the Use of Muscle Oxygen Saturation as a Biomarker
  • Dean’s High Honors
    • Spring 2023
    • Spring 2022
    • Fall 2022
  • The Italian Prize
    • Spring 2023
  • Phi Delta Epsilon Active Member
    • Since Fall 2022

Publication top Notes:

 

Overarm Training Tolerance: A Pilot Study on the Use of Muscle Oxygen Saturation as a Biomarker