Academic Staff
Dr Kenneth Chik-chi CHENG
Research Assistant Professor
- GH135
- +852 3400 2116
- kenneth-c.cheng@polyu.edu.hk
Biography
Dr Kenneth Cheng is currently a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He received his B.A.Sc. (first class honor) degree in Systems Engineering from Simon Fraser University, Canada in 2003, as well as M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the Institute of Biomaterial and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) and Institute of Medical Science (IMS), University of Toronto, Canada in 2006 and 2012, respectively. After his graduation, he has returned to Hong Kong and has worked in the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) before joining the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2022. His main research interest is in balance and gait control, sports biomechanics, as well as fall prevention and rehabilitation.
Previously, Dr. Cheng has managed a HK$30.08 million project, the CUHK - Jockey Club HOPE 4 Care Programme, funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charitable Trust Fund. During the project period, the research team has collaborated with over a hundred therapists and clinical staffs from 39 centers from 25 NGOs to provide technology-assisted stroke rehabilitation therapy to around 650 beneficiaries (>10,000 training sessions) all over Hong Kong. The project was recognized internationally at the 9th Asia-Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards Ceremony by the industry, as the HOPE 4 Care Programme was announced the winner of the Best Rehabilitation Programme by Ageing Asia in Singapore on 3 December 2021.
Previously, Dr. Cheng has managed a HK$30.08 million project, the CUHK - Jockey Club HOPE 4 Care Programme, funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charitable Trust Fund. During the project period, the research team has collaborated with over a hundred therapists and clinical staffs from 39 centers from 25 NGOs to provide technology-assisted stroke rehabilitation therapy to around 650 beneficiaries (>10,000 training sessions) all over Hong Kong. The project was recognized internationally at the 9th Asia-Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards Ceremony by the industry, as the HOPE 4 Care Programme was announced the winner of the Best Rehabilitation Programme by Ageing Asia in Singapore on 3 December 2021.
Education and Academic Qualifications
- Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto - Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.)
Institute of Biomaterial and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto - Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) – First Class Honors
Major in Engineering Science, Systems Option, Biomedical Engineering Stream; Double Minor in Kinesiology and Computing Science
Department of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, Simon Fraser University
Professional Qualifications
- Doctoral of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto - Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.)
Institute of Biomaterial and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto - Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) – First Class Honors
Major in Engineering Science, Systems Option, Biomedical Engineering Stream; Double Minor in Kinesiology and Computing Science
Department of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, Simon Fraser University
