This thematic research area aims to design and develop new biomedical imaging methods and devices, biosensors, screening methods and treatment approaches, as well as utilize artificial intelligence for such applications.

A key focus of this group is biomedical ultrasound instrumentation and application including various ultrasound imaging techniques, photoacoustic imaging, ultrasound neuromodulation, and ultrasound assessment of the heart, breast, liver, skin, tendon, muscle, cartilage, diabetic foot, etc.

Another key focus of this group is biomedical sensing and molecular imaging, including the development of nano- and micro-biosensors, microfluidic devices, contrast agents for various imaging modalities, nanoporous membranes for sensing, microchips and micro- and smart-drug delivery devices.

We also develop wearable sensors for healthcare for motion and vital sign monitoring.

This thematic research area aims to apply engineering principles and tools to study the fundamental problems in tissue, cellular and molecular scales, overcoming the problem of tissue and organ failure, enabling the understanding of cellular behavior from molecular-level interactions, elucidating of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying a broad spectrum of diseases, and tackling the human health-related challenges.

The specific research areas include immune cell therapy, stem cell engineering, cell micro-environment, cellular electrophysiology, biomaterials, nanotechnology for theranostics, cell therapy and regenerative medicine.

Prosthetics and orthotics aim to improve the condition or function of the people with disabilities, thus, to enhance their quality of life. The scope covers the designs of prosthetic components and its control strategies, smart orthotic devices for various clinical conditions, outcome measures of prosthetic and orthotic interventions.

Smarting ageing technology aims to innovate, develop, and apply technologies for facilitating the elderly to live in more active, healthy, and independent condition as well as assisting their carers to provide timely and effective services.

Rehabilitation engineering applies existing or emerging technologies for improving the independence and productivity of the persons with disabilities.

This research area encompasses various underpinning sports, clinical and engineering sciences related to the neuromusculoskeletal (NMS) system.

The scope covers the molecular understanding of the pathologies associated with the NMS system and health protection against those disease and disabling processes; laboratory, imaging and functional assessment of the NMS system; acute and long-term therapeutics for NMS disorders; sports-related science and technology; assistive technologies for rehabilitation and enablement.

A major focus of this thematic area is to help develop healthcare technology that will support NMS health in the community.