Tak Shing, CHING

Professor

Professor Tak Shing Ching obtained his BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics with first class honor from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in 1999 and received his MPhil in Biomedical Engineering from PolyU in 2002. He went on to gain a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK, in 2005. His main interests in research are in the area of biomedical instrumentation design, biosensors, tissue bioimpedance, biomedical electronics, biomedical optoelectronic, AIoT healthcare, assistive healthcare technologies, as well as non-invasive and transdermal metabolites/biomarkers extraction and drugs delivery.

Education

2024   Associate Degree in Physical Therapy, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Taiwan

2006   Certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, United States

2005   PhD in Bioengineering, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

2002   MPhil in Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

1999   BSc in Prosthetics and Orthotics (First Class Honours), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Funded Projects

l 47 External Research Grants (> USD 1.726 Million), 2009-2024

Honors and Awards

l 15 plenary/keynote speeches at international conferences

l Conference Chairman for 7 international conferences

l American DAVINCI Global Innovation Technology Award, Southern Utah University, Unites States

l Etc.

Patents

l 3 USA Patents and 19 Taiwan Patents

Publications

l 56 Peer-reviewed SCI journal articles

Biomedical Instrumentation and Sensors Laboratory

l Laboratory Introduction

It is well known that prevention is better than cure. So, our laboratory focuses on researching noninvasive medical measurement, diagnostic and therapeutic methods in order to reduce the incidence or mortality rate for the people who are at the high risk of diseases, like heart diseases, cancers and etc. Our laboratory mainly focuses on three research categories:

(1)   Biomedical Instrumentation Design

(2)   Point of Care Diagnostics

(3)   Non-Invasive Diagnostics

We have a number of hospital collaborations and balance our research projects between basic and applied research related to medical diagnostics and biomedical instrumentation. To achieve our laboratory mission, we conduct basic and clinical studies so as to prove the correctness of our concepts. By the use of these research findings, we can develop new medical diagnostic methods and biomedical instrumentations.

l Laboratory Research Direction

l Laboratory Equipments

Biosensor and Microfluidic Research Equipment

[1]   Precision Impedance Analyzer (Wayne Kerr WK6420C)

[2]   Precision Impedance Analyzer (Microtest 6632)

[3]   Electrochemical Interface (CHI627D)

[4]   Quartz Crystal Microbalance (Stanford Research Systems QCM200)

[5]   Laser Engraving and Cutting Machine (FLUX Beambox Pro; 50W CO2 Laser; Cutting thickness: 0-12 mm; Engraving speed: 0-300mm/s)

[6]   Destop Rotary Engraver (DGSHAPE DE-3, Engraving resolution: 0.01mm/step)

[7]   Handheld Plasma Device (Piezobrush® PZ3)

[8]   UV-Visible Spectrophotometer (JASCO V-730)

[9]   Wax Printer (Xerox Color Qube 8880)

[10] Dip Coater

Electrophysiology, Biomechanics, AIoT & Assistive Healthcare Research Equipment

[1]   Kinova Gen3 lite Robotic Arm

[2]   Myo Armband (Thalmic Labs)

[3]   Handheld Ultrasound Imaging System (Leltek LU700)

[4]   Infrared Thermal Imager (Agilent U5855A TrueIR)

[5]   Infrared Thermal Imager (FLIR TG165)

[6]   AR 3D smart glasses (J-Reality J7EF Plus)

[7]   Advanced Modular Patient Simulator (AMPS-1)

[8]   ECG Simulators (KL-79106)

[9]   BioPac Physiological Signal Acquisition and Analysis Systems (MP150)

[10] 16-Channel Biopotential Amplifier (OpenBCI; CYTON + DAISY Biosensing Boards[16-channels])

[11] Multi-Parameter ECG Monitor (Medical/Home use; 24-hour continuous real-time monitoring of ECG, blood pressure, SpO2, body temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, etc.)

[12] Physiological Signal Wireless Acquisition System including SpO2, Blood Pressure, EKG, and Breathing Rate

[13] Oximeter

[14] Data-Collection Device (LABQUEST 2) including EKG Sensors, Goniometers, Hand Dynamometers, Force Plates, Colorimeters, and etc.

[15] Flexible Electrogoniometer Module (Biometrics ADU301)

[16] Laser Module (1550nm, 600mW)

General Research Equipment

[1]  Photo-Power Meter (THORLABS PM100D)

[2]  Photodiode Power Sensor (THORLABS S122C, 700-1800nm, 40mW)

[3]  Thermal Power Sensor (THORLABS S310C, 0.19-25 µm, 10W)

[4]  Integrating Sphere

[5]  4 channel Digital Oscilloscope

[6]  Handheld Digital Storage Oscilloscope (HDS2062M)

[7]  High Voltage Differential Probe (DP-100, PINTEK)

[8]  Function Generator

[9]  Digital Multi-meter

[10] Programmable Power Supply

[11] Hoefer 300V Power Supply(PS300-B)

[12] Laboratory Power Amplifier (LPA05)

[13] NI DAQ card (USB type)

[14] FPGA

[15] Programmable Controlled Temperature Oven (25 oC~300 oC)

[16] Programmable Controlled Temperature Oven (-20 oC~100 oC)

[17] Fridge (-20 oC)

[18] Fridge (4 oC)

[19] Water Bath (TKS WB212)

[20] Micropipette

[21] Microbalance

[22] Magnetic Stirrer

[23] pH Meter

[24] Vacuum Machine

[25] Air Compressor (2HP)

[26] Micro Centrifuge

[27] Ultrasonic Cleaner (Delta DC80H)

[28] Vortex Mixer (VM-3000)

[29] SKF Shaft Alignment Tools (TMEA 1)

[30] Computer (Nvidia RTX A4000); Computer (8GB Display Card)

[31] Computer Cutting Plotter

[32] 3D Printer

[33] UV Exposure Machine (KVB-30D, KINSTEN)

[34] Microscope (USB type)

[35] DepthSense Camera (DS325)

[36] Dermatome