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Track I: Computational modelling in healthcare & medicine
Computational modelling plays an important role in healthcare and medicine. Computational models simulating biophysical and physiological processes can help to explain processes and mechanisms that would otherwise be very difficult if not impossible to investigate experimentally and clinically. This track introduces participants to the concepts of computational modelling demonstrated using COMSOL Multiphysics. This will be followed by examples of how computational modelling facilitates the development of perrsonalised patient care.
Track II: Artificial intelligence in healthcare & medicine
Artificial intelligence (AI) has played an important role in the advancement of numerous sectors and healthcare is no exception. AI has been instrumental in the development of precision medicine, from more accurate diagnosis to more effective treatment. This track introduces participants to AI for computer vision purposes and its application in medicine and personalised patient care. There will also be an interactive session/demonstration of using Python, NumPy and OpenCV for general computer vision purposes
Bring Your Own Device
While we endeavour to maximise your experience during the workshop, we do run the event under the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scheme. As such, we encourage participants to bring their laptops to the event. We recommend that your laptop has the following minimum specifications:
Windows OS: Windows 10 or above.
Memory: At least 8 GB
Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher/AMD Ryzen 5 or higher
Interactive showcase: Motion capture and mechanical ventilation
There will be two interactive showcases demonstrating how innovative technological solutions can be applied in healthcare systems to facilitate the advancement in patient care. The first showcase feature the use of motion capture to assess gait analysis, which is important in understanding mobility in aging people. The second showcase demonstrates the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) into mechanical ventilation treatment systems in transforming clinical care. We will explore how this enhances patient monitoring, optimises ventilation and improves outcomes in real-time healthcare settings.
Meet our in-house experts
Assoc Prof Ooi is the Director of both the MET Hub and the MERCi Nexus at Monash University Malaysia, where he has been a faculty member since 2014. He founded and leads the Biomedical Engineering Modelling and Simulation (BEMS) research group. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology, Malaysia, and his PhD from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His research experience includes positions at the School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Birmingham, the Wessex Institute of Technology, and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford.
He has published over 80 journal papers and co-authored the book "Model-based Approaches in Biomedical Engineering," published by the Institute of Physics. Assoc Prof Ooi currently serves as an Associate Editor for the journals Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine and Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology. He is also a founding member of the journal Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences. He is a Chartered Engineer certified by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, UK, and a Professional Engineer certified by the Board of Engineers Malaysia.
Dr. Maxine Tan is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Engineering, Monash University Malaysia. She is an active researcher in artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning, quantitative image analysis, machine learning, and Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD). Her areas of specialization and expertise include developing AI-based methods for automatic detection, diagnosis, prediction, and prognosis of diseases in medical images.
Dr. Tan is an engineer specializing in machine learning and cancer risk assessment. She has studied how computer programs and AI can be used for early detection, diagnosis, and prognosis of diseases for the past 20 years. Her work helps address a fundamental question in healthcare research: early detection of diseases in medical images. Dr. Tan received the Honourable Mention as a Regional Finalist for The Underwriters Laboratories ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women 2022 in the Mid-career Scientist Category. She received the award for her work on developing AI-based methods to assist doctors in detecting diseases in medical images, explicitly focusing on breast, lung, ovarian, and brain cancer.
Dr. Alpha Agape Gopalai, a researcher in biomechanics, stands at the forefront of advancing our understanding of human movement. Holding a Ph.D. from Monash University, Dr. Gopalai has been working at unravelling the complexities of musculoskeletal dynamics. His research has been looking at applications involving measurement and assistive devices for use in sports biomechanics, injury prevention, rehabilitation and active ageing.
As an educator, Dr. Gopalai actively mentors a new generation of researchers. He also extends his influence beyond academia through community outreach programs. With ongoing projects involving virtual reality and soft robotics, Dr. Gopalai envisions a future where biomechanics not only informs our understanding of movement but also shapes innovative solutions for enhancing human performance and well-being.
His research interests focus on bio-mechanics, rehabilitation systems, and fall prevention techniques and the prospects of incorporating cyberphysical systems for remote monitoring. He is also currently investigating the potential of preventing and detecting risks of physical injuries and falls early on through use of models/digital twins and artificial intelligence.
Dr Chiew Yeong Shiong graduated from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, with a Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical-Automotive and a Masters in Mechanical Engineering. He obtained his PhD at the University of Canterbury, researching into model-based treatment for patients with respiratory failure. After graduation, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Centre for Bioengineering at University of Canterbury. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia, focusing on model-based clinical research.
He co-founded the Biomedical Engineering and Simulation (BEMS) research group and is currently leading the Data Analytics team. He is a Chartered Engineer from the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE) United Kingdom and a registered Professional Engineer in the Board of Engineers (Malaysia). In 2024, he is appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Technical Committee for International Federation of Control (IFAC) TC 8.2. Biological and Medical Systems for Education. He also serves as an Editorial Board member for the BMC Pulmonary Medicine Journal and PLoS One journal.
Organising committee
Assoc Prof Ooi Ean Hin
Dr Alpha Agape
Dr Chiew Yeong Shiong
Dr Maxine Tan
Dr Low Liang Ee
Dr Chan Ping Yi
Dr Liang Shiuan-Ni
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