List of invited speakers
Topic: Wearable technology update for gait rehabilitation on 12 March 2026
Prof. Fong-Chin Su is Executive Director of Taiwan-Thailand Science and Technology Center, sponsored by National Science and Technology Council, and Director of Medical Device Innovation Center, a Center of Excellence, Ministry of Education. Dr. Su has published more than 360 peer-reviewed journal papers (ScholarGPS rankings - top 0.5% of all scholars worldwide), He is Co-Editor-in-Chief of BioMed Engineering OnLine (Springer, 2015-2020), Co-Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering (Springer, 2015-2020).
Topic: Feedback wearable system for gait rehabilitation on 12 March 2026
Assoc. Prof. Chatpun is a principal investigator of Cardiovascular Engineering Research Laboratory (CERLab). His research is focused on applying engineering approaches combined with life sciences knowledge and available technologies to bring us to understand function and mechanisms of the circulatory system in both normal and pathological conditions. He also designs and invents medical devices not only for cardiovascular systems but also for other clinical applications such as rehabilitation and orthopedics. His current research focuses on wearable feedback system for gait rehabilitation for stroke patients by applying affordable technology of wearable sensors such as inertial measurement unit and electromyography electronics.
Topic: The Design and Development of Rehabilitation Innovations for Community-Based Center on 12 March 2026
Asst. Prof. Bunyong Rungroungdouyboon is the Head of the Center of Excellence in Creative Engineering Design and Development (CED-Square Center) at Thammasat University. He is a leading developer of medical innovations in Thailand, focusing on rehabilitation and assistive devices for stroke patients and the elderly.
Topic: Rehabilitation and assistive technology: Clinical perspective on 12 March 2026
Dr. Dissaneewate serves as a physiatrist and faculty member at Prince of Songkla University, specializing in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injuries, pelvic floor disorders, and limb loss. Her research focuses on these populations and includes a strategic partnership with CERLab. Together, they bridge the gap between medicine and engineering to develop rehabilitation solutions, specifically diabetic foot orthotics.
Topic: Gait analysis using IMU and EMG data on 12 March 2026
Dr. Sanghan is a member of the Cardiovascular Engineering Research Laboratory (CERLab) and is involved in a Horizon 2020 project focused on developing intelligent wearable systems for personalized gait rehabilitation. Her research focuses on stroke gait rehabilitation, applying wearable sensing technologies to support gait and motion analysis and to better understand mobility impairments. Her work includes the analysis of biomechanical and biosignal data, particularly inertial measurement unit (IMU) and electromyography (EMG) signals, to evaluate gait characteristics and monitor walking performance.
Topic: Remote Gait Rehabilitation application gateway on 12 March 2026 (Online)
Dr. Dionysios Koulouris is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Piraeus. He graduated from the Department of Informatics at the Athens University of Economics and Business (ranked 1st in the entrance exams) in 2020 and obtained his PhD from the Department of Digital Systems of the University of Piraeus in 2025. He is actively engaged as a researcher in a wide range of research projects. His scientific interests lie in the field of Computational Biomedicine, with applications in intelligent electronic health (eHealth), remote patient monitoring and support, enhancement of patients’ quality of life, adoption of wearable and mobile health solutions (mHealth) by utilizing advanced human–machine interaction methods.
Topic: e-Sock: force sensing sock challenge on 12 March 2026 (online)
Filip Mrkić is a laboratory technician in the laboratory of Professor Goran Stojanović. His main focus is electrical engineering, specifically micro & nano electronics, RF & microwave electronics, textile electronics, and other forms of non-conventional electronics. He is pursuing his master’s degree at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad.
Topic: Smart 3D-Printed Insoles for Real-Time Gait Monitoring: From Embedded Electronics to Rehabilitation Applications
on 12 March 2026 (Online)
Assoc. Prof. Movrin is the founder of the Laboratory for Additive and Virtual Manufacturing at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad. His research focuses on improving the mechanical properties of parts produced using SLA and FDM technologies. During the implementation of the GaitREHub project, he also began researching the influence of hardness, infill density, and infill pattern on pressure distribution in insoles. In addition, he is working on the development of a low-budget sensor system designed to monitor the rehabilitation progress of post-stroke patients.
Topic: Using AI for healthcare on 13 March 2026
Dr.Jermphiphut Jaruenpunyasak conducts research in the areas of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Medical Device Innovation. His research focuses on using AI, machine learning, computer vision, and medical data analysis together with clinical knowledge to develop solutions that support medical diagnosis, patient monitoring, and rehabilitation assessment.
Topic: AI-Driven Personalization in Assistive Technology: Autism Intervention on 13 March 2026 (Online)
Assoc. Prof. Kaewkamnerdpong's expertise in artificial intelligence is applied to research in human factors engineering, human-robot interaction, and neuroinformatics. She employs data-driven approaches, utilizing physiological data such as EEG and fNIRS, to design technology that enhances quality of life. Driven by the philosophy that "one size doesn't fit all," she focuses on personalized interventions that cater to individual needs rather than generic solutions.
Topic: Movement for Health with wearable sensors on 13 March 2026 (Online)
Prof. Rezaul Begg is internationally recognized for his contributions to gait biomechanics and biomedical engineering research. He obtained his BSc and MSc in Electrical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and earned his PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Aberdeen, UK. At Victoria University, he serves as the Chair in Assistive Technologies within the Program in Assistive Technology Innovation (PATI).
Topic: Quantifying Neuroplasticity: Enhancing Cortical Activation and Network Coherence via Gaze-Guided Attention in Virtual Reality Mirror Therapy on 13 March 2026 (Online)
Prof. Lin is a principal investigator of the AI-Driven Biomedical Signal Processing and Medical Device Innovation Laboratory. His research focuses on developing AI and machine learning algorithms for biomedical signal processing, wearable medical device design, and virtual reality-based rehabilitation systems. Key research areas include VR mirror therapy for post-stroke sensorimotor rehabilitation, ECG-based AI diagnostic systems, neurodegenerative disease gait classification using deep learning, and stroke network systems for improving patient transfer efficiency and outcomes.
Topic: From concept to commercialization on 13 March 2026
Dr. Irwan Moideen has built his career at the intersection of deep technical expertise and practical business leadership. As the Founder of TI MedTech, he leads with a technopreneur mindset; bringing forward-thinking strategies, solid business acumen, and a proven ability to transform complex innovation ideas, manufacturing setup, regulatory submission, into market-ready medical technologies.
Topic: Case Study "From Research to Retail" for Start Up on 13 March 2026
Mr. Chatchawan Sripusitto is the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Health Innovision Co.,Ltd., a company dedicated to translating medical research into innovative products and solutions that improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes. With nearly three decades of leadership experience in international business management, Mr. Chatchawan has held executive positions across global food and health industries.
Topic: How to make start up from research: CoAImed case study on 13 March 2026 (Online)
Assoc. Prof. Cavallo works in Biomedical Robotics, Human Robot Interaction and Biomechatronics and is leading the BioRobotics and Biomedical Laboratory at the University of Florence, Department of Industrial Engineering, Florence, Italy. He received the Master Degree in Electronics Engineering, Curriculum Bioengineering, from the University of Pisa, Italy, and the Ph.D. degree in Bioengineering at the BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy. He was JSPS visiting researcher at the Takanishi Lab, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan. He was also expert member to the rapporteur from the European Commission within the INT/852 – Digital transformation / health and care, COM(2018) 233 final, European Economic and Social Committee.
Panel discussion: Challenges and lesson learn for Med Tech startup on 13 March 2026
Dr. Tanakrit Prasitthipab is the ASEAN Manager at Invitrocue, a personalized healthcare company based in Bangkok, he is passionate about providing the best and most affordable genetic consulting services for research and medical purposes. With a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and more than 9 years of experience in this field, I have the expertise and vision to lead the company in developing and launching innovative products and services using Next-Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) and data analysis.