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My blend of education and experience empowers me to generate technological innovation.
Mechanical Design • Mechatronics • Human-Robot Interaction • Robot Simulation & Control
Patents & Publications • Teamwork • Problem Solving • Communication
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
2019 – 2023
PH.D., Integrative Sciences & Engineering (ISEP), Biomedical Engineering
National University of Singapore, NUSGS-ISEP Scholar
Supervisor: A/Prof. Yu Haoyong (Biorobotics Lab)
2018 – 2019
M.PHIL., Mechanical and Automation Engineering
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Postgraduate Scholar
Supervisor: Prof. Du Ruxu (Institute of Precision Engineering)
2012 – 2016
B.ENG., Mechanical and Automation Engineering (First Class Honors)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
FYP Supervisor: Prof. Kin-Chuen Hui
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
1 Jan 2025 – Present
Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo
Supervisor: Prof. Yue Hu
4 Mar 2024 – 14 Nov 2024
Research Fellow, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University
Supervisor: Dr. Chow Wai Tuck
2 May 2017 – 31 Dec 2017
Research Assistant, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Supervisor: Prof. Du Ruxu
Lab: Institute of Precision Engineering
Supervisor: Asst Prof. Lau Tat Ming Darwin
Lab: CUHK T Stone Robotics Institute
19 Sep 2016 – 21 Apr 2017
R&D Computer Vision Engineer, ASM Technology Hong Kong Limited
• Implemented computer vision algorithm with C program for die bond machines
• Handled technical issues related to the vision system of die bond machines
• Studied the environmental effect on vision system and object-detection strategy
RESEARCH PROJECTS
RESEARCH PROJECTS
2024 – Now
1. Development of a Honeycomb Jamming Haptic Device and Human-in-the-loop control for Teleoperation
2. Developing Cable-driven Collaborative/Industrial Robot Arms (like UR5, SCARA Robot)
2019 – 2023
1. Development of Upper Limb Exoskeleton for Post-stroke Bimanual ADL Training
2. Development of Elbow Exoskeleton with Spherical Scissor Mechanism for ADL Assistance
3. Development of Active and Passive Wrist Robots for Stroke Rehabilitation Training
2018 – 2019
1. The Chaotic Behavior of Robot Whip and Experiment Validation
2017
1. Development of a robotic fish (Institute of Precision Engineering)
2. CU-Brick: Portable Cable-Driven Parallel Robot for Brick Building Construction (CUHK T Stone Robotics Institute)
2015 – 2016
1. Development of a VR application for monitoring and enhancing physical exercise experience
2015
1. Development of a teleoperated mobile robot for pick-and-place tasks
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PAPERS
PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PAPERS
1. Joshua WR Leong, Thomas M. Kwok, “A Practical Sensing Interface for Exoskeleton Evaluation in Workplaces using Interface Forces,” 2024 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (ROBIO), 2024.
7. (Under Review) Hilary HY Cheng, Thomas M. Kwok, Haoyong Yu, “An Intelligent Intention Control for Forearm Exoskeleton using Shear Force Sensors,” under review by IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA).
8. (Under Review) Joshua WR Leong, Thomas M. Kwok, “A Practical Evaluation Method for Back Support Exoskeletons using Interface Force,” under review by IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA).
PATENTS
PATENTS
3. Thomas M. Kwok, Haoyong Yu, “Apparatus for Assisting Movement of Upper Limb Of User,” SG Non-Provisional Application No. 10202103465U, 2021
6. Thomas M. Kwok, Haoyong Yu, “A Portable Apparatus for Upper-Limb Motion Assistance,” SG Non-Provisional Application No. 10202103464Q, 2021
7. Thomas M. Kwok, Haoyong Yu, “An Apparatus with Powered Spherical Scissor Mechanism for Wrist Motion Assistance,” SG Non-Provisional Application No. 10202103449U, 2021
DISSERTATION
DISSERTATION
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP
2019 - 2023
NUSGS-ISEP Scholarship (Ph.D.)
2018 - 2019
Postgraduate Scholarship (M.Phil.)
2016
Dean’s List of the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering of CUHK
2016
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Scholarship Fund – Talent Development Scholarship
2015
Vigor Precision Limited Scholarship
2015
Champion in the 4th Greater China Region Design Competition 2015
2014
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government Scholarship Fund – Talent Development Scholarship
2012
S.H. Ho College Matriculation Scholarships for Talented Students
CERTIFICATIONS
CERTIFICATIONS
2024
IEEE Membership
2023
Driving Licence (Class 3)
2023
IEEE Student Membership
2020
Biomedical Research – Basic (CITI Program)
OTHERS
OTHERS
• Eligible to work in the UK, with a British National Passport (Overseas)
• Fluent in speaking English, Cantonese, and Mandarin
• Proficient in software: MATLAB, Simulink, SOLIDWORKS, Fusion 360, ANSYS, Unity3D
• Proficient in OS: Microsoft Windows, Linux
• Proficient in Programming Languages: C, C++, Python
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