National Chung Hsing University

Biomedical Instrumentation and Sensors Laboratory

Congo Tak Shing Ching
https://www.bme.nchu.edu.tw/members/tsching/

Research Field

Medical Engineering

Introduction

Professor Congo 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.

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.
 


Research Topics

(1) Research on biosensors in the fields of disease diagnosis, environmental testing, food safety monitoring, and agricultural monitoring
(2) Instrument design research in the fields of biomedicine, environmental engineering, food science, agriculture, etc.
(3) Research on artificial intelligence in biomedical engineering and agriculture
 


Honor
  1. 2023 American DAVINCI Global Innovation Technology Award awarded by Southern Utah University
  2. 2023 Best Academic Service Award awarded by National Chung Hsing University
  3. 2023 Outstanding Service Teacher Award awarded by the College of Engineering, National Chung Hsing University
  4. 2023 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition – Bronze Award
  5. 2021 Outstanding Engineering Professor Award awarded by the Chinese Institute of Engineers (Taichung Chapter)
  6. 2020 Outstanding Service Teacher Award awarded by the College of Engineering, National Chung Hsing University
  7. 2018 Mentor Model Award awarded by the College of Engineering, National Chung Hsing University
  8. 2017 Outstanding Young Teacher Award awarded by the College of Engineering, National Chung Hsing University
  9. 2015 Pride of the Nation Academic Award for Outstanding International Achievement awarded by the Taiwan International Invention Award Winners Association
  10. 2015 Outstanding Teaching Award awarded by the National Chi Nan University
  11. 2011 Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award awarded by the National Chi Nan University

Educational Background

(1) PhD in Bioengineering, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom
(2) MPhil in Biomedical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
(3) BSc in Prosthetics and Orthotics (First Class Honours), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
(4) Associate Degree in Physical Therapy, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Taiwan
(5) Certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, United States


2 Vacancies

Job Description

These positions are ideal for recent graduates or students in engineering, science, technology, agriculture, or related fields, especially those with internship or capstone project experience. It provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in research and development in an academic environment.

Preferred Intern Education Level

Undergraduates and postgraduates

Skill sets or Qualities

Candidates with experience in circuit design, Python, and AI modeling are preferred (but not mandatory). 

Candidates who plan to pursue a master's or doctoral degree are preferred.