Biomedical Instrumentation and Sensors Laboratory
Research Field
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.
(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
1. Two Outstanding Oral Presentation Awards, The 5th International Conference on Engineering, Physics, MEMS-Biosensors and Applications, 10-12 Nov 2024, Ho Chi Minh City and and Vinh Long Province, Vietnam
2. Best Conference Paper Award, 2024 IEEE 6th Eurasia Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare and Sustainability, 14-16 Jun 2024, Tainan, Taiwan.
3. Best Presentation Award, 2024 Global Student Innovation Challenge – Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology – Taiwan Challenge, 11 May 2024, Taiwan.
4. Best Symposium Award, The 12th Symposium on Engineering Medicine and Biology Applications 2024, 6-7 Jan 2024, Taiwan
5. American DAVINCI Global Innovation Technology Award awarded by Southern Utah University, United States, 2023
6. Best Academic Service Award awarded by National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan, 2023
7. Outstanding Service Teacher Award awarded by the College of Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan, 2023
8. Bronze Award, 2023 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition, 11 Dec 2023, Taiwan
9. Outstanding Engineering Professor Award awarded by the Chinese Institute of Engineers (Taichung Chapter), Taiwan, 2021
10. Outstanding Service Teacher Award awarded by the College of Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan, 2020
11. Mentor Model Award awarded by the College of Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan, 2018
12. Outstanding Young Teacher Award awarded by the College of Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan, 2017
13. Outstanding oral presentation award in the 2017 ISSMD & 22nd SACST, 20 May 2017, Tainan, Taiwan
14. Top prize in Biomedical Thematic Competition (Implementation group), 19 Jan 2017, Taiwan
15. The best paper award in the 2016 Symposium on Joint Research Projects Exhibition of Taichung Veterans General Hospital and Central-Region Universities, 25 Jun 2016, Taiwan
16. The best industry application award at the industry competition of the 2016 21th Symposium of Association for Chemical Sensors in Taiwan, 21 May 2016, Taiwan
17. Pride of the Nation Academic Award for Outstanding International Achievement awarded by the Taiwan International Invention Award Winners Association, Taiwan, 2015
18. University Outstanding Talent Award awarded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, 2015
19. Outstanding Teaching Award awarded by the National Chi Nan University, Taiwan, 2015
20. Second prize in The 2015 National Wisdom Electronic Creative Designs and Thematic Applications Competition, 14 Dec 2015, Taiwan
21. The best paper award in The 2014 International Conference of Systems Biology and Bioengineering, 2-4 Jul 2014, London, United Kingdom
22. Third prize in The 10th National Electronic Creative Designs Competition, 29 Mar 2014, Taiwan
23. Top prize in The 9th National Electronic Creative Designs Competition, 11 May 2013, Taiwan
24. Third prize and the best commercialization award in The 2013 Taiwan Innovative Products Design & Development Competition, 22 Nov 2013, Taiwan
25. The 2012 Distinctive and Outstanding Talent Merit Pay Award awarded by the Ministry of Education, Taiwan, 2012
26. Top prize and the best creative supervision award in The 2012 Creative Designs and Implementation Competition on Biomedical Engineering, 26 Oct 2012, Taiwan
27. Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award awarded by the National Chi Nan University, Taiwan, 2011
28. Scientific Award of Excellence 2011 awarded by American Biographical Institute, 2011
29. Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, 2011
30. University Outstanding Talent Award awarded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, 2010
31. Excellent Performance of Journal Article Publication Award awarded by Asia University, Taiwan, 2009
32. Excellent Conceptual Proposal Award awarded by Asia University, Taiwan, 2008
33. Royal Society of Edinburgh Enterprise Fellowship awarded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2005
34. First Medical Devices Faraday Colorado Fellowship awarded by Department of Trade & Industry, United Kingdom, 2005
35. Academic travel support awarded by John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd., 2005 and 2004
36. Third Prize in paper competition in the 2nd IEEE-EMBS International Summer School and Symposiumon Medical Devices and Biosensors (ISSS-MDBS), 26 Jun to 2 Jul 2004, Hong Kong
37. Studentship awarded by the 2nd IEEE-EMBS International Summer School and Symposiumon Medical Devices and Biosensors (ISSS-MDBS), 26 Jun to 2 Jul 2004, Hong Kong
38. University Postgraduate Studentship 2003/2004 awarded by University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom, 2003
39. James Henry Scott Scholarship for PhD studies at University of Strathclyde from John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd., 2001
40. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Tuition Scholarship for Research Postgraduate Studies, 2001 and 2000
41. 10-year Foundation Scholarship awarded by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2000
42. Sonca Products Gold Medal Awards 1999, Hong Kong, 1999
(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