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This talk will present the latest advancements from Professor Chan’s research team and his startup company Brainsmart, dedicated to developing minimally invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies for stroke rehabilitation and neurological recovery. His team focuses on flexible neural probes and high-density ECoG arrays that can be implanted without craniotomy, offering safer options for high-risk patients. Professor Chan will highlight their recent results in decoding neural signals related to hearing perception and motor intentions, and discuss how these findings contribute to future neuroprosthetic applications. The talk will also cover their pathway from technology development to clinical translation, aiming to enhance functional recovery and quality of life for patients.
Professor Paddy Kwok Leung Chan is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Hong Kong and founder of Brainsmart Technology. He is also the co-director and managing director of AdvanceD Biomedical Instrumentation Centre of InooHK. His research focuses on organic electronics, flexible sensors, and minimally invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) for neurological applications. Professor Chan has received numerous awards, including HKU’s Outstanding Young Researcher Award, the Faculty Research Output Prize, and recognition as an Emerging Investigator by the Royal Society of Chemistry. He holds multiple patents and has secured major research funding in neurotechnology and organic semiconductors. With over 200 publications and invited talks worldwide, he actively bridges academic research and real-world applications, particularly in the application of next generation flexible electronics.
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