Join us for a seminar with Dr. James Tung on disability challenges and how disability-assistive technology can help manage individual conditions.
Dr. James Tung
With degrees in Biomedical Engineering (Guelph, McGill) and Rehabilitation Science (Toronto), James Tung is a Canadian engineer and Associate Professor with the Department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo. With expertise in neuromotor control, biomedical signal processing, and mechatronic devices, Dr. Tung develops and clinically tests novel healthcare technologies.
Dr. Tung's primary research is focused on developing advanced assistive technologies to maintain and extend quality of life, prevent injuries, improve assessment/diagnostic capabilities, and optimize treatment for individuals with chronic conditions. Drawing on his diverse background, Dr. Tung is passionate about the importance and role of interdisciplinary perspectives in biomedical engineering research and education.
Dr James Tung
Abstract: Human mobility, or moving the body from one location to another, is a fundamental capability that facilitates physical, cognitive, and social health. The Neural and Rehabilitation Engineering (NRE) Lab was established to advance assistive technologies for independent mobility for nearly 4M Canadians living with a mobility disability. In this talk, the role of independent mobility as a facilitator of well-being is first discussed, followed by a discussion on the major challenges currently faced by many individuals. On-going projects include developing techniques are presented, including systems to manage pressure ulcer risk in spinal cord injury and amputees, brain-computer interfaces (BCI) for device control, wearable sensing for neuorodegenerative disease management, and novel methods to optimize motor recovery following disease or injury. Finally, a vision for the 6th floor lab as an interdisciplinary research hub will be expressed and discussed.
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