Highly accomplished Professor and Head of Cognitive & Neural Engineering Research Group with a distinguished 20+ year career in academia and industry, specializing in advanced neuroimaging and neural engineering. Proven leader in research and development, evidenced by an H-Index of 49, over 12,000 citations, 7 patents, and successful leadership of 12 funded projects. Adept at mentoring talent, having guided 11 PhD and 21 MS students to graduation, while driving innovation through extensive publications and invited talks.
Brno, South Moravian Region, Czechia
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Summary
Leads cutting-edge research and academic programs in neural engineering and neuroimaging, driving significant advancements and fostering talent development.
Highlights
Headed the Cognitive & Neural Engineering Research Group since 2021, strategically directing research initiatives and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration.
Secured a GACR grant for 'Hardware-Aware Machine Learning' (2024-2026), demonstrating consistent success in competitive funding acquisition.
Mentored 11 PhD and 21 MS students to successful graduation, significantly contributing to the development of future researchers.
Published extensively across 5 books, 50+ journal papers, and 100+ conference papers, achieving an H-Index of 49 and over 12,000 citations.
Delivered 14 invited and keynote talks globally, enhancing the university's international academic reputation and research dissemination.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Summary
Directed technical operations and R&D, overseeing product development of EEG device and strategic innovation for a technology firm.
Highlights
Led technical teams in developing innovative EEG solutions, contributing to the company's product roadmap and technological advancements.
Managed strategic EEG projects, aligning technical development with business objectives to achieve commercial success.
Contributed to the development of intellectual property, including a Malaysia Patent for a 'Wearable System for Identification & Prediction of Partial Seizure' (2021).
Provided expert consultancy to Imaginative Learning Pty Ltd, leveraging deep technical knowledge to solve complex engineering challenges.
Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
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Summary
Held progressive academic and leadership roles, driving research, education, and institutional development in biomedical technology.
Highlights
Headed the HICOE CISIR (National Center on Neuroimaging in Malaysia) from 2014-2018, overseeing national neuroimaging research initiatives.
Directed the Research Cluster on Biomedical Technology (2012-2014), fostering interdisciplinary research and securing significant grants.
Secured 7 funded projects totaling substantial grants, including the 'Intelligent Treatment Management System (ITMS) for MDD' (2015-2017).
Contributed to 5 granted patents, including a 'System and Method for Functional Brain Imaging Using Microwave Radiometry' (MYIPO, 2020), showcasing innovation.
Served as Executive Committee Member for IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Malaysia Chapter (2014-2018), influencing regional professional standards.
Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang, Korea (Republic of)
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Summary
Contributed to academic programs and research in engineering, specializing in areas related to mechatronics and information & communication.
Highlights
Conducted impactful research in mechatronics and information & communication, laying groundwork for advanced engineering applications.
Developed and delivered comprehensive curriculum, enhancing the academic growth and technical skills of students.
Collaborated on interdisciplinary research projects, leading to early publications and establishing a strong academic profile.
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
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Directed the IBM Advanced Career Education Centre, leading technical training and educational programs for professionals.
Highlights
Served as Center Director from 2000-2004, overseeing operational management and program delivery for the education center.
Designed and implemented advanced technical curricula, enhancing career readiness for numerous students.
Mentored and instructed professionals, significantly contributing to their skill development and career progression.
Published by
Biomedical Signal Processing and Control
Summary
Developed a neurophysiological model leveraging resting state EEG for assessing semantic long-term memory performance.
Published by
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
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Innovated a method for single-trial ERP extraction and visual stimuli classification using wavelet transforms and machine learning.
Neural Engineering, Neuroimaging, EEG Signal Processing, ERP Analysis, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Biomedical Signal Processing, Image Processing, Data Analysis, Computational Neuroscience, Biomedical Technology, MRI, fMRI, Wavelet Transform, Huffman Coding, SVD, Matlab, Python.
Research Leadership, Grant Acquisition, Academic Mentorship, Curriculum Development, Technical Instruction, Project Management, Intellectual Property Development, Scientific Publication, Peer Review, Editorial Leadership, Conference Organization, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Strategic Planning.