Committee Members

Guanhua Lin, received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2011. Since 2023, he is an associate professor (principal investigator) at Fujian Normal University in China, and his researches include development of functional materials and their applications in various fields such as sensor, green chemistry, and energy. Now, his studies focus on three directions: (1) synthesis and self-assembly of nanoparticles for building advanced nano/microstructures; (2) developing manipulation strategies for controlling the behaviors and performances of various colloidal particles such as droplets to prepare micro/nanorobots; (3) designing bionic intelligent materials, including bionic self-sensing flexible skin. In 2021, he has been recognized as Vebleo Fellow.

Dr. Caizhi Liao obtained his Ph.D. from the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) at the University of Queensland (UQ) in 2020. He is the Assistant Professor (PI) at the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology (SUAT). Previously, he worked as a Research Fellow at Cambridge University. His research fields include bioelectronics (Flexible, Wearable and Implantable), biosensors, and AI for Healthcare. Dr. Liao serves as the Editor of Scientifica (Wiley), the Associate Editor of the Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences, the Guest Editor of many highly reputed journals, and the Editorial Board Member of dozens of other scientific journals. In addition, Dr. Liao served as the Committee Chair and Technical Committee Member of dozens of international conferences.

Chia-Hung Chen is a researcher and faculty member at City University of Hong Kong, with expertise in biomedical engineering, microfluidics, and biosensing technologies. His research focuses on developing lab-on-a-chip systems and diagnostic platforms for healthcare and environmental monitoring. Dr. Chen has authored numerous scientific publications and actively contributes to interdisciplinary innovation at the interface of engineering and life sciences.

Osvaldo is a researcher at the Institute of Physics of São Carlos (IFSC), University of São Paulo (USP), with expertise in photonics, optical physics, and advanced imaging techniques. His work focuses on the development of innovative optical systems for applications in biomedical imaging, spectroscopy, and material characterization. Dr. Osvaldo has contributed to numerous scientific publications and collaborative projects, advancing research at the intersection of physics and life sciences.

Umer Hassan is a faculty member at Rutgers University, specializing in biomedical engineering and health technologies. His research focuses on the development of point-of-care diagnostic systems, biosensors, and personalized medicine tools aimed at improving global health outcomes. Dr. Hassan has led and contributed to numerous interdisciplinary research initiatives and is committed to translating scientific innovation into real-world healthcare solutions.

J. J. Prías Barragán is a researcher and faculty member at the University of Quindío, Colombia, specializing in chemistry and materials science. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of novel materials for applications in environmental remediation, catalysis, and nanotechnology. Dr. Prías Barragán has participated in various interdisciplinary projects and has contributed to scientific publications that support innovation and sustainability in the region.

Chang Kyoung Choi is a faculty member at Michigan Technological University, with research interests in mechanical engineering, microfluidics, and thermal sciences. His work involves the development of advanced microsystems and energy-efficient technologies, contributing to innovations in biomedical devices and thermal management. Dr. Choi has authored numerous scholarly articles and is recognized for his contributions to experimental and computational fluid dynamics.

Vengadesh Periasamy is a researcher and academic at the University of Malaya, specializing in materials science and nanotechnology. His research focuses on advanced materials for energy storage, sensors, and electronic applications. Dr. Periasamy has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and actively collaborates on multidisciplinary projects across academia and industry. He is committed to advancing sustainable technologies through innovation and scientific excellence.

Zach Zinsli is an academic affiliated with Harvard University, focusing on the intersections of philosophy, ethics, and political theory. His work explores contemporary moral and political challenges through both historical and analytical lenses. With a background in philosophy and the humanities, he contributes to scholarly discourse on justice, civic responsibility, and ethical frameworks in modern society.

Nicolas H. Voelcker is a renowned materials scientist and bioengineer, currently serving as a Professor at Monash University and the Director of the Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication (MCN). His research focuses on the development of advanced nanomaterials for biomedical applications, including drug delivery, biosensing, and diagnostics. With a strong background in surface chemistry and nanotechnology, Professor Voelcker has authored numerous high-impact publications and holds several patents. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering and has received multiple awards for his contributions to science and innovation.

Vengadesh’s research covers a comprehensive multi-disciplinary approach whereby
underlying fundamentals are thoroughly investigated to enable possible applications by
constructing, characterizing and testing prototype sensors and devices. He is actively pursuing
frontier research into fundamental nucleic acids and protein electronics, which would
ultimately enable development of rapid DNA/RNA/protein/cell detection kits and devices. Dr.
Vengadesh focuses on developing both the electronic (eProfiler-L) and electrochemical
(eProfiler-S)- based solid-state sensors for the detection and identification of pathogens and
other organisms, biomarkers from sweat, tears and other sources etc which could be utilized
in numerous industries such as healthcare, electrochemical, agriculture, aquaculture,
forensics, food and beverage (F&B), water management and others. The first in-its-class of
electronic and electrochemical sensors, which are now extensively patented and protected,
forms the technology behind his spin-off company, allows a universal detection method based
on characteristic electronic (eProfiles) and electrochemical (eSignatures) profiles. In-line with
this, research directions are therefore directed towards understanding interfacial electronic
and electro/biochemical properties by deciphering extracted eProfiles and eSignatures to be
applied in relevant applications. In anticipation of the launch of the first products for
commercialization, Dr. Vengadesh is therefore currently involved in prototyping and validation
activities of the technologies working in collaboration with relevant researchers and industries
around the globe.

Chenzhong LI is a X.Q. Deng Presidential Chair Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, the editor-in-chief of the international flagship academic journal Biosensor and Bioelectronics (IF13), the deputy editor-in-chief of RESEARCH (IF11) sponsored by the China Association for Science and Technology, and the journal Technology and Innovation of the National Academy of Inventors. Editor-in-Chief of Journal.

Rosa Fireman Dutra is associate professor at the Federal University of Pernambuco
(UFPE), Brazil. She is Leader of Biosensors and Bioengineering Research Group, Electronic
Engineer and has gone her PhD in biosensors area (Brazil) with focus on point-of-care devices.

Dr. Luis Benítez de Lugo Enrich has been a professor of Prehistory at the Complutense University of Madrid since 2021. He has previously carried out teaching and research activities at other public universities since 2004: the National University of Distance Education and the Autonomous University of Madrid. For 27 years he was an independent consultant in Archaeology.

Vladimir G. Chigrinov is Professor of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology since 1999. He is an Expert in Flat Panel Technology in Russia, recognized by the World Technology Evaluation Centre, 1994, and SID Fellow since 2008. He is an author of 6 books, 31 reviews and book chapters, about 322 journal papers, more than 677 Conference presentations, and 121 patents and patent applications including 38 US patents in the field of liquid crystals since 1974.

He got Excellent Research Award of HKUST School of Engineering in 2012. He obtained Gold Medal and The Best Award in the Invention & Innovation Awards 2014 held at the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2014, which was hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 20-22 Feb 2014. He is a Member of EU Academy of Sciences (EUAS) since July 2017.

Arzum Erdem received Bachelor in Pharmacy from Ege University, Izmir, Turkey in 1993. She received the master degree in 1996 and PhD degree in 2000 in the Department of Analytical Chemistry at the same university in Izmir. She worked as an Assistant Professor from 2000 to 2003 and as an Associated Professor from 2003 to 2009 at the Analytical Chemistry Department of the Faculty of Pharmacy in Ege University. She has been working at the same department as a Full Professor since 2009. Arzum Erdem has initiated many national and international collaborative research on development and applications of electrochemical (bio)sensors based on drug, enzyme and nucleic acids. Her recent research is centred on the development of novel transducers and chemical and biological recognition systems by using different nanomaterials (e.g, graphenes, magnetic nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, gold and silver nanoparticles, dendrimers, nanowires, nanorods etc.) designed for electrochemical sensing of nucleic acid (DNA, miRNA) hybridization, and also the specific interactions between drug and DNA, or protein and DNA, aptamer-protein and also the development of integrated analytical systems for environmental monitoring, food safety, industry and biomedical monitoring.

Chen is focused on developing integrative platforms for biomedical applications. Compared with most platforms using gene sequence for quantitative biology, integrative functional assay offers unique advantages for the rapid characterization of biological samples for diagnosis and timely precision medicine. With the possibility of high-throughput biological sample screening and cell sorting using the integrative platform, statistically information could be obtained for effective quantitative biological analysis. For example, an intelligent system that integrated imaging technology, multiplexed chemical sensors and a computational data-analysis method was previously developed to analyze small amounts of physiological samples to determine the disease progression of individual patients with cancer. Before joining City University of Hong Kong, Prof. Chen worked at National University of Singapore and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. degree at University of Cambridge. He earned his M.S. degree at Harvard University, and earned his B.S. degree at National Taiwan University.