IEEE Sensors Council Distinguished
Lecture information
J.-C. Chiao, Southern Methodist University
IEEE Sensors Council Distinguished Lecturer
2017-2019
Title:
Implantable and Wearable Wireless Medical
Sensors
Abstract:
Recent advances in micro- and nano-technologies provide unique interfacing
functionalities to human tissues, with features of miniaturization and low
power consumption. Interfaces between biological objects and electronics allow
quantitative measurement and documentation of physiological and biochemical
parameters, and even behaviors. The interfaces also provide direct modification
of cells, tissues, or organs by electrical stimulation making it possible to
manage chronic diseases with a closed loop between body and portable computer.
Wireless communication and power transfer in the implantable systems enable
in-situ sensing for freely-behaving animals or
patients without constrains. Wireless networking also allows ubiquitous access
to physiological information for treating complex problems in body.
This lecture focuses on our research progress
in wireless micro sensors for clinical and neurobiological applications. The
systems are based on integrated platforms such as wireless energy transfer for
batteryless implants, miniature and flexible electrochemical sensors,
nanoparticle modified surfaces, microelectromechanical system devices, and
wireless communication. Several implantable, wireless diagnosis and therapeutic
systems targeting management of pain and gastric disorders will be discussed
with emphases on the sensor technologies. These technologies empower new
personalized medicines to improve human welfare and assist better living.
Sensor device designs, fabrication, characterization, system integration and
clinical experiments will be presented.
Bio
J.-C. Chiao is Mary and Richard Templeton Centennial
Chair of Electrical Engineering at Southern Methodist University (SMU). He
received his PhD at Caltech and was with Bellcore, University of Hawaii-Manoa
and Chorum Technologies. He was Greene professor and Garrett professor of
Electrical Engineering at University of Texas - Arlington in 2002–18.
Dr. Chiao has published more than 260
peer-reviewed papers and received 13 patents. He received the 2011 O'Donnell
Award in Engineering presented by The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and
Science of Texas. He received the Tech Titan Technology Innovator Award;
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Excellence in Engineering Teaching Award; Research
in Medicine milestone award by Heroes of Healthcare; IEEE MTT Distinguished
Microwave Lecturer; IEEE Region 5 Outstanding Engineering Educator and
individual Achievement awards. Currently, he is an IEEE Sensors Council Distinguished
Lecturer and serving as the Editor-in-Chief for Journal of Electromagnetics, RF
and Microwaves in Medicine and Biology. His webpage is at http://faculty.smu.edu/jcchiao/
IEEE Sensor
Forum Talk
Oct. 13 2016
Wireless
Medical Sensors
J.-C. Chiao, University of Texas at Arlington
This presentation focuses on the development
of wireless micro devices and systems for medical applications at UT-Arlington.
They are based on technology platforms such as wireless energy transfer for
batteryless implants, miniature electrochemical sensors, nanoparticle modified
surfaces, MEMS devices and wireless communication. An integrated wireless body
network for chronic pain management will be discussed. The system provides a
wireless closed loop for neurorecorders to recognize
pain signals and neurostimulators to inhibit pain. Batteryless endoluminal
sensing telemeter architecture will also be discussed with an esophagus implant
for remote diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), an endoscopically-implantable wireless gastro-stimulator for
gastroparesis management, and a wireless system to monitor the neural system
health during spine surgery. These applications enable new medicines to improve
human welfare and assist better living.