PhD Geng Yang
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION
Geng Yang came to School of Information and Communication Technology in 2006 for PhD studies. Here he has developed an ultra-low power bio-sensing and conditioning microchip, which can detect various bio-signals from a human body. And now he has graduated as a PhD in Electronic and Computer Systems.
Where are you from and where did you study before coming to School of ICT?
– I received B.S. and M.S. degrees from the College of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. I continued with my Ph.D research at KTH since 2006.
What is your topic and why did you choose it?
– I am specialized in mixed-mode IC design for biomedical devices, intelligent sensors, and the development of low-power biomedical circuits and systems. The reason why I choose this topic and why I like this area is that, currently there are many diseases can not be completely cured. Many people suffering from these diseases need medical care or assistance to relieve their pain. Advanced medical devices are key elements and irreplaceable in this process. So I find it would be interesting and meaningful to conduct research in this area.
Tell us something about your results
– I developed an ultra-low power bio-sensing and conditioning microchip, which can detect various bio-signals from human body. Based on this tiny microchip, a flexible patch-like sensor is developed. The patch can be easily attached to the human body with respect to the skin convexity, and bio-electrical signals, e.g electrocardiogram (ECG) can be sensed and wirelessly transmitted out to a smart phone for real-time display or analysis.
What will the future bring for your research topic?
– My career vision is to apply my skills and experience into the challenging development of various advanced medical devices/systems. Use these devices to relieve patients’ pain, extend people’s lives, sometimes, save their lives, and make them useful for the whole society.
How do your future plans look like?
– I enjoy the work in academia and find a lot of fun there. So after graduation, I'd love to continue my work at university or a research institute.