YANG Geng

Dr. Geng Yang

School of Mechanical Engineering (ME),

State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, 

Zhejiang University (ZJU)

Email:     yanggeng@zju.edu.cn

Phone:    +86 13120971869

CN-310027 Hangzhou, China

Education and Career

11/2016—Present    Research Professor in School of Mechanical Engineering (ME), Zhejiang Univ. (ZJU) Hangzhou, China

05/2015—11/2016  Associate Professor in School of Information Science and Technology (SIST), Fudan Univ. Shanghai, China

04/2013—04/2015  Post-doc, in Industrial and Medical Electronics (IME), Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden

11/2006—04/2013  Ph.D in Electronic Systems (ES), Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden

05/2006                   M Sc. in Instrument Science and Technology, College of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Science, Zhejiang Univ. (ZJU) China

07/2003                   B Sc. in Instrument Science and Technology, College of Biomedical Engineering & Instrument Science, Zhejiang Univ. (ZJU) China

Specialty

Human-Robot Intelligent Interface& Safe Interaction

Artificial Intelligence and its applications in Robotics

Flexible circuits & sensors and heterogeneous integration

Biomedical micro-circuits and systems

Wearable and implantable biomedical sensors and devices

Low power biomedical Mixed-signal IC design

Soft sensing and Soft robotics

Health Internet-of-Things(IoT)

Grants and Awards

· 2013-European EIT ICT Grant:

European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) ICT Doctoral Training Program on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E).

Editorial and Academic Services

Guest Editor of IEEE Reviews in Biomedical Engineering

IEEE IES Technical Committee on Industrial Informatics

Reviewers:

· IEEE Sensors Journal

· Electronics Letters (IET Journal)

· Sensors

· IEEE Journal of Solid State Circuits

· IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics

· IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems

· ACM Transactions on Internet Technology (TOIT)

· Computers in Biology and Medicine

· Recent Patents on Biomedical Engineering

· Minerals (Open Access Mining & Mineral Processing Journal)

· IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference (BioCAS)

· Annual International Conf. of IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS).

· International Symposium on Wearable Computers (ISWC)

· Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IECON)

Invited Tutorial and Talks

· “Hybrid integration of wearable devices on flexible substrate” in “Bionanoelectronics and Nanocomputing” workshop in EMN Bioinspired Material Conference. Geng Yang Kaohsiong, Taiwan, China, March 14-18, 2016

· “Heterogeneous Integrated Smart Systems for Wearable Health-IoT” in on International Conference in Advanced Manufacturing for Multifunctional Miniaturised Devices (ICAM3D) Lirong Zheng, Geng Yang, Zhuo Zou, Qiang Chen, Yiqiang Zhan, Yongfeng Mei and Ran Liu.http://www.icam3d.net/, United Kingdom, June. 2015

· “Frontiers in life Science Technology – from Nano particles to Cloud computing ” in DELTA Summer School on Internet of Things for Health, Turku, Finland. June 2015

· “Intelligent Medical Box with Wireless Bio-Patches for Homecare,” in ICHI 2013: Mini-Symposium RFID & Wireless Sensors for Ubiquitous Healthcare & Internet-of-things, Vilamoura, Portugal, Nov.7-9, 2013  

· “Bio-Chip ASIC and Printed Flexible Active Cable for Wearable Healthcare,” in the 4th International Symposium on Applied Sciences in Biomedical and Communication Technologies, Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 26-29, 2011

· “A Self-organized Intelligent Electrode for Wearable Healthcare,” in the 3rd International Symposium on Applied Sciences in Biomedical and Communication Technologies, Rome, Italy, Nov. 7-10, 2010

Session Chair, TPC of Conferences

· Technical program committee(TPC) of 7^th International Conference on Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare (MobiHealth2017), Wien Austria, 14-16 Nov. 2017

· Technical program committee(TPC) of 2017 International Conference on Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (ICMME2017), Bangkok, Thailand, 26-27 Mar. 2017

· Technical program committee(TPC)and Session Chair of the 5^th International Conference on Enterprise Systems (ES2017), Beijing China, 22-24 Sep.2017

·  Technical program committee (TPC) of 2017 IEEE Global Conference on Signal and Information Processing (GlobalSIP2017), Montreal, Canada, Nov 14-16, 2017

· Technical program committee (TPC) of 2017 IEEE International Conference on Dependable, Autonomic and Secure Computing (DACS2017), Orlando, Florida, USA Nov 6-10, 2017

· Technical program committee(TPC) of 2016 2nd International Conference on Medicine Sciences and Bioengineering (ICMSB 2016), Guangzhou, China Oct.15-16, 2016

· Program committee of SMARTCOMP 2016 (2nd IEEE
International Conference on Smart Computing), PC member of Second International Workshop on Internet of Things for Healthcare, St. Louis, Missouri, United States, May 18-20, 2016.

· Program committee of 2016 International Workshop on Smart Rehabilitation Technologies (IW-SMART), co-located with 14th International Conference on Smart homes and Health Telematics (ICOST 2016), Wuhan, China, May 25-27, 2016

· Program Committee of4th International KES Conference on Innovation in Medicine and Healthcare(KES-InMed-16), Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain June 15-17, 2016.

· Technical Program Committee (TPC) in the 5th International Conference on Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare (MobiHealth 2015), London, Great Britain, Oct.14-16, 2015.

· Technical Program Committee (TPC) and session chair of“Current Trends in Wearable Technologies” in the 4th International Conference on Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare (MobiHealth 2014), Athens, Greece, Nov.3-5, 2014

· Technical Program Committee (TPC) of the 4th International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Networks (CECNet 2015), Shanghai, China, 2015

· Technical Program Committee (TPC) of the 4th International Conference on Electronics, Communications and Networks (CECNet 2014), Beijing, China, Dec.12-15, 2014

· Chair of technique session “Acquisition, Analysis, Processing and Recognition”in the 4th International Symposium on Applied Sciences in Biomedical and Communication Technologies (ISABEL 2011), Barcelona, Spain, Oct.26-29, 2011

Patent

· “A mask-like device for pain detection&assessment&treatment, and consciousness monitoring”, EFS ID: 22905354, Confirmation Num.9318, US provisional patent Jul. 2015

Book Chapter

Li Xie, Li-Rong Zheng, and Geng Yang “Hybrid Integration Technology for Wearable Sensor Systems” in Handbook of Research on the Internet of Things and Advanced Applications in Healthcare, IGI Global, ISSN: 2327-9354, 2016 (to be published)

Publication List

Journal Papers:

1. L. Xie, Y. Feng, G. Yang, Q. Chen, and L.-R. Zheng, “C-RF Interconnections for Paper Electronics” IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters (MWCL), vol.25, no.10, pp.684-686. IF: 1.7, Oct. 2015.

2. G. Yang, L. Xie, M. Mantysalo, X. Zhou, Z. Pang, L. Xu, S. Kao-Walter, Q. Chen, L.-R. Zheng, A Health-IoT Platform Based on the Integration of Intelligent Packaging, Unobtrusive Bio-Sensor and Intelligent Medicine Box, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics (TII), vol.10, no.4, pp.2180-2191, IF: 8.79, Nov. 2014.

3. G. Yang, J. Chen, L. Xie, J. Mao, T. Hannu, and L.-R. Zheng, “A Hybrid Low Power Bio-Patch for Body Surface Potential Measurement” IEEE Journal ofBiomedical and Health Informatics (JBHI), vol.17, no.3, pp.591-599, IF: 2.07, May 2013.

4. G. Yang, L. Xie, M. Mäntysalo, J. Chen, T. Hannu, and L.-R. Zheng, “Bio-Patch Design and Implementation Based on a Low-Power System-on-Chip and Paper-based Inkjet Printing Technology”IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine (T-ITB), vol.16, no.6, pp.1043-1050, IF: 2.07, Nov. 2012. (Featured on cover page)

5. L. Xie, G. Yang, M. Mäntysalo, L. L. Xu, F. Jonsson, and L.-R. Zheng, “Heterogeneous Integration of Bio-Sensing System-on-Chip and Printed Electronics” IEEE Journal on Emerging and Selected Topics in Circuits and Systems (JETCAS),vol.2, no.4, pp.672-682, IF: 1.524, Dec. 2012.

6. J. Chen, L. Rong, F. Jonsson, G. Yang, and L.-R. Zheng, “The Design of All-Digital Polar Transmitter based on ADPLL and Phase Synchronized ΔΣ Modulator,” IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits (JSSC) vol.47, no.5, pp.1154-1164, IF: 3.11, May 2012.

Conference Papers (peer-reviewed):

1. X. Yang, S.-C. Yeh, J. Niu, Y. Gong, G. Yang, “Virtual Reality and EMG-signal Based Hand Rehabilitation”,in the 5th International Conference on Enterprise Systems (ES2017), Beijing China, 22-24 Sep.2017

2. S. Ding, X.P. Ouyang, G. Yang, J. Yang and H.Y Yang. “Proportion­Based  Fuzzy  Gait  Phase  Detection Algorithm  Using  the  Plantar  Pressure”, in the 5th International Conference on Enterprise Systems (ES2017), Beijing China, 22-24 Sep.2017

3. Jia Deng, Jian Niu, Kun Wang, Li Xie, and Geng Yang, “Discriminant Analysis based EMG Pattern Recognition for Hand Function Rehabilitation”, in the 7th International Conference on Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare (MobiHealth 2017), Wien Austria, 14-16 Nov. 2017

4. Z. Hamed, H. Tenhunen, and G. Yang, “A Programmable Low Power Current Source for Bioimpedance Measurement: Towards a Wearable Personalized Health,” in IEEE 37th Annu. Int. Conf. of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society(EMBC2015), pp.2038-2042, Italy, Aug. 2015

5. Rajeev Kumar Kanth, Pasi Liljeberg, Tomi Westerlund, Harish Kumar, Hannu Tenhunen, Qiansu Wan, G. Yang, Li-Rong Zheng, “Information and communication system technology's impacts on personalized and pervasive healthcare: A technological survey”, IEEE Conference on Norbert Wiener in the 21st Century (21CW), 2014

6. G. Ji, G. Yang, K Yang, L.R. Zheng, “A User-friendly Wearable Device Based on Plastic Substrate for Heart Disease Monitoring,” in the 4th International Conference on Computational & Mathematical Biomedical Engineering (CMBE2015), France,Jun.2015

7. G. Ji, W. Ouyang, K. Yang, G. Yang, “SKIN-ATTACHED SENSOR AND ARTIFACT REMOVAL USING CLOUD COMPUTING” in 7th International Conference on e-Health (e-Health2015), Spain, Jul. 2015

8. J. Shen, J. Mao, G. Yang, L. Xie, Y. Feng, M. B. Nejad, Z. Zou, H. Tenhunen,and L.-R. Zheng, “A 180 nm-CMOS Asymmetric UWB-RFID Tag with Real-Time Remote-Monitored ECG-Sensing,” 8th International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices (BIODEVICE2014), Portugal, Jan. 2015

9. A. Anurag, S. R. Moosavi, A.-M. Rahmani, T. Westerlund, G. Yang, P. Liljeberg, and H. Tenhunen, “Pervasive Health Monitoring Based on Internet of Things: Two Case Studies,” 4th International Conference on Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare(MobiHealth2014), Nov. 2014

10. R. Hu, Y. Qin, Y. Tian, Z. Hong, G. Yang, L.-R. Zheng, J. Jia, C. Yang, X. Wu, and Y. Wang. “Biofeedback Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Front-end for Dysphagia Treatment,”  10^th Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference (BIOCAS2014), Oct. 2014

11. S. Hiremath, G. Yang, and K. Mankodiya, “Wearable Internet of Things: Concept, Architectural Components and Promises for Person-Centered Healthcare,” 4th International Conference on Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare (MobiHealth2014),Nov. 2014

12. F. Abtahi, A. Björlin, G. Yang, F. Seoane and K. Lindecrantz, “BODYKOM MOBILE CARDIAC MONITORING SYSTEM: CURRENT STATUS AND DEVELOPMENTS,” 10th Medicinteknikdagarna (MTD 2014) Oct. 2014

13. L. Xie, G. Yang, Linlin Xu, F. Seoane, Q. Chen, and L.-R. Zheng, “Characterization of Dry Biopotential Electrodes,” IEEE 35st Annu. Int. Conf. of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society(EMBC2013), pp.1478-1481, Aug. 2013

14. G. Yang, L. Xie, and L.-R. Zheng, “Evaluation of non-contact flexible electrodes connected with a customized IC-steps towards a fully integrated ECG sensor,” Norchip 2013, pp. 1-5, Nov. 2013.

15. G. Yang, Li Xie, Zhibo Pang, Qiang Chen, Lirong Zheng“INTEGRATION OF Bio-Patch AND iMedBox FOR IN-HOME HEALTHCARE AND SERVICES” in IFMBE Medicinteknikdagarna (MTD 2013), Stockholm, 2013

16. G. Yang, J. Chen, F. Jonsson, T. Hannu, and L.- R. Zheng,“A Multi-Parameter Bio-Electric ASIC Sensor with Integrated 2-Wire Data Transmission Protocol for Wearable Healthcare System” Design Automation & Test in Europe (DATE 2012), Germany, Mar. 2012

17. L. Xie, G. Yang, M. Mäntysalo, F. Jonsson, and L.-R. Zheng, “A System-on-Chip and Paper-based Inkjet Printed Electrodes for a Hybrid Wearable Bio-Sensing System,” IEEE 34st Annu. Int. Conf. of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society(EMBC2012), pp.5026-5029, Aug. 2012.

18. (Invited) G. Yang, Q. Wan, and L.- R. Zheng,“Bio-Chip ASIC and Printed Flexible Cable on Paper Substrate for Wearable Healthcare Applications,” the 4th International Symposium on Applied Sciences in Biomedical and Communication Technologies (ISABEL 2011), Spain, 2011.

19. Q. Wan, G. Yang, Q. Chen, and L-R. Zheng, “Electrical Performance of Inkjet Printed Flexible Cable for ECG Monitoring,”  IEEE 20th Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging and Systems (EPEPS 2011), pp.231-234, Oct. 2011.

20.  (Invited) G. Yang, J. Mao, T. Hannu, and L.- R. Zheng, “Design of a Self-organized Intelligent Electrode for Synchronous Measurement of Multiple Bio-signals in a Wearable Healthcare Monitoring System” the 3rd International Symposium on Applied Sciences in Biomedical and Communication Technologies (ISABEL 2010),Italy, 2010.

21. G. Yang, J. Chen, F. Jonsson, T. Hannu, and L.- R. Zheng, “A 1V 78uW Reconfigurable ASIC Embedded in an Intelligent Electrode for Continuous ECG Applications” 31st Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC 2009), pp.2316-2319, United States, Sep. 2009.(best student paper finalist)

22. G. Yang, J. Chen, T. Hannu, and L.- R. Zheng, “Intelligent Electrode Design for Long-Term ECG Monitoring at Home” IEEE Proc. of 3rd International Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare (PervasiveHealth 2009), pp.1-4, United Kingdom, Apr. 2009.

23. G. Yang, J. Chen, T. Hannu, and L.- R. Zheng, “An ASIC Solution for Intelligent Electrodes and Active-cable Used in a Wearable ECG Monitoring System,” International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices (BIODEVICES 2009), pp.209-213, Portugal, Jan. 2009.

24. G. Yang, J. Chen, Y. Cao, T. Hannu, and L.- R. Zheng, “A Novel Wearable ECG Monitoring System Based on Active-Cable and Intelligent Electrodes,” IEEE Proc. of 10th International Conference on e-Health Networking, Applications and Services (HealthCom2008), pp.156-159, Singapore, Jul. 2008.

For International Students and Post.Doc

M.sc, Ph.D, Post-doc positions are open all year round, welcome talent candidateswith suitablebackground sending your CV and supplementary documents to my email (yanggeng@zju.edu.cn).

The prospective candidates are expected to have study or working experience in one or several fields below:

Mirco-electronics, Mechatronics, Sensor and actuator technology, Biomedical circuits and system, Embedded system, Electronics, Computer and Communication technology. etc.

The research group of mine focuses on Flexible and Embedded Electronics, Soft Sensing and Actuating Tech, Hybri integration tech, Advanced Robotics, Human-Robot Interface &Interaction Tech, Artificial Intelligence and its application in Robotics.

For foreign Post.Doc, Ph.D and M.sc candidates, both National and University Scholarship opportunities are available. Supporting letters will be issued once admitted.

More info below:

http://iczu.zju.edu.cn/english/redir.php?catalog_id=228