Metal-containing polymers represent an important research field due to their combination of unique and intriguing redox, electronic, magnetic, optical, and catalytic properties and their ability to be easily processed and fabricated into thin films, fibers, and other forms. As these metallopolymers can be readily shaped and patterned using various lithographic techniques, they offer a convenient synthetic access to patterned arrays of metal NPs with control of their composition and density per unit area.

Wildlife monitoring provides valuable information for conservation, research and disease management, but most wildlife monitoring methods are expensive and labour intensive. This presentation will cover our research on applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor wildlife in new and more effective ways, overcoming the limitations of current monitoring methods. We present our integrated framework for data collection and annotation, AI method development and validation, to improve feedback loops between AI and ecological data.

The multifaceted nature of individual health can be captured using an array of physiological and behavioral indicators, including but not limited to respiratory patterns, cardiac rhythms, neural activity as evidenced by brain waves, articulation and linguistic nuances, kinesthetic dynamics, and the intricate details captured in medical imaging. This talk will present innovative wireless sensing and advanced machine learning technologies, which have the potential to transform daily health monitoring and revolutionize the accuracy and efficiency of disease diagnosis.

Robotic exoskeletons are advanced wearable devices designed to enhance the capabilities of disabled patients and manual laborers engaged in routine heavy manual work. These exoskeletons incorporate powered assistance and support mechanisms, enabling users to experience improved limb movement, strength, and endurance. Active rigid exoskeletons, commonly employed in this context, consist of a stiff frame or structure worn over the body.

Modern mechatronic systems provide precision and automation through highly specialized sensors, controllers, actuators, and batteries connected by electrical wires. Many natural organisms (e.g., bacteria, fungi, and plants) have evolved intelligent behaviors without sharing the same system architecture. Instead, the functions are partially encoded in the material and structures, and the control is performed by mechanical interactions between the material and the environment.

Fashion is an integral part of society, culture, economy, and the daily lives of everyone, reflecting people’s values, beliefs, and identities and influencing perceptions, emotions, and well-being. In this talk, Dr. Tracy Mok will share her work on computer-aided fashion creation and realization, adopting an integrated approach through industry and university collaborations.