| Title | Brain-Computer Interface and its Potential New Applications |
| Speaker | Dr. Cuntai Guan |
| Chair | Kai Keng Ang |
Abstract
Research in Brain-computer interface has made impressive progress in the past decade, thanks to the advances in technology, brain research, computing and engineering. One of the interesting trends in BCI development is its new applications in consumer and medical applications. In this talk, we will introduce the brain-computer interface system, its research challenges, and its potential applications in restoration, enhancement, supplement, replacement and improvement of brain functions.
Biography
Dr. Cuntai Guan received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Southeast University in 1993. He is a Principal Scientist and Department Head at the Institute for Infocomm Research, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore. His current research interests include neural and biomedical signal processing; neural and cognitive process and its clinical application; brain–computer interface algorithms, systems and its applications. He was the recipient of several awards including g.tec Annual BCI Research Award 2010, IES Prestigious Engineering Achievement Award 2009, etc. He has published over 160 refereed journal and conference papers and holds 13 granted patents and applications. He delivered over 30 keynote and invited talks. He serves in the editorial board of IEEE Access, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, and Frontiers in Neuroprosthetics. He is a senior member of IEEE.
