Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5002-2273
Scopus Author ID: 24546981600
Google Scholar Profile: dcHZGjkAAAAJ
Impact
Qualifications (Brief)
BEng(CUHK), MPhil(CUHK), PhD(CUHK), MHKIE
Qualifications/Experiences
Education & Experience
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2006 - 2012 |
Postdoctoral Researcher |
Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Michigan State University |
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2002 - 2005 |
Ph.D. |
Automation and Computer-Aided Engineering |
Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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2000 - 2002 |
M.Phil. |
Automation and Computer-Aided Engineering |
Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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1997 - 2000 |
B.Eng. |
Mechanical and Automation Engineering |
Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Biography
King Wai Chiu LAI is currently an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at City University of Hong Kong. He was the postdoc in the Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU), USA. He received his B. Eng. degree in Mechanical and Automation Engineering, M. Phil and Ph.D. degrees in Automation and Computer-Aided Engineering, all from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
He has over 17 years of research experience in micro/nano manipulation and micro/nano assembly. His main research interests include development of micro/nano sensors using MEMS and nanotechnology; design and fabrication of MEMS/nano systems and devices, optical sensing system and photovoltaics, nanobiotechnology, automation and manipulation of micro/nano scale systems. He has been devoting to the research and development of nanomanufacturing technology for various nanodevices. He developed a micro/nano robot and a microinjection system for microassembly and microspotting of nanomaterials such as carbon nanotube, graphene etc. He has also developed apply the systems for the observation and manipulation of different biological samples such as living cells and DNA strands. He published more than 80 peer-reviewed conference papers, book chapters and high-quality journals in the field of micromanipulation, nanorobotics and MEMS devices.
His papers were nominated as the Best Conference Paper in international conferences. He has authored/co-authored 50 journal papers, 5 invention patents/pending patents, 9 book chapters and 61 conference papers. He also served as Organizing Committee Chair for 2009, 2010 IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conference, 2009 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems and Technical Session Chair for 2007, 2010, 2011 IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology Conferences, 2010 IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular System and 2010 IEEE International Conference on Nano/Molecular Medicine and Engineering.
Prizes/Honours
Awards
- 2020 CityU Outstanding Supervisor Award Scheme
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2020 Student Innovation Grand Award, Hong Kong ICT Awards 2020
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2020 Student Innovation (Post-Graduate) Gold Award, Hong Kong ICT Awards 2020
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2019 CityU Outstanding Supervisor Award Scheme
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2019 First Prize (Construction Sustainability), CIC Construction Innovation Award
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2019 Best Poster Award, the 19th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE-Nano)
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2017 Second Prize (Construction Safety), CIC Construction Innovation Award
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2017 Best Engineering Design Award, Best Artistic Design Award, and Best Team Spirit Award, Robocon 2017 - Hong Kong Contest
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2016 Third Prize, “Challenge Cup” National Competition – Hong Kong Regional Final
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2016 Outstanding Project Award, HKIE Student Project Competition (MI Division)
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2016 First Prize, IEEE EMBS Hong Kong-Macau Chapter Student Competition
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2016 Best Poster Presentation Award, CityU CSE Discovery and Innovation Gala
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2015/2016 Teaching Excellent Award, City University of Hong Kong
- 2014 Silver Award, HKEIA Innovation & Technology Project Competition
- 2013/2014 Outstanding Academic Performance Award for Research Degree Students (PhD Student: FANG Yuqiang)
- 2013 Best Conference Paper Award, the 13th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology (IEEE-Nano)
Position(s) Available
*** Recruitment/Openings ***
Looking for enthusiastic graduate students, research assistants and undergraduate researchers to perform research in the followings areas:
- Nano-robotics and nano-manipulation
- Design and fabrication of nano/bio devices and sensors
- Mechatronic design
- Service robot design
- AI
Interested applicants please send your CV to [email protected]
Research Interests/Areas
- Scanning probe microscopy
- Micro-/nano-manipulation
- Nano electronics and devices
- Photovoltaics
- Bio-nanotechnology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Research output
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Assessing Sarcopenia-Prone Risk through Daily Activity of Gait With AI-Powered Wearable IoT Sensors
ZHANG, H. (Co-first Author), WANG, K. (Co-first Author), CHENG, C. Y. M. (Co-first Author), CHEN, M., LAI, K. W. C., OR, C. K., HU, Y., VELLAISAMY, A. L. R., LAM, C. L. K., XI, N., LOU, V. W. Q. & LI, W. J., 18 Feb 2025, (Online published) In: IEEE Internet of Things Journal. 13 p.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Liquid-Metal-Based Multichannel Strain Sensor for Sign Language Gesture Classification Using Machine Learning
Zhang, J. (Co-first Author), Zou, X. (Co-first Author), Li, Z., Chan, C. P. Y. & Lai, K. W. C., 29 Jan 2025, In: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 17, 4, p. 6957-6968Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Multi-Risk-Level Sarcopenia-Prone Screening via Machine Learning Classification of Sit-to-Stand Motion Metrics from Wearable Sensors
Wang, K., Zhang, H., Cheng, C. Y. M., Chen, M., Lai, K. W. C., Or, C. K., Hu, Y., Vellaisamy, A. L. R., Lam, C. L. K., Xi, N., Lou, V. W. & Li, W. J., 17 Feb 2025, (Online published) In: Advanced Intelligent Systems. 2401120.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
Open Access -
System And Method With Artificial Intelligence Patch Clamp For Automated Recording And Kinetics Analysis
LAI, W. C. K. (Inventor) & YANG, S. (Inventor), 11 Mar 2025, (Accepted/In press/Filed) Priority No. 19/076,999Research output: Patents, Agreements and Assignments › RGC 51 - Patents (CityUHK)
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Adhesive Skin Strain Sensor for Human Hand Motion Monitoring
Zhang, J., Zou, X., Yu Chan, C. P. & Lai, K. W. C., 2024, 2024 IEEE 14th International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER). IEEE, p. 692-696 (IEEE International Conference on Cyber Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems, CYBER).Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review
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CRF-ExtU-Lead: Transferable Programming Methods for Mobile Manipulator Task Planning
XI, N. (Main Project Coordinator [External]) & LAI, W. C. K. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
30/06/23 → …
Project: Research
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TBRS-ExtU-Lead: Intelligent Robotics for Elderly Assistance in Hong Kong
WANG, W. (Main Project Coordinator [External]), LI, W. J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & LAI, W. C. K. (Co-Investigator)
1/11/20 → …
Project: Research
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TBRS-ExtU-Lead: Intelligent Robotics for Elderly Assistance in Hong Kong
WANG, W. (Main Project Coordinator [External]), LAI, W. C. K. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator) & LI, W. J. (Co-Investigator)
1/11/20 → …
Project: Research
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ITF: Development of Automated Visual-tracking Gimbal System for AI-based Remote Inspection of Outdoor Pipe
LAI, W. C. K. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), CHEUNG, P. K. (Co-Investigator) & YEUNG, P. C. K. (Co-Investigator)
1/10/21 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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CRF-ExtU-Lead: Super Reality for Hands-on Online Education
LAU, H. Y. K. (Main Project Coordinator [External]) & LAI, W. C. K. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/06/21 → 30/11/24
Project: Research
Prizes
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Teaching Excellence Awards 2021/22
LAI, W. C. K. (Recipient), May 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Silver Medal at 2022 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days
LO, W. C. (Recipient), LAI, W. C. K. (Recipient), CHOW, O. W. E. (Recipient), CHAN, H. L. (Recipient) & KONG, K. W. (Recipient), Mar 2022
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Student Innovation (Post-Graduate) Gold Award, Hong Kong ICT Awards 2020
LI, X. (Recipient) & LAI, W. C. K. (Recipient), 7 Nov 2020
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
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Best Conference Paper Award, the 13th IEEE International Conference on Nanotechnology
LAI, W. C. K. (Recipient), 7 Aug 2013
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards
Supervised Students
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Mr. Colin Pak Yu CHAN, 陳柏儒
- Department of Biomedical Engineering - Research Assistant
Person: Doctor of Philosophy (Student), Research Assistant
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