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Functional Materials for Clean Energy Application
Dr Chang , Wei Sea Associate Professor PhD
Research expertise : III-V semiconductors ; Functional oxides ; Surfaces & Interfaces ; Sensors & Actuators
E : chang . wei . sea @ monash . edu T : + 603 5514 5677
Understanding and Improving Human Motion Complex for a Better Quality of Life
Dr Darwin Gouwanda Associate Professor PhD
Research expertise : Human Motion Analysis , Biomedical Instrumentation and Device , Signal Processing and Artificial Intelligence
E : darwin . gouwanda @ monash edu T : + 603 5514 5655
We fabricate epitaxy thin films , nanostructures and interfaces using pulsed laser deposition ( PLD ) system . We combine nanofabrication and advanced AFM technique to modify surfaces and interfaces , improving conduction , Schottky and Ohmic contact across heterojunctions , p-n junction for integrated sensing , energy storage , and photoelectrochemical applications . Current available projects : 1 . Electronic devices for ( a ) nanogenerators / MEMs ; ( b ) power device
2 . Development FET-ferroelectric for green hydrogen / storage
Human motion is a combination of complex tasks executed by the neural system , proprioceptors , and musculoskeletal system . Even though an activity such as reaching and grasping a cup of water may seem trivial to most of us , it requires the activation of our senses to perceive the location of the cup and the coordination of our hand and arm , and proprioceptors to reach , sense , and grasp the cup firmly , making sure the water does not spill . This research involves the understanding of the human motion complex from an engineering perspective and designing assistive and rehabilitative devices to better coordinate human limbs in performing activities of daily living .
Existing research projects include :
1 . Determination of human gait spatio-temporal gait parameters using wireless inertial measurement unit ( IMU ).
2 . Investigating the coordination of human lower extremity in asymmetrical gait .
3 . Design and development of ankle rehabilitation robot . 4 . Development of hand and arm assistive robotic device .
Determination of gait parameters using wireless Inertial Measurement Unit ( IMU )
Design of Ankle Rehabilitation Robot
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RESEARCHER PROFILE 2025 / 2026