Hailiang WangResearch Assistant Professor
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Biography
Short Description
Dr. Hailiang Wang is a Research Assistant Professor in the School of Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He received his Ph.D. degree (Human Factors Engineering) and MSc. degree (Industrial Engineering) from The University of Hong Kong, and Mphil degree (Management) and Bachelor degree (Management) from Dalian University of Technology.
Research Interests
His research work focuses on the application of human factors and ergonomics, smart technology (e.g. VR/AR, sensor, AIoT), and big data techniques to design health care systems/devices, improve human-computer interactions, and further enhance people’s safety and health.
Teaching Areas
◆ Design Research (Product Design, BA)
◆ Introduction to Ergonomics (Design Strategies, MDes)
◆ Digital Aesthetics (Interactive Media, BA)
Recruitment
I am looking for Ph.D. students, research assistants/associates, and student helpers.Interested candidates please send your CV, transcripts, and publications (if any) to me for consideration.
Selected Publications
◆ Hsu, Y.C.,Wang, H.L., Zhao, Y.*, Chen, F., Tsui, K.L. (2021). Automatic Recognition and Analysis of Balance Activity in Community-dwelling Older Adults: Algorithm Validation.Journal of Medical Internet Research(in press).
◆Pan, H., Zhao, Y.,Wang, H.L. *, Li, X., Leung, E., Chen, F., Cabrera, J., Tsui, K.L. (2021). Influencing factors of Barthel index scores among the community-dwelling elderly in Hong Kong: A Random Intercept Model.BMC Geriatric21, 484.
◆Fan, X.M.,Wang, H.L., Zhao, Y.*, Ye Li, and Tsui, K.L. (2021), An adaptive weight learning-based multitask deep network for continuous blood pressure estimation using electrocardiogram signals.Sensors, 21(5):1595.
◆Wang, H.L., Tao, D.*, Cai, J., Qu, X. (2021). Effects of vibration and target size on the use of input devices in pointing and dragging-and-dropping tasks.Human Factors and Ergonomics in Manufacturing & Service Industries, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1002/hfm.20938
◆Wang, H.L., Tao, D.*, and Yan, M. (2021). Effects of text enhancement on reduction of look-alike drug name confusion: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Quality Management in Healthcare, 30(4):233-243.
On-going Projects (as PI)
◆ "Development of an immersive virtual reality-based, sensor-augmented system for treatment and assessment of mild cognitive impairment"; Start-up Fund for RAPs, PolyU (UGC).
◆"A technology-augmented gait and balance self-management system for older adults: prototype design and usability test"; Departmental Supporting Fund, PolyU (UGC).
◆"Walking towards successful aging: design and evaluation of a smart stick"; Undergraduate Research and Innovation Scheme, PolyU (UGC).
◆"Labeling design for medicines: how to reduce confusion errors caused by look-alike drug names"; Departmental Start-up Fund, PolyU (UGC).
◆"Research on the visual search mechanism and intervention strategy for medical workers in look-alike drug name selection"; National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC).