Bloorview Research Institute

Scientist Profiles

Name: Tom Chau

Title: Senior Scientist and Canada Research Chair in Paediatric Rehabilitation Engineering

Theme: Innovation & Development

Education:

Ph.D., Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo
M.A.Sc., Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Toronto
B.A.Sc., Engineering Science, University of Toronto

University Position:

• Associate Professor & Coordinator of Clinical Engineering Program
• Leader, NSERC CREATE: Academic Rehabilitation Engineering (CARE) Program (www.care.ibbme.utoronto.ca)

Research Interests:

Application of intelligent systems and pattern discovery to address real clinical-driven issues within an interdisciplinary framework including: mechanomyographic control of upper extremity prosthesis, user-based design in upper extremity prosthetics, physiological access pathways (e.g., thermal imaging, skin conductance, near-infrared spectroscopy, ventilation, muscle vibrations) for individuals with severe motor impairments, augmented environments, non-invasive detection of aspiration in individuals with dysphagia, neuromotor dynamics, movement time and movement choices, and non-contact communication aids.

• Peer Reviewed Papers

Contact Information:
Bloorview Research Institute,
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Kilgour Road
Toronto, Ontario M4G 1R8

Tel: 416-425-6220, extension 3515 (Bloorview)
Tel: (416) 978-6108 (IBBME)

E-mail: tom.chau at utoronto dot ca

Website: www.prismlab.org

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