University of Missouri-Columbia · EngineeringWearable Cardiac Monitoring Lab
Zheng Yan · Columbia, Missouri
Research Focus
Dr. Zheng Yan's lab at the University of Missouri-Columbia is focused on engineering innovative wearable devices for continuous cardiac monitoring. The lab is developing soft, skin-friendly biosensors that can accurately track both electrical and mechanical heart signals, even during physical activity. By enhancing device performance and user comfort, this research aims to improve early detection and treatment of heart diseases, ultimately benefiting patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
wearable technologycardiac monitoringbiocompatible materialsmachine learningbimodal sensorssmart health devicesskin-interfaced systemsheart disease preventionreal-time data processing
Research Aims
4AIM 01Develop multimodal wearable cardiac monitors using porous materials and evaluate them on healthy individuals.
AIM 02Test the device on patients with atrial fibrillation to assess performance during daily activities.
AIM 03Create multifunctional materials that enhance comfort and usability for long-term wear in cardiac patches.
AIM 04Integrate machine learning algorithms for real-time data analysis of cardiac signals to improve diagnostics.
Skills the Lab Values
polymer synthesisdevice fabricationbioelectronic engineeringsignal processingmachine learning programmingprototype testingmaterial characterizationon-body testingextrusion printingdata acquisition
Output against the department
Publications654top 5% of dept.15th of 278
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Citations16ktop 26% of dept.72nd of 278
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