CV - Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Anderse n M. S. Ang
Updated
2015-Jan-22
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Hong Kong
Postal address : Room501, Chow Yei Ching Building, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, HK
Tel : (+852) 6182 3769 email: [email protected] webpage: http://www.eee.hku.hk/~msang/
Summary : Energetic self-starter, strong analytical thinker, enthusiastic eager learner. expertise in EEG and BCI
Education
MPhil student in Biomedical Engineering
University of
Research: High Dimensional Blind EEG Analysis and Brain-Computer Interface
Hong Kong
2011Sept-2014Jun
BEng(magna cum laude) in Electronic and Communication Engineering
Final Year Project : “Single Channel Hybrid EEG/EOG-based Brain Computer Interface” - A totally self-proposed
2014Sept-2016Jun
project which was developed individually and was graded A+ . The project (and its later modifications) has won one
sponsorship , two champions in two IEEE student paper competitions ( both in Aug 2014). The project has also been presented
in one IEEE CIS webinar and further extended into one IEEE transaction paper (first author with equal contribution), in press.
Research/working Experience
Since 2014Sep
Part time research assistant, School of Nursing, HKU Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine
 Software implementation and machine learning research on cardiovascular risk assessment on
the project : “Preventing excess weight gain in primary school children:Train the trainer
through knowledge exchange”
2014May-Jun, Aug
2013Nov-Dec
2013Oct-Nov
2013Oct
Since 2013Sep
2013Jul-Aug
Full time UG research Assistant,, Control Engineering Lab, HKU EEE
 Implementation work on computer vision
Part time UG research assistant, Neural Engineering Lab, HKU EEE
 Research work on single channel BCI
Part time experimenter, Electromagnetics Group, HKU EEE
 Experimentation on Lab-Volt Microwave System
Part time UG research assistant, Neural Eng. Lab, Dept. of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, HKU
 Research Work on clinical BCI
Collaborator, NeuroSky(Hong Kong)
 Research work on single channel blind source separation for BCI
Internship, Geotechnical Engineering Office, Mainland West Division, CEDD
 Implementation, enhancement and UI design of intelligent Digital Image Database system
Publications
1.
J. F. Wu, A. M. S. Ang, K. M. Tsui, Y. S. Hung, Y. Hu, S. C. Chan, J. N. F. Mak, Z. G. Zhang , “Efficient
2.
Implementation and Design of A New Single-Channel Electrooculography-based Human-Machine Interface
System“, IEEE Transaction on Circuits and Systems II, in press (IF 1.33 )
A. M. S. Ang, Z. G. Zhang, Y. S. Hung, J. N. F. Mak, “A User-friendly Wearable Single-channel EOG-based
Human-Computer Interface for Cursor Control”, 7th International IEEE EMBS Neural Engineering
Conference 2015, Montpellier, France
Student paper competitions
1.
A. M. S. Ang, “Single-Channel Electrooculography-based Human-Machine Interface”, IEEE (HK)
Computational Intelligence Chapter FYP Competition 2014
2.
A. M. S. Ang, “Design of A Novel Ocular-electromyography-based Portable and Mobile Human-Machine
Interface”, IEEE EMBS HK-Macau Joint Chapter Student Paper Competition 2014
Presentations
1.
Single-Channel EOG-based Human Computer Interface System for simple computer control, IEEE CIS Junior
Webinar, 2014 Nov-7. Available here :
http://jamesyu.me/jws/webinars/Single_Channel_EOG-based_HCI_System_for_Simple_Computer_Control.html
Conferences
1. Random matrices and their applications, Hong Kong, 2015-Jan
2. Statistics and Computational Interface to Big Data, Hong Kong, 2015-Jan
3. 19th International Conference on Digital Signal Processing, Hong Kong, 2014-Aug
Research grant
2013Jun
-2014Jun
Principal Investigator, Devising a computer-access solution using non-invasive brain-computer
interface for individuals with cerebral palsy”, supported by HKU 81 Inclusion Fund , HKU
(HK$10,000)
Awards/Prizes
2014Ang
2014Aug
2014Jul
2013Oct
2012Aug
2011Apr
Since2011
Champion, IEEE Computational Intelligence HK Chapter FYP Competition 2014
First Prize, IEEE EMBS HK-Macau Joint Chapter Student Paper Competition 2014
Postgraduate Scholarship, The University of Hong Kong
EE72 K.M.Yung Scholarship, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HKU
Certificates of Outstanding Performance, Dept. of EEE,HKU
Certificate of Outstanding Performance and Service Award, TMCC Orchestra
Research assistantship / Teaching assistantship , numerous times
My undergraduate studies
Selected technical courses taken
Bio-signals and systems, Fuzzy systems, Neural networks, Information Theory and
Coding, Communication Engineering, Optical Networking Devices, Electronic
Devices and Circuits, Control systems, Robotics, Microwave engineering,
Numerical methods, Optimizations , Software Engineering, Operating Systems,
Computer Organization and Microprocessors, Computer Programmings I, II, III.
Engineering Maths I, II
My UG grades
2011-2012 Sem 1
2.77
2011-2012 Sem 2
3.13
2012-2013 Sem1
3.50
2012-2013 Sem 2
3.28
2013-2014 Sem 1
3.40
2013-2014 Sem 2
4.08
My MPhil studies
Selected technical courses taken
Digital Signal Processing, Methods for signal processing, Statistical Methods, SOS/Polynomial
Programming and Linear Matrix Inequality, Convex Optimization, Robustness Analysis of Uncertain
system
Experience in Teaching/Educational Service
2015Jan-May
Since2014Sep
ENGG111D Computer Programming and Applications
Beta tester of MOOC HKU01x Epidemics
Course design assistant/consultant of MOOC HKU03x Humanity and Nature in Chinese Thought
2014Sep-Nov
Certificate of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Centre for the
Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, HKU
2014Oct
Mathematics Catch-up class for Computer Engineering students
2014Sep-Dec
2013Sep-2013Dec
2013Jan-Apr
2012Sep-Nov
2012Jul
ELEC4247/ELEC3227 Information Theory and Coding
ELEC3245/ELEC2205 Control and Instrumentation
ELEC2201/ELEC3241 Signals and Linear Systems
MEDE2500 Biomedical Signals and Linear Systems
MEDE2203/ MEDE2500 Biomedical Signals and Linear Systems
ENGG1111D Computer Programming and Applications
ENGG1002D Computer Programming and Applications
ENGG1012 Enhancement Mathematics
Language
Human
Computer
Excellent in Chinese ( Cantonese, Putonghua), good in English (IELTS 7.5, 2013Nov)
Excellent in MATLAB (also on EEGLAB), C++, LyX, Microsoft Windows (XP,7,8)
Good in Java, jemdoc, HTML, LaTeX, LabView, VHDL, PSpice, Mac OS X, VBA, Linus OS
Extra-curricular Activities
Since2015
2014
Since2013
Since2010
2008-2009
Leader, HKU Big Band
Co-founder and player (trombone and clarinet) of HKU Big Band
Brass-section player (trombonist), H.K.D.P.
Brass-section Coach, T.M.C.C. Orchestra
Independent student researcher (High school) of the project “Factors Affecting Visibility”,
Environment and I Symposium, HKUST
2007
Clarinet Grade 8, ABRSM
References
Prof. Y. S. Hung, Professor, HKU EEE
Prof. Ricky Y. K. Kwok, Deputy Head, HKU EEE
http://www.eee.hku.hk/people/yshung.html
http://www.eee.hku.hk/people/ykwok.html
Dr. Z. G. Zhang, A.Prof., NTU SCBE
Prof. Paul Y. S. Cheung, Professor, HKU EEE
http://www.eee.hku.hk/people/zgzhang.html
http://www.eee.hku.hk/people/cheung.html