Ms. mengyuan ke | Biomedical engineerin | Best Researcher Award
Mr. medical university of vienna, Austria
Mengyuan Ke is a Ph.D. candidate at the Medical University of Vienna, with a Master of Science in Physics from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Engineering from Soochow University. He has diverse research experience, including a role as a Research Associate at the Singapore Eye Research Institute. His work has been published in high-impact journals like Nature Biomedical Engineering and Scientific Reports. Mengyuan has also presented at numerous international conferences and earned several academic awards, including the Marie Curie Award and Best Thesis nomination. His research focuses on optical coherence tomography and its applications in ophthalmology.
Professional Profiles:
🎓 Education
Ph.D. | Medical University of Vienna | 2022.11-presentMaster of Science (Physics) | University of Waterloo | 2016.09-2018.04Bachelor of Engineering | Soochow University | 2012.09-2016.09
💼 Work Experiences
Research Associate | Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore | 2019.07-2021.06Teacher | New Oriental Education, China | 2018.11-2019.05Teaching Assistant | University of Waterloo, Canada | 2016.09-2017.12Research Assistant | University of Waterloo, Canada | 2015.09-2017.12Intern | Suzhou New Material Industry, China | 2013.07-2013.08
🎤 Conference Experiences
2023 Oral (First Author) presentation at SPIE Photonics West, US2023 Poster (First Author) presentation at Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, US2022 Poster (First Author) presentation at International Biophotonics Graduate Summer School, Sweden2021 Poster (First Author) presentation at Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress, Singapore2020 Oral (Second Author) presentation at Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, US2018 Poster (First Author) presentation at Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, US2017 Poster (First Author) presentation at Canadian Optometry School Research Conferences, CA16th Rapid Fire (First Author) competition at International Myopia Conferences, UK2017 Oral (First Author) presentation at Canadian Association of Physicists Annual Meeting, CA2016 Poster (First Author) presentation at Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, US2014 Jiangsu Provincial Exchange Program at University of New South Wales, Australia
🏆 Scholarships and Awards
2018 Nominated for Best Thesis Award in Science, University of Waterloo2018 Graduate Research Travel Assistantships, University of Waterloo2017, 2018 Graduate Research Assistantships, University of Waterloo2017, 2018 Teaching Assistantships, University of Waterloo2017, 2018 Marie Curie Award, University of Waterloo2017, 2018 International Master’s Student’s Award, University of Waterloo2017 Graduate Research Travel Assistantship, University of Waterloo2015 Study Abroad, Soochow University2014 Study Abroad Government Funding, Jiangsu Province2014 Study Abroad, Soochow University2014 Outstanding Academic Performance, Soochow University2013 Outstanding Academic Performance, Soochow University2012 Diligent Scholarship, Soochow University
🌟 Other Experiences
2016.09-2017.09 Peer Mentor for “2+2” International Students at University of Waterloo2014.09-2015.09 Vice President of Student’s Science Association at Soochow University
trengths for the Award:
Educational Background:Advanced education with a Ph.D. in progress at a renowned institution (Medical University of Vienna) and solid foundational degrees (MSc from University of Waterloo and BE from Soochow University).Relevant Work Experience:Experience as a Research Associate at the Singapore Eye Research Institute, contributing to significant research in ophthalmology.Teaching roles and assistantships demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to education.Publications:A substantial list of publications in high-impact journals like Nature Biomedical Engineering, British Journal of Ophthalmology, and Scientific Reports.Notable contributions include innovative studies in OCT imaging, retinal microvascular alterations, and myopia progression.Conference Presentations:Multiple presentations, including oral and poster sessions at prestigious conferences such as SPIE Photonics West and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.Demonstrates both leadership and active engagement in the field.Scholarships and Awards:Numerous awards and scholarships, including the Marie Curie Award and international recognition, indicating strong research capabilities and academic excellence.Leadership and Outreach:Experience as a peer mentor and vice president of the student science association shows leadership and involvement in fostering academic communities.
Areas for Improvement:
Diverse Research Topics:Expanding the research to include interdisciplinary approaches or emerging areas in biomedical engineering might strengthen the application. This could include integrating fields like artificial intelligence or personalized medicine.Broader Impact:While the research is strong, demonstrating a broader impact, such as commercialization of research, policy influence, or significant real-world applications, could further enhance the application.Collaborative Efforts:Increasing collaboration with other leading researchers or institutions could provide new perspectives and strengthen the research profile.
✍️Publications Top Note :
Wide Dynamic Range Digital Aberration Measurement and Fast Anterior-Segment OCT Imaging
Sensors, 2024
Authors: M Ke, A Kumar, TE Ansbæk, RA Leitgeb
Wide Dynamic Range Digital Aberrometry and Fast Anterior-Segment Imaging with MHz SS-OCT
Optical Coherence Tomography and Coherence Domain Optical Methods in …, 2024
Authors: M Ke, A Kumar, BO Meyer, TE Ansbæk, RA Leitgeb
Posterior Scleral Birefringence Measured by Triple-Input Polarization-Sensitive Imaging as a Biomarker of Myopia Progression
Nature Biomedical Engineering, 2023
Authors: X Liu, L Jiang, M Ke, IA Sigal, J Chua, QV Hoang, AWI Chia, RP Najjar, …
Wide Dynamic Range Digital Aberrometry and Anterior-Segment Imaging Using a Dual-Mode MHz Swept-Source OCT
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2023
Authors: M Ke, A Kumar, BO Meyer, TE Ansbæk, RA Leitgeb
Posterior Sclera Birefringence is a Biomarker for Myopia in Guinea Pigs and Humans
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2023
Authors: X Liu, L Jiang, M Ke, IA Sigal, J Chua, QV Hoang, R Najjar, B Tan, …
Choroidal Thickness in Early Postnatal Guinea Pigs Predicts Subsequent Naturally Occurring and Form-Deprivation Myopia
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2022
Authors: L Jiang, X Liu, L Zhou, JMF Busoy, MT Khine, YS Dan, M Ke, NA Brennan, …
Association of Macular and Choroidal Perfusion with Long-Term Visual Outcomes After Macula-Off Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022
Authors: J Chua, M Ke, B Tan, ATL Gan, LS Lim, GSW Tan, SY Lee, E Wong, …
Role of Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Assessing Limbal Vasculature in Acute Chemical Injury of the Eye
British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022
Authors: M Ang, V Foo, M Ke, B Tan, L Tong, L Schmetterer, JS Mehta
Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Following Trabecular Bypass Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Frontiers in Medicine, 2022
Authors: J Gan, CCA Sng, M Ke, CS Chieh, B Tan, L Schmetterer, M Ang
Role of Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in the Assessment of Acute Chemical Ocular Injury: A Pilot Animal Model Study
Scientific Reports, 2021
Authors: KY Tey, J Gan, V Foo, B Tan, MY Ke, L Schmetterer, JS Mehta, M Ang
Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Assessment of Corneal Vascularisation After Combined Fine-Needle Diathermy with Subconjunctival Ranibizumab: A Pilot Study
Advances in Therapy, 2021
Authors: VHX Foo, M Ke, CQL Tan, L Schmetterer, JS Mehta, M Ang
Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography for Iris Vasculature in Pigmented Eyes
British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021
Authors: M Ang, K Devarajan, ACS Tan, M Ke, B Tan, K Teo, CCA Sng, DS Ting, …
Melanin Accumulation in Choroid Observed with the Calibrated Degree of Depolarization in PS-OCT
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2021
Authors: M Ke, X Liu, J Liqin, J Chua, VA Barathi, L Schmetterer
In-Vivo Posterior Retinal Fibrillary Structure Visualized Under Triple Input PS-OCT on a Non-Human Primate
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2021
Authors: X Liu, M Ke, L Jiang, AR Muralidharan, R Najjar, M Villiger, VA Barathi, …
Using Image Data to Numerically Correct the Jitter in Polarization Depth Encoding PS-OCT
Optics Letters, 2021
Authors: X Liu, L Jiang, M Ke, L Schmetterer, VA Barathi
Comparison of Retinal Vessel Diameter Measurements from Swept-Source OCT Angiography and Adaptive Optics Ophthalmoscope
British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021
Authors: X Yao, M Ke, Y Ho, E Lin, DWK Wong, B Tan, L Schmetterer, J Chua
Choriocapillaris Microvasculature Dysfunction in Systemic Hypertension
Scientific Reports, 2021
Authors: J Chua, TT Le, B Tan, M Ke, C Li, DWK Wong, ACS Tan, E Lamoureux, …
A Pilot Study Investigating Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography as a Non-Invasive Tool in Evaluating Corneal Vascularisation
Scientific Reports, 2021
Authors: HS Ong, KY Tey, M Ke, B Tan, J Chua, L Schmetterer, JS Mehta, M Ang
Quantitative OCT Angiography of the Retinal Microvasculature and Choriocapillaris in Highly Myopic Eyes with Myopic Macular Degeneration
British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021
Authors: F Zheng, J Chua, M Ke, B Tan, M Yu, Q Hu, CMG Cheung, M Ang, SY Lee, …
Effect of Vessel Enhancement Filters on the Repeatability of Measurements Obtained from Widefield Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography
Scientific Reports, 2020
Authors: J Hong, M Ke, B Tan, A Lau, D Wong, X Yao, X Liu, L Schmetterer, J Chua
Conclusion:
The individual has a strong foundation in biomedical research with notable publications, presentations, and awards. Their work in optical coherence tomography and related fields showcases significant contributions to ophthalmology and biomedical engineering. Addressing areas for improvement, such as exploring new research avenues and demonstrating broader impact, can further enhance their profile for the Best Researcher Award.