BME PhD Preliminary Exam Announcement for Taewoong Park (C.H. Lee, advisor) Everyone is invited to attend the public presentation beginning at 12:00PM. Title: Design, fabrication, and implementation of wearable biomedical devices for chronic disease management Date: November 28, 2023 Time: 12:00PM Location: MJIS 2001 Committee members: Prof. Chi Hwan Lee (Chair), Prof. Hugh Hyowon Lee, Prof. Young L. Kim, Prof. Fengqing Zhu (Electrical & Computer Engineering) Abstract: The development of wearable devices that monitor biometric signals in real-time to aid in maintaining health has played a crucial role in the field of biomedical engineering. In our rapidly evolving world, chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases have imposed severe health and cost implications on public health. This has led to an increased demand for smart healthcare that can remotely and accurately measure and monitor long-term period. While wearable sensing technologies have made significant advancements, tracking specific diseases in real-time remains a challenging task. To address these challenges, we present a series of innovative wearable devices, each uniquely designed to tackle specific aspects of these health concerns. The first is a machine learning-enabled smart neckband designed to precisely monitor dietary intake for patients with diabetes and obesity. This device can effectively distinguish between various activities like body movements, speech, fluid intake, and food intake, showcasing a comfortable and ergonomically designed solution. Another contribution is a custom-designed wearable device focused on the real-time monitoring and classification of vocal cord dysfunction, efficiently differentiating between body movements and vocal cord closures. Extending beyond human health, we also investigate the healthcare of animals. Communication barriers often hinder the timely diagnosis of symptoms in animals. Addressing this, we introduce a wearable device for large animals, such as horses. This device is centered on monitoring respiration in real time, a critical tool for managing conditions like asthma.