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Last Updated : 5 June 2007
Former Investigators
Professor Udantha Abeyratne
He is currently a lecturer at Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, the University of Queensland.
Goh Tuan Siang
He is currently a lecturer in School of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Temasek Polytechnic. His research interests include image guided surgery, augmented reality and computer aided surgery.

 

Former Staff
Dr. Xiao Di, Senior Research Fellow (NUH)
Date Joined: 1 May 2002
Project Involvement: Robot for prostate biopsy, anorectal ultrasound image acquisition, processing and reconstruction 
Wu Ruoyun, Senior System Engineer, (TTSH)
Date Joined: 1 Jul 2005
Project Involvement: ARTmammo, URobot
Liu Feng, Research Fellow, (NUH)
Date Joined: 26 Jul 1999
Project Involvement: CRobot
Lim Enly, Research Assistant, (SGH)
Date Joined: 10 Oct 2005
Project Involvement: URobot
Yang Guang, Research Assistant, (TTSH)
Date Joined: 1 Jul 2005
Project Involvement: Ultrasound calibration
Md. Irwan B. Md. Kassim, RA (TTSH)
Date Joined : 1 Apr 1999 (PO, NTU), 10 Oct 2002 (RA, TTSH)
Projects Involvement : Robotic Colonoscope (NTU), AR Mammotome (TTSH)
Shao Fan, RA (TTSH)
Date Joined : 7 Oct 2000 (PhD student, NTU), 16 Jan 2004 (RA, TTSH)
Projects Involvement : Level-set boundary search of the prostate in ultrasound image (NTU), Soft tissue modeling for AR Mammotome (TTSH)
Chan Chee Fatt, RA (NUH)
Date Joined : 14 Jul 2003 (RF, SGH), 1 Mar 2004 (RF, NUH)
Projects Involvement : Biospy URobot (SGH), Ultrast (NUH)

Bayu Jayawardhana, RA (TTSH)
Date Joined : Nov 2002
Project Involvement : AR Mammotome

Lo Vui Hong, PO (NTU)
Date Joined : May 2003
Project Involvement : Skull Base Surgery
Dr. Louis Phee, RF (SGH)
Date Joined : Jan 2002
Project Involvement : Biopsy URobot
Dr. Bai Shaoping, RF (NTU)
Date Joined : Feb 2003
Project Involvement : NeuRobot
Mr. Sampath Kumar, RA (NTU)
Date Joined : Nov 2002 
Project Involvement : Neurobot, HIFU
Dr. Zhu Chuangui, RF (NTU)
Date Joined : Mar 1998
Project Involvement : ART
Dr. Zhou Jipeng, RF (NTU)
Date Joined : Dec 2000
Project Involvement : ART
Mr. Yu Jianhong, RA (NTU)
Date Joined : Jul 2000
Project Involvement : ART
Mr. Evan Seah, PO (NTU)
Date Joined : Aug 1999
Project Involvement : ART
Mr. Gideon Ho, PO/RA (NTU)
Date Joined : Apr 2000
Project Involvement : URobot
Mr. Adrain Barrett, RA (NTU)
Date Joined : Feb 1999
Project Involvement : URobot
Mr. Chen Heping, PO/RA (NTU)
Date Joined : Aug 1999
Project Involvement : URobot
Mr. Sohail Nasim, RA (NSTB)
Date Joined : Apr 1999
Project Involvement : ART
Mr. Li Yong Dong, RA (NTU)
Date Joined : Apr 1998
Project Involvement : ART, URobot
Dr. Fei Bao Wei, RF (NTU)
Date Joined : Jul 1998
Project Involvement : ART
Ms. Virginie Marcout, RE (NSTB)
Date Joined : Aug 1998
Project Involvement : ART, URobot
Dr. Stephen Breen, RF (NTU)
Date Joined : Jul 1998
Project Involvement : ART, URobot
Dr. Lewis Jones, RF (NTU)
Date Joined : Jul 1996
Project Involvement : URobot

 

Graduates
PhD and M.Eng.
Ser Eng Hwa, M.Sc (Graduated in 2007)
Digiclop reconstruction of perineal wall and prostate, rectum
Mr. Srinivas Narayanaswamy, M.Sc (Graduated in 2007)
Directed surgical video capturing
Arvind Rangan, M.Sc (Graduated in 2007)
Design and development of a polymeric colonic stent for colorectal surgery
Tanu Suryadi Kustandi, PhD (Graduated in 2007)
Submicron Gecko mimicking adhesive structures 
Sam Ninan, M.Sc (Graduated in 2006)
Feasibility study of a laparoscopic colonoscopy
Yan Kaiguo, PhD (Graduated in 2006)
Modeling for active needle steering in percutaneous surgery
Ma Hongyun (Graduated in 2005)
Ground truth validation using pathological slicing 
May Ng Yin Mei, M.Sc (graduated in 2003)
Miniature Devices and Their Fabrication for Medical Applications
Xiao Di, PhD (graduated in 2003)
Image Analysis of the Active Contour Models for Rectal Wall Ultrasound
 Md. Irwan B. Md. Kassim, M.Eng (graduated in 2003)
Development of a Laboratory Phantom and Study of a Novel Locomotion Technique for Robotic Colonoscopy
Milton - Choo Sung Tong (MSc), M.Eng (graduated in 2003)
Web-Based Clinical Assessment
Ang Ker Ser (to graduate in 2004, delayed)
He involved in the development of a colonic stent 
Ng Choong Kheng, M.Eng (graduated in 2003)
Development of robotic HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer.
Kusuma Agusanto, M.Eng (graduated in 2003)
Photorealistic Rendering for Augmented Reality Therapy
Lee Yong Chong, M.Eng (graduated in 2003)
Skull-Base Surgery
Sim Kok Yong, Charlie, PhD (did not graduate) 
Robotic Skull-Base Surgery
Ram Krishna Saha, M.Sc (graduated in 2003)
Image guided surgery
Zou Qingsong, PhD (graduated in 2002)
Ultrasonic Volume Data Processing and Visualization in Augmented Reality for Medical Applications.

Lim Lian Guan, M.Eng (graduated in 2002)
Development of Robotics-Assisted Interstitial Laser Coagulation for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
Carl Yap, M.Eng (graduated in 2002) 
SBS (Skull Base Surgery) Support and Position Structure
Loh Yong Chong, M.Eng (graduated in 2002)
Image guidance for Skull Base Surgery
Chen Yin Tao, M.Eng (graduated in 2002)
Breast Lump Ultrasound Image Processing

Shee Cheng Yap, M.Eng (graduated in Jul 2001)
Robotic Laser Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Sin Gek Kwee, M.Sc (graduated in 2001)
Development of a Commercial Prototype of a Densitometer
Wu Ruoyun , M.Eng (graduated in 2000)
Automatic prostate boundary detection in ultrasound image
Shi Xiao Ming, M.Eng (graduated in 2000)
Development of Robot for Radiation Seed Implantation
Chan Chee Fatt, Frank, M.Eng (graduated in 2000)
Display Realism & 3D Reconstruction
Wong Thong Seng, M.Eng (graduated in 2000)
Augmented Reality for Therapy
Gideon Ho, M.Eng (graduated in Jan 2000)
Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Using Laser Resection Technique
Tian Xia, M.Eng (graduated in Jul 1999)
Intelligent Compensation of Magnetic Position/Orientation Sensor
Tang San Lik, M.Eng (graduated in 1999)
Image Registration and Calibration for Augmented Reality
Louis Phee, M.Eng (graduated in Oct 1998)
Robotic Colonoscope.
Liu Yuan Jie, M.Eng (graduated in 1997)
Computerized Prostate Boundary Estimation Using the Radial-Bas-Relief Method
 
B.Eng.
Graduated 2007
Zheng Youxiang Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Development of a slicer box for breast pathology
Long Ziquan Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Development of a male pelvic floor model
Lim Pui Leng, Lisa Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : An inherently safe laser delivery system for retinopathy
Tan Tze Yong Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Clinical trial for BioXbot, BiRoGun testing and steerable platform
Yue Qianwen Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Development of a localizing aid for HIFU delivery
Lai Looi Seng Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Design and development of a motorized neurosonography device for premature infants
Wee Hui Sian Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Clinical trial of Ultrast II
Liu Weijie Supervisor : As/P Shi Daming, A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Image registration using optical flow method
Ang Kwee Jin, Kenny Supervisor : As/P Shi Daming, A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : 3D prostate surface segmentation using spherical harmonics and GA algorithm
Alexis Machado Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Mammotome image pre-processing for margin tracking
Graduated 2006
Septika Pedi Artati Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Design and development of a one-man double balloon enteroscope
Ang Shen'an Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Integrated tracking of laser for retinopathy treatment
Ho Junxian Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Development of seed immobilization for radiation seed implantation
Seetha d/o Sevugan
Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Rotational oscillation study and investigation of soft tissue properties
Wu Guoding (SCE) Supervisors : As/P Shi Daming & A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project: Image Tracking System development
Graduated 2005
Gao Xiaobin, Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Automated anorectal ultrasound system
Wang Guangzheng, Zen Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Sinus surgery instrumentation
Chan Woei Kang, Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Motion control for needling studies and US platform
Khoo Kok Leong, Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project :  Development of a non-invasive urodynamics measurement device
Chan Ming Liang, Daniel, Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project :  Development and testing of a wall depnedless robotic colonoscope
Kiong Chee Hung, Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project :  Soft tissue needling studies
Yip Hon Chung, Gerald, Supervisor : Asst/P Phee Soo Jay
Project :  FEM modeling of the prostate (II)
Nah Suet Hong, Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Algorithm for the efficient placement of therapy lesion in liver tissue
Lee Yi Chao, Matthew, Supervisor : A/P Shi Daming
Project : Augmented Reality System For Medical Surgery
Graduated 2004
Lim Tse Yang, Kenny
Automated anorectal ultrasound system
Koh Sze Liat
Development of interventional mechanisms for an ingestible capsule
Swandito
Design and development of a smart needling device
Dhahrulsalam Pepeco Bin Koh
MRS guidance for the treatment of prostate cancer - Biopsy URObot clinical trials
Tan Ting Cheng
Investigation into the prediction of the tissue profiles from diagnostic ultrasound images
Yang Ye
Development of a user interface for AR assisted mammotome
Varshneya Sriharan
Augmented reality assisted sinus surgery
Xu Zhong Hao
Implementing augmentation in AR assisted sinus surgery 
Tan Shin Ming
Automating X-ray and camera calibration for ARORA
Low Soo Seng
Experimental study on the dynamic performance of NEUROBOT
Lim Kok Meng
User-interface development for NEUROBOT
Teo Shih Yun,Wendy
Design and development of a non-invasive manipulator system for drain cancer treatment
 
Graduated 2003
Ang Wee Chong
Robotic biopsy of the prostate - needling study 
Lim Chien Yen
Realistic phantom for surgical training 
Han Lan Shoon
Design and development of a holder for a breast tumour breast aspirator
Mao Hwai Chian
MRS guidance for the treatment of prostate cancer
Chakrarajan Srihari
Augmented reality assisted sinus surgery
Muhammad Rizal Bin Sibal
Design and development of a colonic stent
Nadeem Salamut
Simulation of robotic surgery
Lee Chiaw Han
Application of concurrent engineering to skull base system design
Wee Boon Kiat
Enhancement for Fiducial-based Registration system
Lee Meh Ling
Development of Experiment Protocol for Accuracy Validation of Digitizing Probe In Neurobot
Chou Shou Kang
Joystick control for the hexapod
Lee Oon Kee
Free-form pocket machining in skull-base surgery
Julien Tassel
Non-contact Drilling temperature measurement for Skull Base Surgery
Jiang Feng
ARORA performance evaluation and enhancment improvement to s/w design and coding for ARORA
Yong Chung Hau
Mapping of nodes for soft tissue
 
Graduated 2002
Cheong Wee Ming
Assembling and testing of a robotic system using HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) for surgical applications
Chan Weng Khuen
MRS guided Robotic Biopsy
Chua Yaik Kwang
Universal holding device as a surgery aid
Tong Siew Ling
Programming 4 DOF motion controller HIFU surgical manipulators
Anggrasastriawan
Motion control of surgical robot for skull-base surgery
Lee Shih Long, Jeremy
Development of a mechatronic mammotome
Tseng Ruey Wenn, Edward
HIFU haemotasis
Medavakkam Krishnamuthy
Development of a surgical robot for skull base surgery
Low Pei Chong
Automatic trajectory generation for free form pocket machining in skull base
Mok Li Kuang
Experimental study of drilling process in robotic skull-base surgery system
Lim Han Seng
Experimental study of drilling process in robotic skull-base surgery system
Lee Jiunn Yih
Drilling force study in skull base surgery
Tan Su Yi, Angeline
Design and analysis of a 7th DOF for hexapod in skull base surgery
 
Graduated 2001
Tang Kah Yin
Development of a magic wand for Augmented Reality
Ramakrishnan Nirmala
Development of an Augmented Reality Viewing Device
Chong Eng Hwa
Image Enhancement and contour extraction for mammographic ultrasound image
Yik Yen Dean
Z-keying from stereographic images and occlusion resolution. Development of a magic wand for Augmented Reality
Kusuma Agusanto
3D feature extraction for Augmented Reality for Therapy System
Ang Cher Wee
MRS guided robotic biopsy of the prostate
Yip Hwee Boon
Ultrasound enhancer
Zonny Kurniawan Setio
3D pointing device for volume pro
Fok Kar Woh
Mechanical Safety Enhancement for Robotic surgery
Nicolas Cornillon
Experimental investigation and clinical trials for treatment plan verification of a HIFU for breast cancer treatment
Lim Jit Hiang
Development of a robotic system using HIFU for surgical applications
 
Graduated 2000
Ang Kok Chin
Integrated of Augmented Reality for Therapy System
Lim Kok Hwee
Active Contour and Texture Processing
Wong Chyong Hwee Fiona
ILC Visualisation.
Yong Soon Kiat, Alvin
Ultrasound Processing Toolbox
Sim Boh How
Prostate Image Toolbox and Web Based Assessment
Lau Si Ying
Prostate Image Toolbox and Web Based Assessment
See Le Lian
Robotic Dental Inspection
Ho Yu Tat, Edward
Ultrasound Calibration for Augmented Reality for Therapy system
Wee Chin Kiang, Francis
Robotic HIFU - Simulation
Ng Lay Teck
Development of a Robotic Drug Delivery System to Treat Prostate Cancer
Charles Lo Vui Hong
Development of a Robotic System for Skull Base Surgery
Chong Wee Ann
Robotic HIFU - Design and Development
Tan Boon Leng, Mark
Robotic Skull Base Surgery
Sim Song Kwee
Further Miniaturization of a Robotic Colonoscope
Ho Wei Chon, Alvin
Further Development of a Robotic Colonoscope
 
Graduated 1999
Sangeetha Narayan
Safety controller for URobot
Kapil Sharma
System Integration and demonstrator for an Augmented Reality System for Therapy.
Kumar Tejaswi
System Integration and demonstrator for an Augmented Reality System for Therapy.
Yong Heong Han
Enhancement of RBR and Harmonics methods for ultrasound images
Koh Chai Gee, Derrick
Prostate ultrasound imaging toolbox
Tan Paulson
Prostate ultrasound imaging toolbox
Fong Wei Mun
Study of soft tissue deformation
Tan Kuan Soon
Colon and scope modelling
Foo Tze Kee, Colin
Gland and treatment volume visualisation
Lim Sim Theng
3D organ modelling and rendering
Seah Evan
Image Display in Augmented Reality System
 
Graduated 1998
Lam Wai Peng
Design and development of a mobile 3D digitiser for craniofacial and reconstructive surgery
Toh Bee Khim
User/system interface design of 3D imaging device
Lee Howe Woon
Further development of an automated colonoscope
Liew Chem Hui, Derean
Development of a sensorised passive arm for surgery
Yap Lian Kian
Development of a sensorised passive arm for surgery
Ang Koon Tian
Graphical user interface for radial bas relief assessment
Ang Wee Keong, Lawrence
Interventive augmented reality: virtual gland modeling and display realism
Chen Siaw Siang, Brian
Interventive augmented reality: virtual gland modeling and display realism
Shi Devi
Improved contour identification in ultrasound images
Chew Ang Siang, Gerald
Improved contour identification in ultrasound images
Lim Wee Loon, Jason
Design of mechanical tools for augmented reality surgery
Tan Pei Ying
Clinical trials of SABOT
Wong Thong Seng
Development of a densitometer
 
Graduated 1997
Joo Sey Hiang, Jeremy
Design and fabrication of a patient transfer device
Shee Cheng Yap
Safety enhancement of active surgical robot using external redundant sensory system
Low Foon Hou
Facial prothesis tooling
Khoo Yok Khee, Catherine
Non-contact mammary volume measurement
Tan Sok Ngin
Automated detection of prostate boundary from ultrasound images
Lim Mei Leng
Development of a microcontroller based densitometer
Lim Beng Hock
Development of a microcontroller based densitometer
Chia Der Sheng
Design and development of a robotic radiation seed implant system for treating prostatic cancer
Hoe Wah Fong
SARUD safety controller
Hoe Wah Foo
SARUD safety controller
Poo Kok Peng, Alvin
Further development of a medical robot for urology
Rizal Salim
Design of a tissue density metre housing
Choong Tien Loong, Dimus
Performance evaluation of the radial bas relief method
 
Interns (Local and Overseas) Academic Year 2004/2005
Julien Dewytner (France), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Image processing of fistula and rectal sphincter
Maria Johansson (Sweden), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Ultrasound calibration with least human intervention
Haryati Binti Rahim (TP), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing and Mr Goh Tuan Siang
Project : Build a GUI for sinus surgery (QT based programming)
Siti Khatijah Binte Khairoman (TP), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing and Mr Goh Tuan Siang
Project : Convert surface based registration from MatLab into C++
Siti Rahmah Binte Hashim (TP), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing and Mr Goh Tuan Siang
Project : Track an endoscope using a digiclop (C++ based programming)
Lui Kin Fai (SP), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing, Dr Ong Fook Rhu
Project : Design of a fixation rig for a robotic frame
Kyaw Lin Aung (SP), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing, Dr Ong Fook Rhu
Project : Design of a fixation rig for a robotic frame
Koh Poh Joo, Timothy (SP), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing, Dr Ong Fook Rhu
Project : Design of a fixation rig for a robotic frame
Kong Shaun (SP), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing, Dr Ong Fook Rhu
Project : Equipping Position Sensing For A C-Arm
Tan Wei Chuang(SP), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing, Dr Ong Fook Rhu
Project : Equipping Position Sensing For A C-Arm
Hong Peijie (SP), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing, Dr Ong Fook Rhu
Project : Equipping Position Sensing For A C-Arm
Chan Huazhang Eric (SP), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing, Dr Ong Fook Rhu
Project : Equipping Position Sensing For A C-Arm
Aurelien Lesluye (Chalmers University, Sweden), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : FEM modeling of the prostate (I)
Leow Yong Long, Jerome (National University of Singapore), Supervisor : A/P Ng Wan Sing
Project : Use of ARORA for smart needling