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Biography
My work is broadly focussed on using cutting edge neural recording techniques to find ways to improve the efficacy of neural prostheses. I head the Neurobionics Laboratory at Monash University (https://www.monash.edu/neurobionics).
I received my PhD for work towards the design and development of a vision prosthetic microchip and novel electrode organizations for current focusing from the University of New South Wales in 2009.
For my postdoctoral work, I joined the Center for Neural Science at New York University studying the role of spike-LFP interactions in the Posterior Parietal Cortex on movement planning, as well as developing a Brain Machine Interface for high-dimensional upper limb control.
After that I was part of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering department at the University of Melbourne and National Vision Research Institute working on the development of neural prostheses and the understanding of neural circuit dynamics.
Research interests
- In Biomedical Engineering: Brain Machine Interfaces for upper limb movement control, visual cortex and retinal stimulation studies to improve efficacy (Bionic vision), improved cochlear implant fitting techniques, new electrode technologies such as stentrodes and the use of local field potentials to improve neural prostheses.
- In Neuroscience: spike-LFP coding, movement planning and decision making.
For more information on the lab please see: www.monash.edu/neurobionics
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Neuroscience, Postdoctoral Fellow, New York University
Biomedical Engineering, Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
Biomedical Engineering, PhD, University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Research area keywords
- Brain Machine Interfaces
- Cortical vision prostheses
- Cochlear implants
- Systems neuroscience
- Local field potential
- Spike-LFP interactions
- Neural prostheses
- Biomedical Engineering
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Untangling the mechanisms of visual attention
Hagan, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Wong, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Australian Research Council (ARC)
3/02/25 → 2/02/28
Project: Research
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Targeting chronic pain: non-pharmacological manipulation of endogenous adenosine
Spanswick, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Wong, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), De Koninck, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Imlach, W. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Building a visual world: how brain circuits create and use representations
Rosa, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Zavitz, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wong, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Angelucci, A. (Partner Investigator (PI))
15/11/21 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Development of a low-cost, bimanual device for stroke neurorehabilitation
Scott, T. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Abdi, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wong, Y. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Son, L. Q. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Hung, N. L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
15/10/21 → 14/10/22
Project: Research
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Oscillations as a mechanism for neural communication
Wong, Y. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pesaran, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Price, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Hagan, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/20 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Local field potential phase modulates the evoked response to electrical stimulation in visual cortex
Allison-Walker, T., Hagan, M. A., Meikle, S. J., Price, N. S. C. & Wong, Y. T., 22 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Neural Engineering. 22, 1, 13 p., 016009.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Improvement of dynamic phosphene presentation for a cortical visual prosthesis is task-specific
Wang, H. Z. & Wong, Y. T., 2024, 2024 46th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC). Mitsis, G. (ed.). Piscataway NJ USA: IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Language networks of normal-hearing infants exhibit topological differences between resting and steady states: An fNIRS functional connectivity study
Paranawithana, I., Mao, D., McKay, C. M. & Wong, Y. T., Sept 2024, In: Human Brain Mapping. 45, 13, 16 p., e70021.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
A novel simulation paradigm utilising MRI-derived phosphene maps for cortical prosthetic vision
Wang, H. Z. & Wong, Y. T., 10 Aug 2023, In: Journal of Neural Engineering. 20, 4, 17 p., 046027.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Connections between spatially distant primary language regions strengthen with age during infancy, as revealed by resting-state fNIRS
Paranawithana, I., Mao, D., McKay, C. M. & Wong, Y. T., 24 Feb 2023, In: Journal of Neural Engineering. 20, 1, 15 p., 016053.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
- 1 Patents
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Bionics Institute of Australia (trading as Bionics Institute) (External organisation)
Mao, D. (Member), Innes-Brown, H. (Member), Petoe, M. A. (Member), Wong, Y. (Member) & McKay, C. M. (Member)
7 Oct 2021Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent