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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
Network
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Building a visual world: how brain circuits create and use representations
Rosa, M., Zavitz, E., Wong, Y. & Angelucci, A.
25/08/21 → 25/08/24
Project: Research
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Oscillations as a mechanism for neural communication
Wong, Y., Pesaran, B., Price, N. & Hagan, M.
1/01/20 → 30/06/23
Project: Research
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Development of a low-cost, bimanual device for stroke neurorehabilitation
Scott, T., Abdi, E., Wong, Y., Son, L. Q. & Hung, N. L.
15/10/21 → 14/10/22
Project: Research
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BMTH: BioMedTech Horizons grant for commercialisation of Gennaris Neural Systems
Lowery, A., Miles, F., Wong, Y. & Wilkinson, M.
23/07/18 → 31/08/20
Project: Research
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A model for assessing the electromagnetic safety of an inductively coupled, modular brain-machine interface
Szlawski, J., Feleppa, T., Mohan, A., Wong, Y. T. & Lowery, A., 2022, In: IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 30, p. 1267-1276 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Intracortical current steering shifts the location of evoked neural activity
Meikle, S. J., Hagan, M. A., Price, N. S. C. & Wong, Y. T., 23 Jun 2022, In: Journal of Neural Engineering. 19, 3, 11 p., 035003.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Reducing false discoveries in resting-state functional connectivity using short channel correction: an fNIRS study
Paranawithana, I., Mao, D., Wong, Y. & McKay, C. M., 18 Jan 2022, In: Neurophotonics. 9, 1, 18 p., 015001.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Feasibility of using discrete Brain Computer Interface for people with Multiple Sclerosis
Shiels, T. A., Oxley, T. J., Fitzgerald, P. B., Opie, N. L., Wong, Y. T., Grayden, D. B. & John, S. E., 2021, 43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society . Azpiroz, J. & Lavarello, R. (eds.). Piscataway NJ USA: IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 5686-5689 4 p. (Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Filling in the visual gaps: shifting cortical activity using current steering
Meikle, S. J., Ann Hagan, M., Chiang Price, N. S. & Tat Wong, Y., 2021, 43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Azpiroz, J. & Lavarello, R. (eds.). Piscataway NJ USA: IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, p. 5733-5736 4 p. (Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the 2021 43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBC)).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
Activities
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Bionics Institute of Australia (External organisation)
Darren Mao (Member), Hamish Innes-Brown (Member), Matthew A. Petoe (Member), Yan Wong (Member) & Colette M. McKay (Member)
7 Oct 2021Activity: Industry, Government and Philanthropy Engagement and Partnerships › Patents › Patent