The Neurotechnology laboratory at City University of Hong Kong develops implantable bioelectronics to interface with peripheral nerves. Our research is translational, aiming to restore lost function in conditions like spinal cord injury.
Research areas
Flexible bioelectronic design and fabrication
We design and fabricate thin, conformable neural interfaces from polymers such as parylene-C and PEDOT:PSS. They are built to match the mechanics of soft tissue, so they keep working reliably over long periods in the body.
Peripheral nerve electrophysiology
We record and stimulate peripheral nerves with high spatial resolution to decode physiological signals and modulate organ function. Our work covers acute preparations and freely moving animals.
Neural injury and disease models
We use preclinical models of spinal cord injury and peripheral nerve injury to study how the nervous system changes after damage. These models also let us test how implanted technologies can restore lost function.
Closed-loop neuromodulation
We combine real-time neural sensing with targeted stimulation to build systems that respond to the body's state. The goal is therapies that adapt to the patient rather than running on fixed settings.
Recent updates
September 2026
We published a new study in Frontiers in Neuroscience comparing conformable thin-film and conventional cuff electrodes for peripheral nerve recording.
September 2026
The Neurotech Laboratory welcomes the research team
The Neurotech Laboratory begins work at CityUHK, welcoming PhD students Yi Ding and Weihao Kong and Research Assistants Carlos Iglesias and Shiyu Wu.
January 2026
Alex joins City University of Hong Kong as Assistant Professor
Alex joins the Department of Biomedical Engineering at CityUHK as Assistant Professor under the Presidential Assistant Professors Scheme (PAP), establishing the Neurotech Laboratory.