Supported by the university’s ‘Visiting Scholar Project’, Associate Professor Yidan Shang was invited to participate in the 47th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), held during 14–17 July 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The EMBC is one of the world’s most prestigious conferences in the biomedical engineering field, bringing together leading scientists, clinicians, and industrial partners to share most advanced research and technological developments.
During the conference, A/Prof. Shang delivered an oral presentation and presented research in the poster session, highlighting recent advances in Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) measurement techniques applied to complex biological flow environments such as the human nasal cavity, rat nasal cavity, and human biliary tracts. His presentation emphasized the development of high-fidelity, transparent 3D-printed replica models combined with fluorescent tracer microparticles, for the first time enabling the quantitative visualization and analysis of high-quality fluid flow patterns in these intricate biological structures.
This innovative approach represents a significant methodological breakthrough in experimental biofluid mechanics, offering new tools for investigating air flow, bile flow and particle behavior in physiological systems. The work attracted strong interest from international researchers, raising active discussions on potential collaborations to extend the technique’s application to clinical and biomedical device studies. Through this conference participation, A/Prof. Shang not only enhanced the international visibility of the university’s research in biomedical fluid dynamics but also fostered new cross-institutional connections that will further advance the translation of experimental fluid mechanics into medical and engineering innovation.
