This Year’s 2025 Yamaguchi Medal Award Recipients

Dr. Shiuan-Huei Lu is currently a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Neurology at Taipei Medical University and holds a joint appointment with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at National Taiwan University (NTU). She received her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), and earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from NTU in 2023. She is also a licensed occupational therapist. She has received several awards, including the VICON x IRC Young Investigator Poster Award (2022), APB Best Abstract Award (2023), ICMST Outstanding Poster Presentation Award (2024), TMU Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher Award (2024), along with multiple honors for outstanding oral and poster presentations, travel awards, and the NTU Outstanding Doctoral Student Scholarship (2019-2023).

Her research investigates the neuromechanics of human movement in gerontology, focusing on the critical issue of fall risk among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Recognizing the growing prevalence of cognitive decline and mobility impairments in aging societies, she has led studies using marker-based motion analysis systems to examine neuromechanical adaptations during obstacle crossing and under cognitive-motor dual task conditions in these populations. Her work has identified key kinematic adjustments, dynamic balance control strategies and end-point control in older adults with MCI. In future research, she plans to employ near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to further elucidate the cognitive and motor mechanisms underlying movement and to bridge the gap between neuroscience and biomechanics.

She has also served as Deputy Secretary General of the 2024 International Conference on Movement Science and Technology (ICMST) and as a member of the Secretariat for the 9th World Congress of Biomechanics (WCB). In addition, she has served as a reviewer for Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (APMR), Gait & Posture, and Frontiers in Aging.

Long Bai is an Algorithm Expert at Alibaba DAMO Academy. He received his Ph.D. from The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2025, supported by the CUHK Vice-Chancellor’s Ph.D. Scholarship Scheme. During his doctoral studies, he conducted visiting research at the Technical University of Munich and The University of Sydney. He is the recipient of the MICCAI Young Scientist Award (2025), Ant Group Intech-Future Scholarship (2025), MICCAI Best Paper Runner Up (2024), IPCAI Best Paper Award Shortlist (2024), ICBIR Best Student Paper Award (2023), as well as several Best Poster Awards and Travel Award in flagship conference workshops. He actively engages in organizational activities within the international academic community, serving as a lead organizer for MICCAI 2025 EMA Workshop, MICCAI 2025 CREATE Workshop, and IROS 2025 C4SR+ Workshop, and has long served as a reviewer for multiple top-tier journals and conferences.

My research has centered on medical artificial intelligence, surgical robotics, biomechanics, and multimodal learning. I have aimed to bridge the gap between perception, decision-making, and physical interaction in intelligent surgical systems by combining deep learning, computer vision, biomechanics, and human-robot interaction.

Dr. Sinyoung Lee is an Assistant Professor at Osaka University, Japan, specializing in the computational biomechanics of the human auditory system. She focuses on finite element modeling of the auditory periphery and its application to the diagnosis and treatment of ear diseases. Her research integrates engineering and clinical science to develop simulation-based systems for surgical training and auditory diagnosis, bridging mechanical engineering, otology, and acoustics. Dr. Lee’s pioneering work in computational modeling–based otological diagnostics has earned multiple honors, including the JSME (Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers) Women Researcher Future Award and the Most Excellent Paper Award from the Japan Otological Society. Her ongoing research explores the mechanical and neural mechanisms of hearing in complex acoustic environments, aiming to advance hearing healthcare and improve quality of life worldwide

Dr. Maedeh Amirpour is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Engineering Science and Biomedical Engineering whose research spans advanced materials/ manufacturing, computational modelling, and medical device innovation. Her work is guided by the belief that engineering is not only about solving technical problems but also about creating systems that enhance human wellbeing and resilience. By integrating composite materials science, biomechanics, and computational modelling, she develops solutions that address both performance and societal impact.

Amirpour completed a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Auckland (2014-2017), focusing on the design and manufacturing of 3D-printed advanced polymeric composite materials for medical device applications.

Maedeh is committed to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving in her students. She leads projects that bridge theory with application, encouraging students to engage with industry and community partners. She is particularly passionate about integrating interdisciplinary teaching that connects materials, data, machine learning, and manufacturing.

Dr. Masashi Yamazaki is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Systems Design at Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from Tokyo Metropolitan University in 2021 and worked as a researcher at the Nippi Research Institute of Biomatrix from 2021 to 2023. From September 2024 to March 2025, he was a visiting Researcher at The Ohio State University, USA. His research focuses on the mechanobiology of stem cells and the cell nucleus.