Mechanobiology, Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies

Dr. Xing joined the BME program at STU in 2020 as an Associate Professor. His research is mainly in areas of Biomechanics, Mechanobiology and Rehabilitation Technologies.

Dr. Xing obtained his PHD in Biomedical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, then started Postdoc training at PSU Hershey Medical Center. After that, he worked at Nanoviva Inc. and National Research Center for Rehabilitation Technical Aids, doing research in the areas of Mechanobiology and Rehabilitation Technologies.

Dr. Xing currently has one CNSF grant and participate one National Key R&D program; he has more than 20 papers and applied 8 patents.

Education

The Penn State University, PhD

Work Experience

Shantou University, 2020 - current

National Research Center of Rehabilitation Technical Aids, 2014-2020

Nanoviva inc. 2012-2014

Penn State University, 2010-2012

Research

Mechanobiology, Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology

Current Projects

Effects of mechanical stimulation to the autophagy of bone cells and its mechanism. National Science Foundation of China. 2017-2020.

Publications

1、Yanghui Xing, Linhui Qiu, Danqing Liu, Chia-Lin Sheu*. The role of smart polymeric biomaterials in bone regeneration: a review. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 2023.

2、Yanghui Xing*, Jianxin Xiao, Buhui Zeng, Qiang Wang. ICTs and interventions in telerehabilitation and their effects on stroke recovery. Frontiers in Neurology. 2023

3、Xiangyuan Ma, Buhui Zeng, Yanghui Xing*. Combining 3D Skeleton Data and Deep Convolutional Neural Network for Balance Assessment during Walking. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 2023.

4、Yanghui Xing*, Buhui Zeng et al. Light responsive hydrogels for controlled drug delivery. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. 2022.

5、Yanghui Xing*, Liang Song, Yingying Zhang. Autophagy Is Possibly Involved in Osteoblast Responses to Mechanical Loadings. Current Issues in Molecular Biology. 2022.

6、Yanghui Xing*, Liang Song, Yingying Zhang, Chunjing Tao. Purinergic Signaling Mediates PTH and Fluid Flow-Induced Osteoblast Proliferation. Biomed Research International. 2021.

Patents

1、A gait assistive device for stroke patient

2、A walking device for lower limb rehabilitation

3、An apparatus for balance assessment

Teaching

1、Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology

2、Physics in BME - Mechanics

3、Research Methodology

4、BME Undergraduate Lab - Biomechanics