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PhD, BEng (Hons), FHEA
Senior Lecturer, Electrical and Computer Engineering DepartmentLocation: Skylark 3, Room 368
Tel: +60 85 630100 Ext:2508
Email: hanyichiew@curtin.edu.my |
Research profiles
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ouS7ZpAAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Yi-Chiew-Han
ORCID:https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0389-1369
Academic history
PhD in Electronic and Computer Engineering, Curtin University Malaysia
BEng (First Class Honours) in Electronic and Communication Engineering, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
Background
Dr Han Yi Chiew is a Senior Lecturer in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Curtin University Malaysia and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). He received his Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours) in Electronic and Communication Engineering from Curtin University, Australia, in 2015 and completed his PhD in Electronic and Computer Engineering at Curtin University Malaysia in 2019. His doctoral research focused on wearable inertial sensing technologies for quantitative gait analysis in rehabilitation.
Since joining Curtin University Malaysia in 2020, Dr Han has contributed extensively to teaching, research, academic leadership, and industrial engagement. He currently serves as Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking) programme and Chair of the Board of Studies for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. He has led curriculum enhancement and programme accreditation with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and Engineers Australia, established Curtin Malaysia’s integrated circuit design initiative through collaboration with the semiconductor industry, and works closely with industry, healthcare, and government partners to advance engineering education, translational research, technology commercialisation, and workforce development.
Dr Han’s research interests include wearable sensing technologies, embedded systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), signal processing, artificial intelligence, integrated circuit design, and human motion analysis. His work focuses on developing practical, low-cost intelligent sensing systems for healthcare, rehabilitation, industrial monitoring, and smart connected devices. He has published extensively in leading IEEE journals, and his research has led to industry collaborations, the establishment of a research spin-off company, and broader societal impact. He also actively supervises research students, contributes to international conferences, and leads STEM outreach initiatives that strengthen engagement between academia, industry, and the wider community.
Subjects taught
- Integrated Circuit Design (2025 – present)
- Internet of Things Design and Communication (2023 – present)
- Computer Communications (2021 – present)
- Signals and Systems (2022 – 2024)
- Data Communications and Network Management (2021 – 2024)
- Embedded Systems Engineering (2020 – 2023)
- Wireless Data Networks (2020 – 2023)
- Electrical Plant (2020)
- Electrical Circuit (2020)
- Electrical System (2018 – 2019)
- Linear Algebra & Statistics (2017)
Research interests
- Human motion analysis using wearable sensors
- AI-driven trading bots
Research funding
- Funder: SDEC Translational Research Grant 2021 (Principal Investigator)
Project title: Home Physiotherapy Monitoring using Inertial Measurement Units
Amount: RM80,000
- Funder: Curtin Malaysia Strategic Research Grant 2026 (Principal Supervisor)
Project title: A Rapid, Reliable, Cost-Effective, and Non-Destructive Method of Sago Flour Quality Testing: Technology Development and Prototyping
Amount: RM120,000
Publications
a. Journal publications
- Y. C. Han, “WebSocket Queuing Telemetry Transport (WQTT) for Publish-Subscribe Communication on Resource-Constrained Microcontrollers,” in IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2026.
- Y. C. Han, “Effective IMU Sensing and Servo Actuation Delay Estimation for Inertially Stabilized Platform,” in IEEE Sensors Letters, vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 1-4, May 2026.
- Y. C. Han, “Automatic Synchronization of IMU Gait Data via Cross-Segment Angular Velocity Prediction,” in IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 26, no. 13, pp. 20242-20249, 1 July1, 2026.
- T. U. Siaw and Y. C. Han, “Angle Estimation Using a Single Gyroscope With Self-Compensating Algorithm,” in IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 24, no. 9, pp. 15101-15109, May1, 2024.
- T. Ung Siaw and Y. Chiew Han, “Necessity of Gyroscopes and Accelerometers in Angle Estimation for Quantitative Physiotherapy Evaluation of Lower Limb Kinematics During Walking,” in IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 24, no. 21, pp. 35481-35489, Nov.1, 2024.
- T.U. Siaw, Y. C. Han and K. I. Wong, “A Low-Cost Marker-Based Optical Motion Capture System to Validate Inertial Measurement Units,” in IEEE Sensors Letters, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 1-4, Feb. 2023.
- Y.C. Han and C. H. Lai, “Walking Distance Estimation Using a Shank-Mounted Inertial Measurement Unit and Vertical Distance Sensor,” in IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 21, no. 15, pp. 17219-17226, Aug.1, 2021.
- Y.C. Han, K. I. Wong and I. Murray, “Comparison of Machine Learning Methods for the Construction of a Standalone Gait Diagnosis Device,” in IET Signal Processing, vol. 14, no. 4, pp. 3439-3448, Mar.3, 2020.
- Y.C. Han, K. I. Wong and I. Murray, “Accurate gait modelling based on waveform scaling before DFT,” in IET Signal Processing, vol. 14, no. 8, pp. 533-540, Oct., 2020.
- Y.C. Han, K. I. Wong and I. Murray, “Gait Phase Detection for Normal and Abnormal Gaits Using IMU,” in IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 19, no. 9, pp. 3439-3448, May1, 2019.
- Y.C. Han, K. I. Wong and I. Murray, “Automatic Synchronization of Markerless Video and Wearable Sensors for Walking Assessment,” in IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 19, no. 17, pp. 7583-7590, Sept.1, 2019.
- Y.C. Han, K. I. Wong and I. Murray, “Stride Length Estimation Based on a Single Shank’s Gyroscope,” in IEEE Sensors Letters, vol. 3, no. 10, pp. 1-4, Oct., 2019.
- Y.C. Han, K. I. Wong and I. Murray, “2-Point Error Estimation Algorithm for 3-D Thigh and Shank Angles Estimation Using IMU,” in IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 18, no. 20, pp. 8525-8531, Oct.15, 2018.
b. Conference papers
- C. C. Wong and Y. C. Han, “Gait Recognition System: A Review,” 2023 International Conference on Digital Applications, Transformation & Economy (ICDATE), Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, 2023, pp. 1-5.
- Y. K. Tee and Y. C. Han, “Lidar-Based 2D SLAM for Mobile Robot in an Indoor Environment: A Review,” 2021 International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST), 2021, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/GECOST52368.2021.9538731.
Professional activities
- Reviewer for journal (IEEE Sensors Journal, IEEE Access and IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics)
- Conference Committee (TPC/Publication Chair): International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST) 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2027; 27th Malaysian Finance Association International Conference (MFAIC) 2025; International Conference on Higher Education Learning and Teaching (ICHELT) 2024; International Conference on Digital Applications, Transformation, and Economy (ICDATE) 2023
