Emerging Science and Technology for Human Well-Being

This book covers advances in science and technologies promoting human health and/or enhancing everyday life. It discusses new methods to improve monitoring, therapy or rehabilitation, advances in telemedicine, machine learning applications in image processing, advanced materials for drug delivery, and a wide range of issues related to human-computer interaction, AI applications, sport technologies and technology safety. Based on the International Human-Centered Conference 2024 (iHumEnTech 2024), held on November 28 - 29, 2024, in Senai, Johor, Malaysia, this book offers a timely reference for both academics and professionals in the broad field of biomedical engineering, health technology and human-technology interaction.

Vital Sign Measurement using Contact Photoplethysmography based on Noise Reduction and Adaptive Thresholding. - Fabrication of a Perfusable Artificial Microvascular Chip. - Preliminary Testing of a Balloon Pump as Assistive Device for Fontan Circulation. - Numerical Study on the Hemodynamic Effects of a Conceptual Left Ventricular Assist Devices: Thrombosis Potential Assessment.