University of California-San Diego · EngineeringXu Lab
Sheng Xu · La Jolla, California
Research Focus
Dr. Sheng Xu's lab at UC San Diego focuses on innovative engineering solutions for healthcare, particularly in monitoring cardiovascular health through wearable technology. Their current project aims to develop a wireless, noninvasive device that continuously measures central blood pressure, which is critical for managing hypertension and reducing cardiovascular risks. This research combines advanced materials, signal processing, and machine learning to create accurate and user-friendly medical devices.
wearable technologyultrasonic monitoringblood pressurecardiovascular healthnoninvasive measurementmachine learninghealthcare engineeringsignal processingdevice development
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop a wearable ultrasonic device for continuous blood pressure monitoring.
AIM 02Enhance signal accuracy through phased-array beamforming techniques.
AIM 03Create automatic data processing algorithms for real-time analysis.
AIM 04Validate device performance against traditional central blood pressure measurement methods.
AIM 05Improve patient acceptance and usability for home monitoring.
Skills the Lab Values
ultrasonic imagingdata processing algorithmswireless electronicsmachine learningsoftware developmentclinical validationdevice fabricationbiomedical engineeringuser interface design
Output against the department
Publications171bottom 43% of dept.159th of 278
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Citations20ktop 20% of dept.56th of 278
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