On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, Prof. Guangzhong Yang visited Prof. Ren Hongliangโs laboratory.
During the visit, lab members presented ongoing research through a series of demonstrations. Dr. Yang Yang, Dr. Gao Huxin, Dr. Liu Tangyou, Botao, Haoxuan, and other members showcased recent work including:
- Subโmm continuum robots
- Endoscopy systems
- Sensing technologies for medical applications
The visit provided an opportunity for technical exchange and discussion on future directions in medical robotics and minimally invasive devices.
Short bio of Prof. Guangzhong Yang
Prof. Guangzhong Yang received his Bachelorโs degree from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and his Ph.D. from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine. He was a Principal Scientist at Royal Brompton Hospital London and later served as Lecturer, Reader, and Full Professor at Imperial College London, where he founded and directed the Hamlyn Centre for Robotic Surgery. He is currently Chair Professor and Founding Dean of the Institute of Medical Robotics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His research focuses on medical imaging, sensing, and robotics. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, IEEE, IET, AIMBE, IAMBE, MICCAI, and CGI, a recipient of the Royal Society Research Merit Award, the Founding Editor of Science Robotics, and was awarded a CBE in the Queenโs 2017 New Year Honours for contributions to biomedical engineering.
