The Institute of Health Sciences and Engineering was established in 2023 with professor Xinming YE, dean of the school, serving as its director. The Institute will conduct multi-faceted, systematic research into core issues within the health sector and health industry, encompassing mental health assessment and evaluation, health interventions, sports engineering, health big data analysis, and health policy innovation. It is committed to advancing the integrated development of government, industry, academia, research, and education.
The Institute will endeavour to explore diverse research methodologies, including intelligent devices, health data analytics, and cardiovascular and cerebral health assessments, to enhance the feasibility and practicality of its research outcomes. Concurrently, through interdisciplinary integration and university-industry collaboration, it will strengthen partnerships and exchanges with social enterprises and research institutions to forge the core competitiveness of the Institute of Health Sciences and Engineering. The Institute's research findings will provide valuable reference and insights for government bodies, healthcare institutions, and enterprises, thereby contributing to the advancement of Healthy China.
Primary Research Direction One: Mechanisms of Exercise-Induced Health Promotion
Through close collaboration with sports health institutions, medical facilities, and cardiovascular health organisations, the institute conducts comprehensive assessments utilising big data and intelligent devices. This enables analysis of physical function, exercise status, health promotion, and the relationship between physical activity and cognitive function. The institute develops personalised exercise programmes, advance intelligent nutritional health management models, and enhance the efficacy of exercise and nutritional prescriptions.
Research Focus Area Two: Sports and Health Engineering Research
Guided by the ‘Healthy China’ initiative, this research integrates cutting-edge health data analytics technologies and artificial intelligence algorithms from both domestic and international sources. It aims to develop more efficient and accurate health monitoring techniques and methodologies, create proprietary health monitoring devices, and drive innovation and advancement within the health industry.
Research Focus Area Three: Food Nutrition and Health Studies
Given the intrinsic relationship between food and human health, this research investigates the patterns of change and interactions among food properties, nutrients, and bioactive compounds. It elucidates the mechanisms by which food components influence human health, thereby facilitating the development and promotion of safe and wholesome foods. Furthermore, it explores models for the industrialisation and commercialisation of health-promoting foods.
Research Focus Area IV: Health Policy and System Innovation
Centred on Healthy China, Healthy Cities and Healthy Campuses initiatives, we shall establish a comprehensive health policy impact assessment framework. This will provide high-calibre, tailored policy recommendations and consultancy services to relevant departments and sectors, thereby enhancing the scientific rigour and effectiveness of policy implementation.