Speakers - 2025

Biography

Dr. Lulu Wang holds a Full Professorship in the Department of Engineering at Reykjavík University, Iceland. In addition, she serves as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA, and as a Professor Extraordinarius in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at the University of South Africa. Dr. Wang’s interdisciplinary research spans the areas of electromagnetic sensing and imaging, artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare, and the development of innovative medical devices. Her work is driven by the pursuit of translational impact, with numerous findings having progressed beyond the laboratory to successful commercialization. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and is the author of three academic books. In recognition of her contributions to the field, she also served as the editor for five additional volumes. Her inventive capacity is reflected in her portfolio of 35 granted patents. Dr. Wang’s achievements have been recognized by several esteemed scientific and engineering societies. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME Fellow), a Full Member of the scientific research honor society Sigma Xi, and a Professional Member of the Royal Society of New Zealand. Furthermore, she has been selected as a Nominator for the prestigious VinFuture Prize, underscoring her international reputation and commitment to advancing science for global good. Since 2021, Dr. Wang has been consistently listed among Stanford University and Elsevier’s compilation of the world’s top 2% of scientists.