Members
The Team
 | DirectorAssoc Prof Dr Ooi Ean HinAssoc Prof Ooi is the Director of both the MET Hub and the MERCi Nexus at Monash University Malaysia, where he has been a faculty member since 2014. He founded and leads the Biomedical Engineering Modelling and Simulation (BEMS) research group. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology, Malaysia, and his PhD from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His research experience includes positions at the School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Birmingham, the Wessex Institute of Technology, and the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oxford. Assoc Prof Ooi's primary research interest lies in applying engineering and technological solutions to address biological and medical challenges. With over 20 years of experience in computational modeling of biophysical and biomechanical problems, his passion for biomedical engineering has led to a diverse research portfolio. This includes mechanical and thermal treatment of cancer, ultrasound shear wave elastography for chronic kidney disease detection, glaucoma biomechanics, and ultrasound-mediated thrombolysis, among others. He has published over 90 journal papers and co-authored the book "Model-based Approaches in Biomedical Engineering," published by the Institute of Physics. Assoc Prof Ooi currently serves as an Associate Editor for the journals Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine and Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology. He is also a founding member of the journal Mathematics in Medical and Life Sciences. He is a Chartered Engineer certified by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, UK, and a Professional Engineer certified by the Board of Engineers Malaysia. |
 | Deputy DirectorDr Alpha AgapeDr. Alpha Agape Gopalai, a researcher in biomechanics, stands at the forefront of advancing our understanding of human movement. Holding a Ph.D. from Monash University, Dr. Gopalai has been working at unravelling the complexities of musculoskeletal dynamics. His research has been looking at applications involving measurement and assistive devices for use in sports biomechanics, injury prevention, rehabilitation and active ageing. As an educator, Dr. Gopalai actively mentors a new generation of researchers. He also extends his influence beyond academia through community outreach programs. With ongoing projects involving virtual reality and soft robotics, Dr. Gopalai envisions a future where biomechanics not only informs our understanding of movement but also shapes innovative solutions for enhancing human performance and well-being. His research interests focus on bio-mechanics, rehabilitation systems, and fall prevention techniques and the prospects of incorporating cyberphysical systems for remote monitoring. He is also currently investigating the potential of preventing and detecting risks of physical injuries and falls early on through use of models/digital twins and artificial intelligence. |
