
Hilary Cheng
Researcher
Hilary Cheng is a biomedical engineering researcher with a multidisciplinary background spanning engineering, human biomechanics and clinical research. Her work centers on human-centered research, including wearable sensors, assistive robotics and orthopedic studies, with a strong emphasis on improving health-care outcomes and developing practical, data-driven solutions.
Hilary holds an M.Phil. in mechanical and automation engineering, where she focused on human musculoskeletal modeling. Her earlier research in orthopedics and traumatology involved kinematic studies of shoulder and knee conditions to guide health-care solutions. She is currently completing her PhD in biomedical engineering at the National University of Singapore, where her research explores the development and evaluation of wearable sensors and exoskeletons through human trials.
Hilary is passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and brings a unique ability to bridge technical research and real-world applications, translating engineering insights into practical solutions that promote health-care and workplace safety.