Aston University - United Kingdom
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Early academic pursuits 🎓
Vincent Gbouna Zakka embarked on his academic journey with a bachelor's degree in electronics information engineering from liaoning university of technology, where he excelled as one of the top students in his department. his passion for technology led him to pursue a master's in mechatronic engineering at zhejiang university, focusing on robotics and smart systems. currently, he is deepening his expertise as a ph.d. candidate in computer science at aston university, where he is exploring human behavior analysis in smart environments.
Professional endeavors 💻
Vincent's professional experience is enriched with roles across prestigious institutions. from his position as a research assistant at westlake university and the hong kong polytechnic university, to his current role as a postgraduate teaching assistant at aston university, vincent has consistently contributed to cutting-edge research in human-robot collaboration and smart building technologies. his work bridges academia and real-world applications, making significant strides in ambient assisted living and user-centered systems.
Contributions and research focus 🔬
Vincent's research is centered on human behavior analysis within smart environments, particularly in areas like activity recognition and user trust in monitoring Human Behaviour Analysis in Smart Environment systems. his work aims to enhance ambient assisted living and ageing in place by integrating advanced monitoring technologies. in addition, his focus extends to human-robot collaboration, smart building control systems, and vision-based technologies that optimize user experience and comfort in home environments.
Accolades and recognition 🏅
Vincent’s exceptional contributions to his field have earned him multiple accolades. most notably, he won the best paper award at the 22nd international conference on construction applications of virtual reality in 2022, and recently secured the runner-up spot for best paper at the international conference on ai in healthcare in Human Behaviour Analysis in Smart Environment 2024. his academic excellence was also recognized early in his career, with awards like the ministerial special scholarship for excellence from the f.c.t. scholarship board.
Impact and influence 🌟
Vincent’s work is shaping the future of smart technologies and human-robot interactions. by focusing on user acceptance and trust in monitoring systems, his research has the potential to improve how individuals interact with technology in everyday life, particularly in ageing populations. his innovative solutions are Human Behaviour Analysis in Smart Environment contributing to smarter, safer, and more adaptive living environments, influencing both academic research and real-world applications.
Legacy and future contributions 🔮
Vincent Gbouna Zakka is building a legacy of interdisciplinary research that blends computer science, robotics, and smart technology with human-centered design. his forward-thinking approach ensures that his work will continue to influence the development of intelligent systems that improve quality of life. with ongoing research and upcoming contributions to the fields of ambient assisted living and smart environments, vincent's future impact is bound to be profound.
Notable Publications
- Title: User-interactive robot skin with large-area scalability for safer and natural human-robot collaboration in future telehealthcare
Authors: ZV Gbouna, G Pang, G Yang, Z Hou, H Lv, Z Yu, Z Pang
Journal: IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics 25 (12), 4276-4288 (2021)
- Title: The impact of personal environmental control on the performance of thermal systems: Building energy consumption, occupant thermal comfort, and productivity
Authors: K Xie, M Lee, R Khalid, VG Zakka
Journal: Energy and Buildings 298, 113552 (2023)
- Title: Eyes on nature: Embedded vision cameras for multidisciplinary biodiversity monitoring
Authors: KFA Darras, M Balle, W Xu, Y Yan, VG Zakka, M Toledo-Hernández, ...
Journal: BioRxiv, 2023.07.26.550656 (2023)
- Title: Facile fabrication of highly soft tactile sensor based on porous sponge with geometry effect on sensing characteristics
Authors: W Heng, G Pang, ZV Gbouna, Z Pang, K Yi, H Yang, G Yang
Journal: 2019 IEEE International Flexible Electronics Technology Conference (IFETC), 1-3 (2019)
- Title: A Generalized Thermal Comfort Model using Thermographic Images and Compact Convolutional Transformers: Towards Scalable and Adaptive Occupant Comfort Optimization
Authors: VG Zakka, M Lee
Journal: Building and Environment, 112118 (2024)