Grad Profile: Noel Wu
Noel Wu, IBBME | BASc, University of British Columbia, 2009 | MASc Candidate, University of Toronto
Affiliations
- VP Communication, Biomedical Engineering Students Association
- Investor Forum committee member, Hart House Investment Club
- Member, U of T Investment Banking and Capital Markets
- Member, Graduate Management Consulting Association
Awards & Honours
- Trek Excellence Scholarship for Continuing Students (awarded by UBC to top 5% of undergraduate students), 2005 and 2008
- Imagine Cup finalist in the Embedded Development Division (hosted by Microsoft), 2007
- Undergraduate Research Student Award, NSERC, 2006
Research
I am part of the Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory led by Professor Milos Popovic. One of our main research goals is to utilize Function Electrical Stimulation (FES) method to assist patients who suffered from a spinal cord injury or stroke in regaining or improving their ability to grasp, stand, walk, and sit. My research focuses on individuals with spinal cord injury who have lesions above the first lumbar vertebra (T12 neurological injury), and cannot sit in an upright position without assistance.
Why did you choose U of T Engineering for graduate studies?
My interest in Professor Popovic's research was one of my main reasons to pursue my graduate studies at U of T. His research allows me to work closely with patients and concurrently use my engineering knowledge to improve the activities of their daily lives. In addition, U of T ranks very high for both Engineering and Life Sciences. Biomedical Engineering is a cross-section between these two fields, which makes this one of the top research programs in the world. Further, Toronto is Canada's financial centre and many company headquarters are located here. This allows students to network with professionals in several industries, providing a wide range of opportunities upon graduation.
What are your plans after graduation?
I have not decided on a particular path yet, and I am open to anything right now. Hopefully the clubs that I am involved with will help me shape my path upon graduation.
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