{"id":51279,"date":"2025-07-10T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2025\/07\/10\/from-indonesia-to-global-recognition-cuhk-biomedical-engineering-students-journey-of-excellence\/"},"modified":"2025-07-10T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T02:00:00","slug":"from-indonesia-to-global-recognition-cuhk-biomedical-engineering-students-journey-of-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2025\/07\/10\/from-indonesia-to-global-recognition-cuhk-biomedical-engineering-students-journey-of-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"From Indonesia to Global Recognition: CUHK Biomedical Engineering Student&#8217;s Journey of Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> \n<\/p>\n<div lang=\"en\">\n<p>        HONG KONG SAR &#8211;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\" rel=\"sponsored\">Media OutReach Newswire<\/a> &#8211; 10 July 2025 &#8211; The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)&#8217;s continues to demonstrate its strength in nurturing global talent, as evidenced by the accomplishments of Michelle LEE, a third-year undergraduate student major in Biomedical Engineering (BMEGN) from Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Michelle&#8217;s team achieved distinction at the prestigious iGEM Grand Jamboree 2024 in Paris, securing a Gold Medal for their project &#8220;ResiSense&#8221; and earning a nomination for Best Education in the Undergraduate category. &#8220;Participating in the iGEM Grand Jamboree marked my first European experience. The achievement exceeded our expectations and validated our year-long dedication to the project,&#8221; Michelle reflects.\n<\/p>\n<p><figure data-width=\"100%\" data-caption=\"The CUHK iGEM Team celebrates their Gold Medal achievement with project &quot;ResiSense&quot; at the Grand Jamboree in Paris (September 2024). Team member Michelle LEE (first from right, first row) represents the university's Biomedical Engineering programme.\" data-caption-display=\"block\" style=\"display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center\" align=\"center\">\n  <img data-src=\"https:\/\/images.media-outreach.com\/642400\/Photo-1-8-.jpg\" alt=\"The CUHK iGEM Team celebrates their Gold Medal achievement with project &quot;ResiSense&quot; at the Grand Jamboree in Paris (September 2024). Team member Michelle LEE (first from right, first row) represents the university's Biomedical Engineering programme.\" width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;margin: 0px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><figcaption class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%\">\n<p>\n      <i>The CUHK iGEM Team celebrates their Gold Medal achievement with project &#8220;ResiSense&#8221; at the Grand Jamboree in Paris (September 2024). Team member Michelle LEE (first from right, first row) represents the university&#8217;s Biomedical Engineering programme.<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><u>Research Portfolio<\/u>\n<\/p>\n<p>Michelle&#8217;s academic journey encompasses significant research experience across multiple disciplines. Her portfolio includes a summer internship with Belun Technology Company Limited at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, research in optogenetics under Professor Duan Liting&#8217;s supervision, and an ongoing research internship in Professor Jonathan Choi&#8217;s nanomedicine laboratory.\n<\/p>\n<p><u>Academic Excellence<\/u>\n<\/p>\n<p>The CUHK Biomedical Engineering programme offers a comprehensive curriculum integrating multiple disciplines. &#8220;The programme&#8217;s interdisciplinary approach, combining biological sciences, engineering principles, and hands-on project experience, provides an excellent foundation for innovation in medical technology,&#8221; notes Michelle, who recently presented her research findings at TEDxCUHK.\n<\/p>\n<p><figure data-width=\"100%\" data-caption=\"Michelle LEE, a third-year Biomedical Engineering student at CUHK, presents her Gold Medal-winning iGEM research project &quot;ResiSense&quot; at TEDxCUHK (Summer 2025).\" data-caption-display=\"block\" style=\"display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center\" align=\"center\">\n  <img data-src=\"https:\/\/images.media-outreach.com\/642407\/Photo-2-1-.jpeg\" alt=\"Michelle LEE, a third-year Biomedical Engineering student at CUHK, presents her Gold Medal-winning iGEM research project &quot;ResiSense&quot; at TEDxCUHK (Summer 2025).\" width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;margin: 0px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"\/><figcaption class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%\">\n<p>\n      <i>Michelle LEE, a third-year Biomedical Engineering student at CUHK, presents her Gold Medal-winning iGEM research project &#8220;ResiSense&#8221; at TEDxCUHK (Summer 2025).<\/i>\n    <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><u>Strategic Educational Choice<\/u>\n<\/p>\n<p>Michelle selected CUHK based on its academic reputation, comprehensive scholarship programme, and strategic position in Asia. &#8220;Hong Kong&#8217;s unique position as a bridge between Eastern and Western cultures, combined with CUHK&#8217;s extensive network of industry partnerships and research opportunities, creates an ideal environment for international students,&#8221; she explains.\n<\/p>\n<p><u>Future Trajectory<\/u>\n<\/p>\n<p>As she approaches her final year, Michelle is focusing on her Final Year Project while participating in a departmental innovation initiative. Her post-graduation plans include pursuing doctoral studies, building upon her substantial undergraduate research experience.\n<\/p>\n<p><u>Programme Impact<\/u>\n<\/p>\n<p>Michelle&#8217;s achievements exemplify CUHK&#8217;s success in delivering world-class biomedical engineering education that combines rigorous academic training with practical research opportunities. The programme continues to attract high-caliber international students, offering comprehensive development opportunities in Hong Kong&#8217;s dynamic research and innovation ecosystem.\n<\/p>\n<p>For detailed information about CUHK&#8217;s Biomedical Engineering programme, visit:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bme.cuhk.edu.hk\/new\/index.php\" rel=\"sponsored\">https:\/\/www.bme.cuhk.edu.hk\/new\/index.php<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Hashtag: <\/b>#CUHK<\/p>\n<p>\n            <em>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<\/em>\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/track.media-outreach.com\/index.php\/WebView\/389644\/4121\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" style=\"width:1px;height:1px;\"\/>\n    <\/div>\n\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/news\/hong-kong-sar\/2025\/07\/10\/389644\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HONG KONG SAR &#8211; Media OutReach Newswire &#8211; 10 July 2025 &#8211; The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)&#8217;s continues to demonstrate its strength in nurturing global talent, as evidenced by the accomplishments of Michelle LEE, a third-year undergraduate student major in Biomedical Engineering (BMEGN) from Indonesia. 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