Wen Tang

Professor Wen Tang is a leading academic in Digital Games Technology at Bournemouth University, appointed as Professor in 2016. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Leeds, UK, with prior roles as a Research Fellow at Leeds and Bradford Universities. Her expertise spans Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), AI, and medical applications, focusing on surgical robotics and endoscopy. She leads major research projects, including the Horizon-MSCA-2024-IP-01-01:3D-Intel Surgery initiative starting in 2025.

Her research integrates VR/AR algorithms, AI-driven medical imaging, and robotics. Notable grants include EPSRC, Innovate UK, EU H2020, and Royal Academy of Engineering funding, totaling over £2 million. She serves on the EPSRC Peer Review College and has published extensively in journals like IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging and Neurocomputing.

Key projects include developing interactive surgical simulation tools, point cloud registration methods, and gamified health interventions. Her work aligns with UN SDGs for Quality Education, Decent Work, and Sustainable Innovation. Future work emphasizes 3D medical visualization and healthcare technology integration.

Publications highlight advancements in medical image fusion, AI for surgical robotics, and VR safety training. She collaborates widely, mentoring teams in digital health and extended reality applications.