معرفی
Nyein Chan Aung is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Design at Monash University, where he leads high-impact healthcare and mobility design projects through the Design Health Collab. He serves as Chief Examiner and Lecturer in the B.Des Industrial Design program and mentors PhD candidates in his research areas.
Education:
- PhD in Industrial Design, Monash University (2018) - Thesis: 'Repose: An Aircraft Cabin Design Research To Improve The In-Flight Sleep Of Long Haul Economy Passengers'
- Bachelor of Industrial Design, University of Technology Sydney
- Associate Degree, Art Institute of Seattle (USA)
Research Interests span healthcare design, medical devices, mobility solutions, and behavior-driven design. His work integrates ethnography, sustainability, and design optimization to address real-world challenges in aerospace, emergency services, and outdoor recreation.
Recent publications focus on self-service airport security, mobile CT scanner design, and design education frameworks. These outputs reflect his interdisciplinary approach bridging Computer Science, Medical Technology, and Human-Computer Interaction.
Scientific Awards
- 2024: DIA Award for 'Micro-X Head CT: A Point-Of-Care Stroke Diagnosis Device'
- 2024: Good Design Awards Gold Winner (Design Research)
- 2021: GOOD DESIGN AWARD for 'Repose' aircraft cabin design
- 2020: Creative Victoria's Creators Fund
- 2013: Adobe Creative Cover Competition Winner
Supervision & Grants includes mentoring PhD candidates in healthcare design and serving on grant assessment panels. He has secured funding for projects like the 4Dx Generation One Scanner and Rugged X-ray CT Scanner for Mobile Care Delivery.
Labs & Teams include Monash University's Design Health Collab and collaborations with institutions like Cabrini Health Limited and 4Dx Limited.
