Completed the PhD program of the School of Engineering, Simon Fraser University in Fall 2017, I am currently seeking a project or position where I can grow, develop, and make an impact. With a strong skill set and relevant experience, I believe I can bring creative ideas and successful solutions to the table. Take a look through my industrial and research history to find out more about what I have to offer - or get in touch to discuss how I can help you on your next project.
PUBLICATION
Refereed Journal articles
Z. G. Xiao and C. Menon, “Counting Grasping Action Using Force Myography: An Exploratory Study With Healthy Individuals,” JMIR Rehabil. Assist. Technol., vol. 4, no. 1, p. e5, May 2017.
Z. G. Xiao and C. Menon, “Performance of Forearm FMG and sEMG for Estimating Elbow, Forearm and Wrist Positions,” J. Bionic Eng., vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 284–295, Apr. 2017.
Z. G. Xiao and C. Menon, “Towards the development of a wearable feedback system for monitoring the activities of the upper-extremities.,” J. Neuroeng. Rehabil., vol. 11, p. 2, 2014.
X. Jiang, L.-K. Merhi, Z. G. Xiao, and C. Menon, “Exploration of Force MyoGraphy and surface ElectroMyography in Hand Gesture Classification,” Med. Eng. Phys., vol. 41, p. Accepted, 2016.
E. Cho, R. Chen, L.-K. Merhi, Z. Xiao, B. Pousett, and C. Menon, “Force Myography to Control Robotic Upper Extremity Prostheses: A Feasibility Study,” Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol., vol. 4, no. March, pp. 1–12, Mar. 2016.
A. M. Elnady, X. Zhang, Z. G. Xiao, X. Yong, B. K. Randhawa, L. Boyd, and C. Menon, “A single-session preliminary evaluation on of an affordable BCI-controlled arm exoskeleton and motor-proprioception platform,” Front. Hum. Neurosci., vol. 9, no. July 2016, p. 168, 2015.
R. Looned, J. Webb, Z. G. Xiao, and C. Menon, “Assisting drinking with an affordable BCI-controlled wearable robot and electrical stimulation: a preliminary investigation.,” J. Neuroeng. Rehabil., vol. 11, no. 1, p. 51, 2014.
M. Tavakolan, Z. Xiao, and C. Menon, “A preliminary investigation assessing the viability of classifying hand postures in seniors,” Biomed. Eng. Online, vol. 10, no. 1, p. 79, 2011.
Z. O. Khokhar, Z. G. Xiao, and C. Menon, “Surface EMG pattern recognition for real-time control of a wrist exoskeleton,” Biomed. Eng. Online, vol. 9, no. 1, p. 41, Jan. 2010.
Full-length Articles in Conference Proceedings
Z. G. Xiao, A. M. Elnady, and C. Menon, “Control an exoskeleton for forearm rotation using FMG,” in 5th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, 2014, vol. 1, pp. 591–596.
X. Jiang, H. T. Chu, Z. G. Xiao, L. Merhi, and C. Menon, “Ankle positions classification using force myography: An exploratory investigation,” in 2016 IEEE Healthcare Innovation Point-Of-Care Technologies Conference (HI-POCT), 2016, pp. 29–32.
Z. G. Xiao, A. M. Elnady, J. Webb, and C. Menon, “Towards a brain computer interface driven exoskeleton for upper extremity rehabilitation,” 5th IEEE RAS/EMBS Int. Conf. Biomed. Robot. Biomechatronics, pp. 432–437, Aug. 2014.
Z. G. Xiao and C. Menon, “Towards the development of a portable wrist exoskeleton,” in 2011 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO 2011, 2011, pp. 1884–1889.
M. Tavakolan, Z. G. Xiao, J. Webb, C. Menon, and I. Biomechatronics, “EMG processing for classification of hand gestures and regression of wrist torque.,” 4th Robot p doi101109BioRob6290677, vol. 2012 SRC, pp. 1770–1775, 2012.
A. Polotto, F. Modulo, F. Flumian, Z. G. Xiao, P. Boscariol, and C. Menon, “Index finger rehabilitation/assistive device,” Proc. IEEE RAS EMBS Int. Conf. Biomed. Robot. Biomechatronics, pp. 1518–1523, Jun. 2012.
J. Webb, Z. G. Xiao, K. P. Aschenbrenner, G. Herrnstadt, and C. Menon, “Towards a portable assistive arm exoskeleton for stroke patient rehabilitation controlled through a brain computer interface,” in Proceedings of the IEEE RAS and EMBS International Conference on Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, 2012, pp. 1299–1304.
Khokhar, Z., Xiao, Z.G., Sheridan, C., Menon*, C. (2009) A novel wrist rehabilitation/assistive device, 2009 IEEE 13th International Multitopic Conference (INMIC), Islamabad, Pakistan
Refereed Conference Extended Abstracts
Miller, KJ, Gallina, A, Snow, NJ, Neva, JL, Ledwell, NM, Ivanova, TD, Xiao, ZG, Menon, C, Boyd, LA, Garland, SJ (2015) Effects of pairing high frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation with robot-assisted movement practice on wrist muscle activation following stroke: a pilot study, Canadian Stroke Congress, Toronto, Canada.
Miller, KJ, Ivanova, TD, Gallina, A, Snow, NJ, Neva, JL, Ledwell, NM, Xiao, ZG, Menon, C, Boyd, LA, Garland, SJ, (2015) The effect of combining high frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation with robot-assisted movement practice on wrist muscle activation following stroke: a case series, IV Step (Prevention, Prediction, Plasticity, and Participation) Conference, Alexandria, USA
Ivanova, Td, Miller, KJ, Gallina, A, Snow, NJ, Neva, JL, Ledwell, NM, Xiao, ZG, Menon, C, Boyd, LA, Garland, SJ, (2015) Changes in motor unit recruitment threshold and firing behavior after pairing high frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation with robot-assisted movement practice following stroke: a pilot study. Neuroscience, Chicago, USA
Xiao, ZG, Elnady, A., Menon*, C (2015) Brain-Computer Interface Driven Exoskeleton for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Seattle, USA.
Sadarangani, G, Jiang, X, Xiao, Z, Merhi, L, Menon*, C (2015) A Wearable Band for Detecting Functional Use of the Upper-extremities in Rehabilitation Applications, Symposium on Rehabilitation Robotics and Human-Robot Interaction, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Seattle, USA.
Snow N.J., Ledwell N.M.H., Xiao, Z.G., Menon C., Boyd L.A., (2014) Pairing a robotic wrist exoskeleton with excitatory repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is related to improved upper-extremity function in chronic stroke – preliminary findings, Canadian Stroke Congress, Vancouver, Canada.
No-Refereed Conference posters and abstracts
Xiao, ZG, Elnady, A., Menon*, C (2015) EEG-Driven Exoskeleton for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, GF Strong Day, Vancouver, Canada.
Sadarangani, G, Jiang, X, Xiao, Z, Merhi, L, Menon*, C (2015) A Universal Band for Detecting Functional Use in Rehabilitation Applications, GF Strong Day, Vancouver, Canada.