Chang‐Yin Lee

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Chang-Yin Lee is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and biomedical engineering, with a primary focus on modernizing acupuncture through non-invasive technologies. His most cited work, "An Initial Study on Automated Acupoint Positioning for Laser Acupuncture" (2022, 13 citations), addresses a critical barrier to the adoption of painless laser acupuncture: the precise and consistent identification of acupoints. By developing an automated positioning system, Lee’s research directly tackles patient reluctance stemming from needle-related pain and infection risks, offering a scalable, technology-driven solution that could broaden acupuncture’s accessibility in clinical settings. This contribution not only advances TCM’s integration with robotics and computer vision but also lays groundwork for future studies in automated therapeutic delivery. Lee’s work is notable for its interdisciplinary approach—bridging ancient healing practices with modern engineering—and its potential to reduce healthcare disparities by making acupuncture more acceptable to needle-phobic populations. With his research gaining traction in both TCM and medical device communities, Chang-Yin Lee stands as a key figure in the evidence-based modernization of traditional therapies.