On October 26-27, 2023, the 5th Biomedical Engineering Conference took place at the Poznań University of Technology, co-organized by members of the Biomechanics Laboratory. Exhaustive preparations of the Conference resulted in the creation of a unique event addressed to students of biomedical engineering, scientists in this field and representatives of industry. Over 300 participants gathered and took part in lectures, discussion panels and workshops.
Dr. Eng. Martyna Białecka and M.Sc. Eng. Martyna Sopa prepared a workshop for participants entitled: Identification of people based on gait: artificial intelligence or own observations? during which they shared their knowledge of biomechanical research on gait patterns and the potential of using artificial intelligence for data analysis. The effectiveness of machine learning and our own data observations were compared.
There was also a Q&A workshop The world of science – what every student should know, conducted by M.Sc. Eng. Martyna Sopa together with M.Sc. Eng. Justyna Rybarczyk. Participants had the opportunity to see what the life of a scientist is like and ask interesting questions about building a career in science.
In addition, the Conference included a sports and biomechanical attraction, prepared by the Biomechanics Laboratory, the Virtual Engineering Department of the Poznań University of Technology and TKD Szakal Jeżyce Olympic Taekwondo Team. During the performance, M.Sc. Eng. Martyna Sopa presented the work they had done together, which aimed to show the capabilities of biomedical engineers working with athletes.
It is impossible not to mention the presentations made by members of the BTS Da Vinci Students’ Association during the Student Activity Block. Three teams presented their projects, which were assessed by the competition jury.
Our students took 2 places on the podium: 1st place – Iryna Kachura-Zhechytska with the project Assessment of the jump shot related to inter-limb asymmetries in female basketball players, 2nd place and the Audience Award – Matylda Kryś and Weronika Kandulska with the project Study on postural stability and proprioception in a group of basketball players.
