VTCA 2026 is pleased to welcome distinguished invited speakers whose specialized expertise enriches the conference program across emerging interdisciplinary fields.

Dr. Yen-Chin Chen
Invited Speaker 01

Dr. Yen-Chin Chen

Associate Professor, Department of Nursing,
National Sun Yat-sen University

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Talk Title Human-Centered Intelligence in Sleep and Aging Care: Bridging Nursing Science and Engineering Innovation

Biography

Dr. Yen-Chin Chen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Nursing, National Sun Yat-sen University, specializing in sleep science, gerontology, and AI-enabled healthcare. She earned her Ph.D. from National Cheng Kung University and completed international research training at the University of Pittsburgh.

Her research integrates nursing, digital health, and intelligent technologies to improve sleep, oral health, and chronic disease outcomes in aging populations. She has published extensively in high-impact SCI/SSCI journals and leads multiple nationally funded projects on AI-assisted sleep interventions and precision care.

Dr. Chen is an award-winning educator and interdisciplinary leader committed to advancing women’s contributions in STEM-driven healthcare innovation and fostering global collaboration.

Areas of Expertise

Sleep Science Gerontology AI-Enabled Healthcare Digital Health Precision Care