In August 2010, Prof. Fred Han joined the School of Design at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and was appointed associate professor in July 2016. Prior to his move to academia, he practiced for over two decades as an Industrial Designer across sectors, including Automotive, Electronics, and Technology, with a range of globally renowned organizations. These include General Motors and Ford Motor Company in the US, and Philips Design (HK), TCL (Shenzhen), and Tonly Electronics in China. He also served as Design Mentor for XbotPark at Songshan Lake, Dongguan, and as a visiting professor at the CheungKong Graduate School of Business.

Research Area

His research interests include dignity-centered design strategies for assistive technology and healthcare devices aimed at the aging population.

Research Project

1. Adjustable hydrotherapy wet vest development for patients with neuromuscular disease and other disabilities

2. Design of Thermal Comfort Breast Prosthesis for Post-Breast Cancer Surgery Patients

3. Assistive Hydrotherapy Device for Parkinsonian Patients’ Rehabilitation Exercise

Working Experience

2019.06.26 - present    Associate Professor, SUSTech, Shenzhen, China

2018.07.01-2021.01.01 Visiting Professor, CheungKong Graduate School of Business, Shenzhen, China (Concurrent Appointment)

2017.08.01-2020.09.01 Design Mentor, Xbotpark, Songshan Lake, China (Concurrent Appointment)

2013.01.01-2016.08.01 Design Strategy Advisor, TCL Multimedia and Tongly Electronics, Huizhou, China (Concurrent Appointment)

2010.08.01-2019.06.01    Associate Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,

Hong Kong, China

2007.04.01-2009.08.01    Design Consultant, PHILIPS, Hong Kong, China

2004.05.01-2007.03.01    Senior designer, Ford Motor Company, Michigan, US

1998.04.01-2004.04.01    Creative designer, General Motors, Michigan, US

Educational Background

2021.10.01-2026. 06.01  Liverpool Johnmoores University, Design, PhD Degree;

2008.09.01 - 2012.11.01  The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Design Strategy,

Master’s Degree;

1994.07.01 - 1997.12.01 Artcenter College of Design, Product Design, Bachelor’s Degree.

Selected Publications

Zheng, K., Han F.*., & Li, C. (2025). Multimodal Fusion for Trust Assessment in Lower-Limb Rehabilitation: Measurement Through EEG and Questionnaires Integrated by Fuzzy Logic. Sensors, 25(21), 6611.

Han, F., & Zheng, K. (2025). Personal Space Privacy for Residents in Eldercare Facilities: A Systematic Review of Interventions and Implementation Challenges. Journal of Aging and Environment, 1-22.

Li, Z., Han F.*, & Zheng, K. (2025). An RGB-D Camera-Based Wearable Device for Visually Impaired People: Enhanced Navigation with Reduced Social Stigma. Electronics, 14(11), 2168.

Zheng K, Han F.*, Yang S, et al. Building trust in long-term care settings using assistive technology: a systematic review[J]. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2024, 5: 1492104. （SCI）

Zheng K, Han F.*, Yuan Z. Humanization Evaluation of Shower Wheelchairs in Eldercare Facilities[C]//2024 17th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe). IEEE, 2024: 1-8. (EI)

韩相哲,郑康杰,袁镇国. 聚焦用户互动的养老院淋浴辅助设备设计研究[J]. 设计, 2024,37(3):51-55.

Han, F., Hahn, S. (2016). A study of Hong Kong taxi design opportunities that could enhance tourism experience. PolyU Design. ISBN Print: 978-988-77820-1-8

Han, F., Shin, K. and Chow, D. (2015). User-Centred Design Approach for Hydrotherapy Wetsuit. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education. DOI: 10.1080/17543266.2015.1103785

Award

2015 Gold Prize. The Seoul International Invention Fair Innovative breast prosthesis (Heat reduction breast prosthetic device)

2015 Silver Medal. 43rd International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva Adaptive Hydrotherapy Wetsuit