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D-Index
64
Citations
14511
World Ranking
1659
National Ranking
72

Tom Chau publication distribution in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Engineering and Technology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Tom Chau sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 804+

This scientist: 287 publications — 73rd percentile

73% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 804 publications or more.

Tom Chau D-index placement in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Engineering and Technology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Tom Chau sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 107+

This scientist: 64 D-Index — 84th percentile

84% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 107 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2014 - Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering

Overview

Tom Chau is affiliated with the University of Toronto in Canada and has contributed extensively to the field of Neuroscience, with a focus on several specialized subfields including Cognitive Neuroscience, Human-Computer Interaction, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, and Occupational Therapy.

Their research topics prominently include:

  • EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • Neural dynamics and brain function
  • Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
  • Neuroscience and Music Perception
  • Neuroscience and Neural Engineering
  • Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
  • Gaze Tracking and Assistive Technology

Recent publications demonstrate a continuing focus on brain-computer interfaces, neurophysiology, and assistive technologies for populations with special communication needs and physical disabilities. Notable papers include:

  • Technological advancements and opportunities in Neuromarketing: a systematic review (2020), Brain Informatics
  • Brain-Computer Interfaces for Children With Complex Communication Needs and Limited Mobility: A Systematic Review (2021), Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
  • Automated movement recognition to predict motor impairment in high-risk infants: a systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy and meta-analysis (2021), Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
  • Advancing Brain-Computer Interface Applications for Severely Disabled Children Through a Multidisciplinary National Network: Summary of the Inaugural Pediatric BCI Canada Meeting (2020), Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
  • Neurophysiological Synchrony Between Children With Severe Physical Disabilities and Their Parents During Music Therapy (2021), Frontiers in Neuroscience

Frequently collaborated co-authors include:

  • Silvia Orlandi
  • Jae Moon
  • Javad Rahimipour Anaraki
  • Khondaker A. Mamun
  • Nicolas Ivanov

Their work has been published across multiple venues reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of their research, including:

  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
  • IEEE Access
  • Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience
  • International Journal of Neural Systems

Tom Chau has been recognized with awards such as:

  • Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), 2014
  • The Canadian Academy of Engineering

Best Publications

  • Upper limb prosthesis use and abandonment: A survey of the last 25 years:

    Elaine A. Biddiss;Tom T. Chau

  • Upper-limb prosthetics: critical factors in device abandonment.

    Elaine Biddiss;Tom Chau

  • Consumer design priorities for upper limb prosthetics

    Elaine Biddiss;Dorcas Beaton;Tom Chau

  • A review of analytical techniques for gait data. Part 1: fuzzy, statistical and fractal methods

    Tom Chau

  • A review of analytical techniques for gait data. Part 2: neural network and wavelet methods

    Tom Chau

  • Handwriting Difficulties in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Scoping Review.

    Azadeh Kushki;Tom Chau;Evdokia Anagnostou

  • Investigating the autonomic nervous system response to anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorders.

    Azadeh Kushki;Ellen Drumm;Michele Pla Mobarak;Nadia Tanel

  • Classifying Affective States Using Thermal Infrared Imaging of the Human Face

    B.R. Nhan;T. Chau

  • Decoding subjective preference from single-trial near-infrared spectroscopy signals

    Sheena Luu;Tom Chau

  • A Review of EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces as Access Pathways for Individuals with Severe Disabilities

    Saba Moghimi;Azadeh Kushki;Anne Marie Guerguerian;Tom Chau

  • Towards a system-paced near-infrared spectroscopy brain–computer interface: differentiating prefrontal activity due to mental arithmetic and mental singing from the no-control state

    Sarah D Power;Sarah D Power;Azadeh Kushki;Tom Chau;Tom Chau

  • Managing variability in the summary and comparison of gait data

    Tom Chau;Scott Young;Sue Redekop

  • Dielectric elastomers as actuators for upper limb prosthetics: Challenges and opportunities

    Elaine Biddiss;Tom Chau

  • A Review of Emerging Access Technologies for Individuals With Severe Motor Impairments

    Kelly Tai;Stefanie Blain;Tom Chau

  • Real-Time Classification of Forearm Electromyographic Signals Corresponding to User-Selected Intentional Movements for Multifunction Prosthesis Control

    K. Momen;S. Krishnan;T. Chau

  • Electroactive polymeric sensors in hand prostheses: bending response of an ionic polymer metal composite.

    Elaine Biddiss;Tom Chau

  • Single-trial classification of NIRS signals during emotional induction tasks: towards a corporeal machine interface

    Kelly Tai;Tom Chau

  • Classification of prefrontal activity due to mental arithmetic and music imagery using hidden Markov models and frequency domain near-infrared spectroscopy

    Sarah D Power;Tiago H Falk;Tom Chau

  • A Review of Indoor Localization Technologies: towards Navigational Assistance for Topographical Disorientation

    Jorge Torres-Solis;Tiago H. Falk;Tom Chau

  • A self-contained, mechanomyography-driven externally powered prosthesis.

    Jorge Silva;Winfried Heim;Tom Chau

  • Computational method for discovering patterns in data sets

    Andrew K. C. Wong;Tom Tak Kin Chau;Yang Wang

Frequent Co-Authors

Ervin Sejdic
Ervin Sejdic University of Pittsburgh
Tiago H. Falk
Tiago H. Falk Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique
Anastasios N. Venetsanopoulos
Anastasios N. Venetsanopoulos Toronto Metropolitan University
Alex Mihailidis
Alex Mihailidis University of Toronto
Evdokia Anagnostou
Evdokia Anagnostou Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Eric Bouffet
Eric Bouffet University of Toronto
Cheryl Missiuna
Cheryl Missiuna McMaster University
Jay Pratt
Jay Pratt University of Toronto
Gillian King
Gillian King Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Andrew A. Goldenberg
Andrew A. Goldenberg University of Toronto

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