Achieving Excellence Through Innovation – The Dual-Award Winning Journey of Hao Luo (ECE)
以創新成就卓越 – 電機及電腦工程系羅皓的雙料獎項與成長之旅

Among the 2025 graduating class at the University of Macau, Luo Hao, a Master’s graduate from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Faculty of Science and Technology, stood out with his outstanding academic performance and innovative research projects. With an impressive GPA of 3.92, he earned both “The Best Master’s Student Award of the Department” and “The Best Master’s Student Award of the Faculty”. His success was not limited to academic achievements but also reflected his innovative spirit, research practice, and well-rounded development, perfectly embodying UM’s holistic education philosophy.

Innovation and Technological Exploration: Portable EEG Acquisition System

Luo’s academic thesis was a low-cost, portable EEG acquisition system that explores the use of domestic chips for EEG signal collection, offering an alternative to existing imported solutions. The system features an innovative design, with the minimum hardware cost per unit being only around 250 RMB. This technology has broad applications in brain-computer interfaces, meditation training, and emotion detection, demonstrating substantial research and market value. Under the guidance of Prof Wan Feng, Luo and his research team developed an emotion recognition system capable of effectively distinguishing between positive, neutral, and negative emotional states. Their published findings provided a new technical approach for mental health monitoring. This project not only aligned with his advisor’s expertise but also combined Luo’s passion for hardware development with his keen insight into societal needs.

Time Management and Independent Development

From circuit design and embedded development to upper-computer software programming, Luo led the entire R&D process. His EEG acquisition system earned first prize at the 2024 World Robot Contest Championship in the BCI Brain-Controlled Robot Competition. Reflecting on this experience, he cited time management as the greatest challenge—particularly during the competition, where his team completed prototype construction, testing, and report writing in just one month. This period remains one of the most memorable experiences of his postgraduate studies.

Beyond academics, Luo actively participated in postgraduate student affairs, serving as Head of the New Media Center and Vice supervisor General of the University of Macau Postgraduate Association. He led teams in event planning and promotional work, demonstrating exceptional organizational and leadership skills.

Flexible Curriculum and Abundant Resources

After earning his bachelor’s degree at South China University of Technology, Luo chose UM for its flexible course structure and rich research resources. The unique academic design of UM’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering allowed him to complete all coursework in his first year, dedicating the remaining time to research projects and skill development. He particularly appreciated UM’s practice-oriented teaching philosophy and advanced research facilities, which provided a solid foundation for his technical innovations. Luo has now been recruited by a leading semiconductor company in Zhuhai and plans to gain industry experience before considering further studies based on his career development.

Seizing Opportunities for Growth

Drawing from his own journey, Luo encourages fellow students to make the most of laboratory and library resources, engage in extracurricular activities to broaden their horizons, and enhance their comprehensive abilities through research competitions and project development. His experience exemplifies the qualities of a UM postgraduate—combining expertise with well-rounded competence—and reflects the university’s educational mission of fostering self-directed learning, innovative thinking, and global perspectives. Looking ahead, Luo aspires to leverage his strengths, deepen his expertise, and contribute to society through technological innovation, continuing to shine in his future career.