Kenneth Chau is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan. His research is in electromagnetic modelling and simulation, optical system design, wearable sensors for metabolic monitoring, and immersive visualization technologies. His research and professional activities aim for real-world impact. Some outcomes of his program include a commercialized wearable metabolic sensor used by world-leading smart watch manufacturers and researchers in every continent and an immersive visualization technology that is powering the metaverse experiences of professional sports teams in the NHL, MLB, and NBA.