Dr. Babak Taati

Associate Professor

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Biography

Babak Taati is an Associate Professor and Senior Scientist at the University of Toronto and the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network. He holds the Barbara G. Stymiest Chair in Rehabilitation Technology Research and leads a team focused on aging at KITE. His research interests lie in the intersection of computer vision, health monitoring, and rehabilitation technologies. Taati's work has significant application in the field of artificial intelligence and innovative healthcare solutions, particularly in addressing the needs of patients with dementia and related disorders. He has received numerous awards, including the AMS Healthcare Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence and has been recognized for his contributions to pain management and rehabilitation in older adults. His publications focus on technology-enhanced health monitoring and neurorehabilitation, showcasing advancements in ambient intelligence for healthcare. He actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and has been involved in several notable projects, presentations, and workshops globally, contributing to the academic community and fostering knowledge sharing in his field.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scientist

2012-09-01 — Present

KITE, University Health Network • Toronto, ON, Canada

Leading research in rehabilitation technology and aging.

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in biomedical engineering.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology