Dr. Hao Yuan Hsiao

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hao-Yuan Hsiao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan Ocean University, followed by an M.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. He completed his Ph.D. in Biomechanics Movement Science at the University of Delaware in 2015. His research focuses on the biomechanical neuromuscular control mechanisms of human movement, with the aim of translating knowledge into practical solutions to reduce walking-related disabilities. He has held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Maryland Baltimore and is currently the Director of the Biomechanics NeuroRehabilitation Graduate Program. Throughout his career, Dr. Hsiao has published numerous studies exploring various aspects of biomechanics and neurological rehabilitation, including the effects of visual biofeedback and perturbation on balance and gait in individuals post-stroke.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching and research in biomechanics and rehabilitation science.

Courses

KIN 326K: Biomech Anly Movement KIN 386: 1-Rsch Meths: Proposal Writing KIN 197: Research Problems KIN 397: Research Problems KIN 320: Appld Biomechs Human Movmnt KIN 395: 59-Biomechs Clincl Settings KIN 382: 4-Biomechanics Laboratory

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.