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 directs the Biomechanics NeuroRehabilitation Graduate Program and holds the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long Endowed Faculty Fellowship. Dr. Hsiao obtained his Ph.D. in Biomechanics and Movement Science from the University of Delaware in 2015, following a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan Ocean University. His research specializes in the biomechanical and neuromuscular control mechanisms underlying human movement, with a focus on developing practical solutions to reduce walking-related disabilities. He has authored numerous publications on topics that range from the effects of visual biofeedback on gait to the biomechanical responses to perturbations in post-stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Hsiao is also involved in several NIH projects aimed at exploring innovative rehabilitation technologies and techniques aimed at improving mobility in individuals with stroke.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Dr. Hsiao leads a research team focusing on biomechanics and rehabilitation.

Courses

KIN 326K: Biomech Anly Movement KIN s326K: Biomech Anly Movement-Wb 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
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

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