Dr. Hao Su

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hao Su is an Associate Professor at New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering, leading the Biomechatronics and Intelligent Robotics Lab. His research is dedicated to innovative robotic technologies aimed at aiding individuals in walking, surgery, and rehabilitation. Notable projects highlight applications in soft robotics, reinforcement learning, and wearable robotics, with a focus on exoskeletons and surgical robotics. Throughout his career, Su has held significant research positions, initially as a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University, followed by roles at Philips Research North America. His contributions have garnered multiple accolades including the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award and various prestigious paper awards in robotics and mechatronics. He has also served on editorial boards for distinguished journals and conferences, making influential contributions in the field. Su holds a Bachelor’s degree from Harbin Institute of Technology, a Master’s from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and a Ph.D. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

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Requirements for New York University

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.