Dr. Xiaobo Tan

Professor

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Biography

Xiaobo Tan is a distinguished professor and the Associate Chair for Research in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan State University. He holds the MSU Foundation Professorship and the Richard M. Hong Endowed Chair. His research focuses on electroactive polymer sensors and actuators, the development of biomimetic robotic fish, and mobile sensing in aquatic environments. He also works on the control of autonomous robotic swarms, modeling and control of hysteresis, and embedded control systems. Dr. Tan has published numerous influential papers in leading journals. His work has been recognized through several prestigious awards, including being named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), receiving the NSF CAREER Award, and the MSU Teacher-Scholar Award.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

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NSF CAREER Award

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MSU Teacher-Scholar Award

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology