Dr. Xiaogang Hu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Xiaogang Hu is an Associate Professor at Penn State College of Health and Human Development, focusing on neurorehabilitation and neural engineering. His research specializes in the neural control of biological bionic hands and the development of neural-machine interface techniques. Dr. Hu's work aims to restore sensory motor functions in individuals affected by stroke, traumatic brain injury, and limb loss through innovative neural stimulation strategies. In addition, he is interested in home-based health monitoring approaches for the continuous assessment of motor impairment, facilitating home-based neural rehabilitation. His contributions to the field emphasize integrating advanced technology with rehabilitative practices to improve quality of life for those with motor function disabilities.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.