Dr. Yaoping Hu

Professor

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Biography

Yaoping Hu is a Professor at the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary. He is an Associate Member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. His research focuses on Brain-Machine Interfaces and Multi-sensory User Interaction, aiming to improve Human-Computer Interactions. Hu investigates and models the neural mechanisms underlying high-level visuomotor processes, applying cognitive-ergonomic methods for enhanced user interactions in three-dimensional environments. His work encompasses the development of XR (Virtual/Mixed/Augmented Reality) applications and explores fields such as brain-machine interfaces, human-machine collaboration, and immersive analytics. He is actively engaged in university strategic initiatives and has contributed to various educational programs through courses such as 'Brain-Machine Interface Systems' and 'Virtual Environments Applications.' Hu holds a Ph.D. in Robotics Neuroscience from the University of Western Ontario.

Research Interests

Courses

Science Technology Brain-Machine Interface Systems Brain-Machine Interfaces Virtual Environments Applications Introduction Virtual Reality

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.