Dr. Yih Kuen Jan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yih-Kuen Jan is an Associate Professor in the Neuroscience Program at the University of Illinois, specializing in rehabilitation engineering. He is the director of the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Lab, focusing on developing rehabilitation technologies aimed at preventing and managing secondary conditions in individuals with impaired mobility. His influential research addresses the biomechanics of soft tissue and its role in musculoskeletal injuries and pressure injuries. Dr. Jan's work seeks to improve our understanding of the pathophysiological effects, including spinal cord injuries, aging, diabetes, and physical inactivity on musculoskeletal injuries. His research has been supported by prestigious funding agencies such as the NIH, NIDRR, PVA Foundation, and Reeve Foundation. an associate editor for esteemed journals including the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation and Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, he also serves on the editorial board for the PLOS Assistive Technology and Journal of Tissue Viability.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Health Kinesiology • University of Illinois

Researcher and director of Rehabilitation Engineering Research Lab, focusing on rehabilitation technologies.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.