Assistant Professor
Department of Occupational Therapy,
高雄醫學大學職能治療學系
Email: yckao@kmu.edu.tw
Graduate School Members
Guang-Yan Ma 馬光妍
I am a graduate student in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Kaohsiung Medical University. My research focuses on understanding the transition process for children and adolescents, particularly in relation to the transfer of parental responsibilities and families' coping strategies. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano, binge-watching shows, and traveling.
Undergrad Members
Yun-An Tsai 蔡雲安
I am an undergraduate student in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Kaohsiung Medical University. My research focuses on understanding the relationship between sensory processing and the COVID-19 experience. I am also a member of the Adult Sensory Processing Scale-Taiwanese Version team. In my free time, I enjoy dancing and participating in sports.
Young-Xin Liang 梁詠心
I am an undergraduate student majoring in Occupational Therapy and a member of the Adult Sensory Processing Scale-Taiwanese Version team. My research focuses on understanding adult sensory processing behavior in Taiwan. In my free time, I enjoy playing the piano and painting.
Chia-Ying Liao 廖家瑩
I’m an undergraduate student majoring in Occupational Therapy at Kaohsiung Medical University. I am a member of the Adult Sensory Processing Scale-TW team, and my research focuses on understanding adult sensory processing behavior in Taiwan. Additionally, I am the co-leader of the 15th KMU Piano Club and enjoy playing table tennis in my free time.
Chiao-Yin Lin 林巧茵
I’m an undergraduate student majoring in Occupational Therapy. My research focuses on adult sensory processing, using a scale to better understand sensory processing challenges in individuals. I am also a member of the Adult Sensory Processing Scale-TW team. Additionally, as a Christian, I actively participate in the Christian Fellowship, which plays a significant role in my life.
Jr-Ting Yang 楊之葶
I’m an undergraduate student in the Department of Occupational Therapy. My research topic is "Self-Determination in Older Adults in Taiwan: The Relationship with Caregivers' Perspectives, Physical and Mental Symptoms of Frailty, Cognitive Function, Depression, and Life Satisfaction." In my free time, I enjoy watching dramas and listening to music, in particular Korean songs.
Renelle Koay 郭顏爾
I am an undergraduate student in the Department of Occupational Therapy. My research topic is "Self-Determination in Older Adults in Taiwan: The Relationship with Caregivers' Perspectives, Physical and Mental Symptoms of Frailty, Cognitive Function, Depression, and Life Satisfaction." In my free time, I enjoy watching dramas, dancing, and singing.
Pei-Chen Chen 陳珮蓁
I am an undergraduate student majoring in Occupational Therapy. My research focuses on exploring how Taiwanese elders and their caregivers perceive self-determination. I am also a member of the NSTC-funded student research project, "Self-Determination in Older Adults in Taiwan: The Relationship with Caregivers' Perspectives, Physical and Mental Symptoms of Frailty, Cognitive Function, Depression, and Life Satisfaction."
Yu-En Wang 王昱恩
I am an undergraduate student majoring in Occupational Therapy at Kaohsiung Medical University. My research focuses on understanding how Taiwanese youths transition to adulthood. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching movies, and camping.
Chu-Yun Li 李筑韻
I am an undergraduate student majoring in Occupational Therapy at Kaohsiung Medical University. My research focuses on understanding how Taiwanese youths transition to adulthood and how parenting style plays a role in this process. I am passionate about engaging with people and have strong observational skills that help me understand their emotions.
Yun-Yun Dong 董澐蕓
I’m a student at Kaohsiung Medical University, majoring in Occupational Therapy. I am a team member of the student research project "How Taiwanese Adolescents Transition to Adulthood: An Exploration of Executive Function and Parental/Caregiver Perspectives." I really enjoy watching movies and listening to music.
Yung-Lun Wan 萬詠綸
I’m an undergraduate student in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Kaohsiung Medical University. My research project is "Emerging Adulthood: An Exploration of Executive Function and Adulthood Readiness among Taiwanese Young Adults." I enjoy drawing and watching movies in my free time.