Research interests
Biomechanics
Motor control theory
Psychophysics study
Neurodegenerative disease
Research areas
Biomechanics
Perceptual Deficits in Parkinson's Disease
Research on Proprioception, Kinesthesia, and Olfaction
Assessment and Interventions for Parkinson's Disease and Dementia
Community Inclusion Issues for Individuals with Mental Disabilities
Mentoring: Master Students
2009~2011 Pei-Yi Chu
Current position: Occupational therapist, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Rehab Center, Singapore.
Thesis: The effect of dopaminergic medication on haptic exploration of curvature in Parkinson’s disease.
2010~2012 Yi-Hui Wu
Current position: Occupational therapist, NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Medical Center, New York
City, New York, USA
Thesis: Using arm matching test to measure kinesthetic sensitivity in young and elderly adults.
2012~2014 Hsuan-Wei Fu
Current position: Occupational therapist, Kuang Tien General Hospital, Taiwan
Thesis: Just noticeable difference thresholds of passive limb motion and position sense in patients with Parkinson’s Disease.
2012~2014 Wen-Jen Su
Current position: Occupational therapist, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taiwan
Thesis: Measuring kinesthetic sensitivity in children with developmental coordination disorder.
2014~2016 Yu-Pei Hsiao
Current position: Occupational therapist, Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Taiwan.
Thesis: The effects of weighted wrist cuff on upper limb function in patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A kinematic and kinetic analysis study.
2016~2018 Ming-Fong Lee
Current position: Occupational therapist, Genesis Social Welfare Foundation, Taiwan
Thesis: Effect of whole body vibration in individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
2017~2019 Yu-Ju Cho
Current position: full-time student, Department of Veterinary Medicine, NPUST
Thesis: The effect of whole body vibration on sensorimotor function for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.
2018~2020 Hsiang-Yu Chen
Current position: Occupational therapist, Con-Sin Halfway House, Taiwan.
Thesis: Explore and compare the predictors of personal recovery and employment status in individuals with mental disorders.
2019~2021 Shih-hao Huang
Current position: Physical Therapist, Tick Performance, Australia
Thesis: The correlation between wrist kinesthetic sensitivity and hand dexterity in people with Parkinson Disease.
2020~2022 Chi-wei Hsiao
University of Minnesota-twin cities, School of kinesiology and CGU OT master program (dual degrees program).
Current position: Athletic trainer, GYMEFIT, Taiwan
Thesis: Predictors of Physical Fitness for Community Dwelling Individuals with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders.
Cornerstone project: The effect of concurrent strength training for distance runners.
2022~2024 Jing-wen Su
University of Minnesota-twin cities, School of kinesiology and CGU OT master program (dual degrees program).
Current position: The Bridge Autism Clinic
Thesis: Reliability and Validity of the Box and Block Test for Community- Dwelling People with Schizophrenia
Cornerstone project: Sensorimotor therapy in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
2023~ Chi-Hsuan Chen
University of Minnesota-twin cities, School of kinesiology and CGU OT master program (dual degrees program).
Thesis: Exploring the effectiveness of online rehabilitation program for people with early stage Parkinson’s disease: A pilot randomized controlled trial
2023~ Chao-Hsun Huang
Thesis: Exploring factors affecting daily life performance in individuals with early Parkinson's disease
2024~ Chih-Chien Ferng