
Yen-Sheng Lin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department Orthopaedic Surgery | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Biography
Dr. Lin's research theme focuses on musculoskeletal biomechanics and medical imaging to identify the risk factors of the secondary complications followed by neurophysiological diseases. The long-term goal is to gain insights into the mechanisms to develop interventional programs based on scientific-driven analytical metrics for early detection of potential injuries/diseases to help the advancement of preventative medical practice.
Honors & Awards
- NIH/NUCATS TL1 Research Training Grant
(2016-2018) - Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Research Fellowship
(2014-2016) - NIDILRR Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Fellowship,
(2013-2014)
Professional Associations/Affiliations
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University (1998-2002)
- M.S., Biomedical Engineering, National Taiwan University (2002-2004)
- Ph.D., Rehabilitation Science, University of Pittsburgh (2008-2013)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Northwestern University/Shirley Ryan Ability Lab/Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (2014-2018)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Pittsburgh/VA Center of Excellence in Wheelchairs and Associated Rehabilitation Engineering (2013-2014)